Manufacturing Engineer - Genie Reconditioning Job Listing at SRC Holdings in Springfield, MO (Job ID 2503)

Description

Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the design of production tools and/or machines, and for developing solutions to production problems relating to materials, processes, and tooling. They support new programs by developing new processes, designing tooling and machinery, and developing production controls. In addition, the Manufacturing Engineer sets up new equipment, ensures satisfactory operation of the new equipment, develops the required Quality documents and teaches others to use the equipment properly. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in decisions regarding the manufacturability of and production of new product lines
• Work with Production, Sales, and Materials to establish and revise production standards
• Responsible for reviewing and improving facility layout and product flow.
• Coordinates with Safety, Quality, Supply Chain, Production, and external customers on new product launches and related initiatives
• Assist maintenance with machine/tool installation
• Sets up new equipment and ensures its satisfactory operation
• Trains production personnel on new equipment operation and process
• Recommend and implement new processes, controls, and manufacturing methods
• Stays informed concerning new manufacturing technology and equipment and investigates their potential applications. Recommends incorporation of new technology for company applications where feasible and practical.
• Follows engineering's processes to ensure Safety and Quality certifications are met
• Assists Capital Budgeting process and evaluates new/potential capital equipment

SKILL/ KNOWLEDGE/ ABILITY/ EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• BS/BA in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology or related discipline
• Five (5) years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or Product Development
• Five (5) years of Manufacturing experience
• Knowledge concerning mechanical principles, machining practices, the properties of metals, and the application of mathematics and dimensions to production machinery and tooling
• Able to mentally visualize and comprehend all aspects of a manufacturing equipment or tooling problem, understand the interrelationships of factors affecting a given situation, and be attentive to detail
• Capable of efficiently integrating existing methods with new innovations to economically solve production problems in a timely manner
• Experience working within a Quality System
• Strong technical knowledge of Industrial Equipment systems including Diesel and Hydraulic powertrain and systems
• Experience in product flow, plant layout, assembly/machining equipment and continuous improvement systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Must have the ability to multi-task by balancing/prioritizing 5-10 projects/cases at any given time
• Requires effective relationship management skills with co-workers in a team environment and with customers/prospects in an engineering sales and support context
• Requires effective time management skills, personal conduct, and change management abilities
• Requires the desire to expand personal competencies and capabilities through training and education
• Computer literacy/experience required. Must be proficient in Windows environments. Working knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, spreadsheets, e-mail, and Web-enabled applications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk and hear.  Sitting 70%, standing/walking 30%.   Frequently lift and or move up to 20 pounds and 50 pounds occasionally. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in an office/desk type setting. The performance of this position may occasionally require some exposure to atmospheric conditions such as dust, fumes, noise, and varying temperatures for short periods.