Position:
Manufacturing Engineer

Shift:    1st                  Hours:

Type:
Full-Time         Mode: Direct Placement

Industry:
Manufacturing

• Evaluates
  manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research
  programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication,
  assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment
  vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
• Hands-on
  experience working with industrial robots.
• Plan,
  develop and facilitate the implementation of processes and
  procedures required to assemble after treatment systems and
  components to reduce cost, improve quality and scheduling
• Develops
  manufacturing processes by studying product requirements;
  researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing
  methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Exposure
  to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors,
  and industrial power systems (computer vision, laser distance
  sensors, servo drives, feedback devices
• Assures
  product and process quality by designing testing methods;
  testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing
  standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Keeps
  equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair
  services; following manufacturer’s instructions and
  established procedures; requesting special service.
• Maintains
  product and process data base by writing computer programs;
  entering data.
• Maintains
  professional and technical knowledge by attending educational
  workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing
  personal networks; participating in professional
  societies
• Proactively support a culture of safety and quality as top organizational priorities
• Lead development of ceramic thermal processes, both in new and existing
  materials/processes, utilizing DOE, profile development, and lab analysis
• Drive process improvements affecting yields, capacity, cycle times, and cost 
• Develop standardization in kiln department, which may include job instructions, production
  control boards, noncompliance procedures, etc.
• Contribute to the identification, justification, and implementation of capital equipment and
  engineering projects to support manufacturing objectives
• Optimize machine and material process parameters based on LEAN principles, DOE,
  statistical analysis, and materials science
• Work closely with production personnel in process tracking, optimization, and
  troubleshooting
• Provide technical support to resolve manufacturing disruptions, then develop and
  implement permanent, sustainable countermeasures to prevent reoccurrence
• Develop and deliver training materials in areas identified that require increased
  organizational awareness and/or functional knowledge
  10. Manage the selection, performance monitoring, and ordering of refractory materials
• Advise, train and support maintenance teams on best known methods, stocking levels, and
  components required for quick repairs and preventative maintenance
• Interface with vendors and contracted support expertise to ensure kilns are maintained and
  meet thermal deliverables
• Learn and stay current with applicable kiln hardware, including combustion and electric
  kilns, and their subcomponents
• Identify and address areas where additional process controls and/or detection methods of
  hardware failures are necessary
• Interface with commercial team to assist customers in production build programs
• After hours on-call support as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Materials Science, Chemical, or Ceramic Engineering
• Process engineering and design
• Experience operating production and laboratory equipment such as furnaces, ovens,
  programmable controllers, materials characterization equipment, etc.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills