Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Department:
Manufacturing Engineering - Fabrication
FLSA Status:
Exempt

Location:

Sedalia, MO

The Manufacturing Engineer will support Fabrication Department production as well as new process development and current process improvement. Process improvement will focus on improving safety, throughput, and reducing waste. This position will also be responsible for part quality both within the department and product delivered to customers.

• Applies technical engineering skillset to analyze process efficiency, troubleshoot defects, perform quality control functions, and drive cost savings in a Fabrication environment.
• Evaluates, applies, and develops welding specifications in conjunction with Engineering and CWI.
• Utilize CAD and 3D modeling software (Solid Works) to design new fixturing and tooling.
• Create detailed drawings of 3D models (Solid Works).
• Create production drawings for the fabricators to use. These drawings will be used in addition to drawings from Engineering.
• Analyze current production processes to find waste in the process and develop ways to reduce waste.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new and changing processes, materials, and production requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to use and edit complex engineering and process equipment software.
• Ability to read and interpret documents; ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Must also possess the ability to speak effectively with suppliers, customers, and co-workers.
• Any other assignments as required.

• The position will support operations in a Fabrication Department.
• Common fabrication operations are employed. These include, but are not limited to:
• Plasma and Laser cutting
• Bend and shear operations
• Grinding and surface preparation
• Welding (GMAW, GTAW, SMAR)
• The facility is a large open bay that is minimally climate controlled (heated in winter).
• The use of safety glasses and safety shoes is mandatory. Hearing protection is on an as needed basis.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering Technology.
• 1
  -5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with CAD and 3D modeling software (Solid Works)
• Microsoft Office software – especially Excel and Word
• Willingness and ability to work in both an office and on the production floor.

• Two (2) years of engineering experience in manufacturing environment or,
• Two (2) years of engineering experience in automotive design related field or,
• Two (2) years of engineering experience in vocational truck assembly.
• Ability to identify complex build challenges and implement solutions quickly and correctly.
• Ability to weld.
• Ability to understand 12V electrical systems.
• Ability to understand hydraulic plumbing systems.

• Highly detail oriented and organized in work. Acceptable written and oral communication skills. Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a customer service focus with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving and results. Must have initiative and the ability act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives. Must possess a strong desire to learn.
  
  Mechanical skills / experience with heavy trucks and heavy equipment is a plus.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to walk; to climb stairs and ladders, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to sit. The employee is regularly required to move about the facility. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  
  The employee is required to seek assistance in the lifting of more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,…