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Austin Engineering - USA

Manufacturing Engineer

19 days ago

Mills

Job Description Summary: Develops and improves manufacturing processes by studying product and manufacturing methods. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • 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., • Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors., • Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout., • Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes., • Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements., • Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. ., • Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests., • Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations., • Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service., • Maintains product and process database by writing computer programs, entering data., • Has a good understand of Engineering Bill of Material (EBOM) and Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM)., • Works with Design Engineers to accomplish manufacturability of product., • Provides engineering assistance to outside suppliers to accomplish product or project., • Has a good understanding of Steel and Welding., • Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians., • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies., • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed., • Always comply with applicable safety guidelines by correcting hazards, informing supervisors, or recommending guidance to co-worker(s) to avoid injury or damage to employees or equipment., • Complies with all applicable company policies., • Performs related work as required. Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Design - Uses feedback to modify designs. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, develops alternative solutions, works well in group problem solving situations, and uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Project Management - Develops project plans, coordinates project, communicates changes and progress, completes projects on time and budget, and manages project team activities. Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities, strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, and shares expertise with others. Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs, responds to requests for service and assistance, and meets commitments. Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming, maintains confidentiality, listens to others without interrupting, keeps emotions under control, and remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listens and gets clarification, responds well to questions, and participates in meetings. Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, puts success of team above own interests, able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives, supports everyone's efforts to succeed, and recognizes accomplishments of other team members. Written Communication - Edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively, Able to read and interpret written information. Change Management - Communicates changes effectively, builds commitment and overcomes resistance, prepares and supports those affected by change, and monitors transition and evaluates results. Delegation - Delegates work assignments, matches the responsibility to the person, gives authority to work independently, sets expectations and monitors delegated activities, and provides recognition for results. Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others, inspires and motivates others to perform well, effectively influences actions and opinions of others, inspires respect and trust, accepts feedback from others, provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates, gives appropriate recognition to others, displays passion and optimism, and mobilizes others to fulfill the vision. Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement, takes responsibility for subordinates' activities, makes self-available to staff, provides regular performance feedback, develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth, improves processes, products and services, and continually works to improve supervisory skills. Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Visionary Leadership - Inspires respect and trust, mobilizes others to fulfill the vision, and provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates. Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions and aligns work with strategic goals. Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget, Contributes to profits and revenue, and conserves organizational resources. Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy, shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, educates others on the value of diversity, promotes a harassment-free environment, and builds a diverse workforce. Ethics - Treats people with respect, keeps commitments, inspires the trust of others, works with integrity and ethically, and upholds organizational values. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures, completes administrative tasks correctly and on time, and supports organization's goals and values. Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals and adapts strategy to changing conditions. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, changes approach or method to best fit the situation, and able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time, ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent, and arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions, keeps commitments, commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals, and completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Initiative - Volunteers readily, undertake self-development activities, seek increased responsibilities, take independent actions and calculated risks, look for and take advantage of opportunities, and ask for and offer help when needed. Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness, generates suggestions for improving work, develops innovative approaches and ideas, and presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention. Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, supports and explains reasoning for decisions, includes appropriate people in decision-making process, and makes timely decisions. Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals, demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles, measures self against standard of excellence, and takes calculated risks to accomplish goals. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, plans for additional resources, sets goals and objectives, organizes or schedules other people and their tasks, and develops realistic action plans. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner, reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position, accepts responsibility for own actions, and follows through on commitments. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, and monitors own work to ensure quality. Quantity - Meets productivity standards, completes work in timely manner, strives to increase productivity, and works quickly. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures, determines appropriate action beyond guidelines, reports potentially unsafe conditions, and uses equipment and materials properly. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in Engineering; 5+ years of experience in the steel industry and have broad knowledge of steel fabrication processes; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Skills: • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, engineering prints and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine business reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups employees of organization. Ability to speak Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred but not required. Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. An ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form such as engineering prints and deal with several abstract and concrete variables such as when enforcing company policy within union guidelines or engaging in problem solving for fabrication processes. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to work with people to improve performance and meet standards required. Proficient with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office programs. Experience with CAD programs with preference for CREO. Physical Demands: 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time Frequently: activity or condition exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Regularly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for typical locomotion, sometimes over an irregular surface and talk or hear while communicating with subordinates or managers. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl while examining work in process. The employee is occasionally required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance at a variety of heights from 10' to 45', and utilize sense of smell for detection of hazards or malfunctions while in manufacturing area. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus in order to read, determine quality of work in process and for observance of safe procedures in Fabrication shop. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions in the Paint shop, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat from welding and cutting equipment, risk of electrical shock, and risk of ultra-violet radiation from welding arc. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

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