Manufacturing Project Engineer
5 days ago
Melrose Park
Design & Engineering • Develop 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings of turbomachinery component such as steam turbine valves components, seals and turbine blade for production and design using SolidWorks or equivalent software., • Create manufacturing drawings from reverse-engineered components to meet original specifications., • Perform onsite and in field 3-D scanning and manual reverse engineering of new and services components to support customer power plant maintenance and operability., • Review and validate engineering drawings for accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance with customer, industry, and company standards., • Provide engineering support for manufacturing of critical components such as valves, blades, rotors, diaphragms, and fasteners., • Lead and support engineering efforts for new and existing projects across multiple industries., • Collaborate with sales, estimating, operations, quality, and procurement teams to ensure successful project completion., • Review customer purchase orders for technical requirements and ensure compliance., • Support the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)., • Track and report KPIs, milestones, and deliverables to internal and external stakeholders., • Promote and adhere to all safety protocols and procedures., • Support Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions for non-conformances and product failures, • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across departments., • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and interns, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing., • Occasional travel (up to 15%) to other company facilities, customer sites, and vendor locations. Required Skills & Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent., • 5 to 8 years of experience supporting turbomachinery with a focus on industrial and power generation stream turbines or an industrial manufacturing facility., • Proficiency in SolidWorks required., • Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, form-fit-function, and manufacturing processes including traditional milling and turning, non-traditional EDM, water jet, etc., • Basic knowledge of metallurgy, material selection, heat treatments., • Basic knowledge of non-destructive inspection and testing techniques., • Machinist background is a plus., • Experience with GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and BOM management., • Familiarity with ERP systems (Epicor or IFS preferred)., • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.