ENGINEER III at Power Drives

Buffalo, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Feb, 26

Salary

115000.0

Posted On

18 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Solid Modeling, Project Management, Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing, Statistical Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Cost Reduction, Manufacturing Processes, Technical Support, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Mentoring, Equipment Design, Quality Management System, Continuous Improvement, Training Development, Product Life Cycle Management

Industry

Industrial Automation

Description

Objective: Provide leadership and engineering support to manufacturing operations. Design tools; develop and validate processes; develop and manage product and process cost; provide technical support to sales and the outside customer; identify and manage the introduction of new technology; maintain, troubleshoot and improve existing processes; support safety, quality, delivery and cost of the entire operation. Manage the more complex technical projects from inception through completion. Mentor less experienced engineers. Minimum Requirements: • 10+ years of experience in a related technical position in a design or manufacturing environment • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or other related field • Solid modeling experience using Solid Works, Pro E, Inventor, or equivalent • Demonstrated experience managing all phases of more complex technical projects • Demonstrated safety, quality, delivery and cost experience supporting manufacturing operations Job Requirements: • Strong math, reasoning and problem solving skills • Hands on experience with solid modeling for tool and fixture design • Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) • Experience with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint • Maintaining a presence at both the Buffalo, NY and Erie, PA sites, as required, by the work they are assigned • Product cost development in support of the quoting process • Routing development and maintenance in MRP • Development of detailed work instructions • Product cost development and maintenance through time studies (labor), BOM content (material) and overhead rates • Continuous improvement of products and processes • Cost reduction of products and processes • Statistical analysis - Minitab experience preferred • Lead and manage prototype builds • Equipment/ technology design in support of operations • Experience working within and adhering to a Quality Management System such as IATF16949 and ISO 9001 • The ability to work with people at all levels of the organization and across all functions • Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as; tube forming, brazing, welding; milling, and turning • Strong organizational and communication skills to include customer engagement, sales support and presentations • Implementation of Lean Manufacturing Principles • Management of all aspects of technical projects from inception to production qualification • Procurement of new capital equipment to include Return on Investment (ROI) analysis • Execution of work assignments with minimal follow-up supervision • Mentoring of less experienced engineers Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Execute Engineering assignments to support new product introductions and steady state manufacturing • Provide daily technical support to operations to include problem solving • Manage the product life cycle (design through production qualification) for all fixtures and tools • Manage all design changes into production • Manage/ lead the ECN process • Technical support to quality • Develop and manage equipment validations • Develop training for operators for new and existing equipment • Develop manufacturing processes that are safe, provide superior product quality, and are cost effective • Identify and execute on cost reduction opportunities • Identify and execute on manufacturing process improvement opportunities related to safety, quality, delivery and cost • Lead and manage prototype builds • Technical support to sales during customer engagement for new products, quality issues, etc. • Prepare capital expenditure proposals • Become the subject matter expert for all production equipment and technologies • Understand and implement Lean Manufacturing principles • Develop and maintain the plant layout to ensure operations safety, quality, delivery and cost optimization • Develop and maintain design standards and best practices • Technical support to sales during customer engagements to include presentations, sales calls/ visits, etc. Pay Range: $90,000-115,000. The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods, use hands to operate a computer and other office equipment, and communicate effectively via phone and email. The employee may occasionally be required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift or move items weighing up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and engineering support to manufacturing operations, managing complex technical projects from inception through completion. Develop and validate processes, tools, and product cost while supporting safety, quality, delivery, and cost of the operation.