Machining Staff Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

Investigation, Development, Presenting Themes, Project Management, Budgeting, Scheduling, Installation, Start-up functions, Training, Document Development (Ops Stds, PM’s, PQCT Etc…) of newly installed, line movement, re-build of equipment pertaining to the machining of Cast Iron Castings. Review new Technologies in Machining Functions for overall improvements in Safety, Quality, Manpower Efficiencies and Cost.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.

· Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.

· Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.

· Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.

· Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles.

· Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.

· Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using drafting tools or computer-assisted design (CAD) or drafting equipment and software.

· Provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems and needs.

· Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.

· Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems.

· Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.

· Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification.

· Develop, coordinate, and monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, and operation of product designs.

· Estimate costs and budget control for submitted bids for engineering, construction, or extraction projects, and prepare contract documents.

· Perform personnel functions such as supervision of production workers, technicians, technologists and other engineers, or design of evaluation programs.

· Research new business and provide technical customer service.

· Establish and coordinate the maintenance and safety procedures, service schedule, and supply of materials required to maintain machines and equipment in the prescribed condition.

· Study industrial processes to determine where and how application of equipment can be made.

· Write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects.

· Apply engineering principles and practices to emerging fields such as robotics, waste management, and biomedical engineering.

· Design test control apparatus and equipment and develop procedures for testing products.

· Achieve company and department business plans for Health and Safety Goals

Education

Bachelor’s degree (four year college or technical school) or equivalent experience

Experience

Three to five years related experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Coldwater, MI 49036: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person