Company Description

Harsco is recognized for technical leadership and worldwide experience in virtually all major aspects of railway track maintenance. We enable railroads to operate at peak efficiency over smooth, precisely aligned track that increases railway safety while reducing fuel consumption and other key operating costs. Our broad array of equipment and services support every type of railway operator, from major national and international railway systems, to short lines and high-speed urban transit networks.

Job Description

A Manufacturing Engineer Level will support both production and engineering with exploration into production difficulties, analysis, and the recommendation of solutions to ensure proper production flow. Based on engineering and program data, the selected candidate will execute activities to define, implement, and support the manufacturing and assembly methods that enable optimal use of the resources required. The Manufacturing Engineer will work with engineering on solving non-standard problems and will trigger the change process. Less supervision is required and the candidate is called upon to plan and coordinate complex projects (costing, schedules, and writing of reports)

The key working relationships of the Manufacturing Engineer Level:
• Report directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager
• May lead/guide/mentor entry level Manufacturing Engineers
• Regularly interact and provide insight and influence at all levels from shop floor associates to business leaders in leading and encouraging best shop practices

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Establish and maintain manufacturing sequential orders
• Identify and perform analysis on critical cycle and takt times
• Define and implement optimized line balancing for specific assembly rates 
• Establish detailed manpower requirements such as work centers, crew type, shift, etc.
• Analyze production capacity such as manpower and equipment 
• Collect, validate, document, and maintain manufacturing data such as workloads, capacity planning, equipment, footprint layouts, etc.
• Analyze and revise production standard times
• Optimize, establish, and organize work centers considering ergonomics and material flow
• Work center Flow Cell Layout & Design
• Proficiency in tooling design to include fixturing/tooling, go/no-go gauges, and poke-yoke devices to improve productivity, safety, and quality
• Identify and participate in Continuous Improvement events
• Familiarity of CNC machining, Mechanical, Hydraulic, and Electrical systems. 
• Assist in developing functional test procedures (FTP) and PFMEA
• Machining, Fabrication, and assembly experience and equipment capability knowledge
• Basic Materials (Metallurgical) knowledge
• Welding (GMAW, SMAW, FCAW) process knowledge. Experience with Tack Tables or Jigs and Fixtures.
• Work center Flow Cell Layout & Design
• Understanding in Sub-system or Sub-assembly made in work center
• Capable to interact with other departments and understand total business view
• Drive standardization of processes, production, and product
• Flow line production/process sequencing
• Collaboration and leadership skills for production preparation process (3P)

Qualifications

1. Education or Experience
   • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering and 2 – 5 years of experience.

• 5 – 10 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree
• LSS Certification Preferred
• Working knowledge in a manufacturing environment is essential
• Knowledge of mechanical assembly and of flow line manufacturing

1. Interpersonal Skills
   • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical data
   • Must possess good communication skills, both verbal and written
   • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
   • Ability to overcome obstacles and pursue alternate methods when required
   • Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and identify, lead, and implement improvement ideas
   • Demonstrated ability to facilitate and partner with cross-functional teams
   • Must be time-driven, possess a strong product development, and operations attitude
   • Ability to lead and influence a team members
   • Work politely and professionally with customers and coworkers
   • Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to meet deadlines
   • Strong teamwork and organizational skills is a must have

1. Technical Skills

• ERP system (Infor LN is preferred)
• Team Center and Team Center Manufacturing is a plus
• Microsoft Office
• Experience with reading and understanding engineering design drafts along with engineering and production bills of materials.
• CAD (Solid Edge or Creo is preferred)

Additional Information

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Rail’s website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Harsco Rail offers the following alternate application procedure: Contact Shannon Godby at 803-822-7589 and Harsco Rail will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job. Please call only for disability application.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.