JOB SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Design Engineer is responsible for ensuring that work flows through the shop in a coordinated manner. This includes issuing clear work orders, making sure questions are answered promptly, scheduling work centers, and coordinate the flow of parts to work areas. The Manufacturing Engineer is also responsible for identifying process improvement opportunities along with proposed solutions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Create shop routers (work orders) based on data released from engineering. Ensure that all necessary information is included with the router. Follow up with the shop floor associates to confirm that the instructions are understood and actionable.
• Load the shop schedule with tasks and required hours based on the routers being released to the floor.
• Answer questions from shop floor associates, which may require follow up with engineering or other departments. Make sure that questions are answered promptly, and the feedback is clearly understood.
• Identify opportunities to create standardized routers the take the place of job-specific work instructions created by engineering.
• Take a leadership role in managing ‘shop jobs’, which are jobs that are primarily managed by the shop with minimal input from engineering.
• Maintain a safe working environment and a commitment to safety excellence.
• Identify and lead process / product improvement initiatives in the shop.
• Pursue upgrades in technology and equipment to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Assist in the interviewing and evaluation of new hires.
• Interface with other departments and suppliers as required to ensure project requirements are met on time.
• Participate in manufacturing team activities to meet identified goals.
• Achieve highest levels of internal and external customer service.
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in a manufacturing role.

Knowledge and/or Skill Requirements:

The requirements below are the minimum requirements an employee needs to fulfill this position. They are representative of the knowledge, skills and ability required for the position.

• Prior experience with collaborative work teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Prior experience as a process leader and with implementing productivity tools is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to bring assignments to a successful completion.
• Ability to anticipate customer needs and ensure that they are met.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Previous Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a design engineering or manufacturing engineering role.

OTHER INFORMATION

• The position will be based full time in our Bethlehem, PA facility.
• Evening and weekends depending on company needs.
• Able to understand, read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• Authorized to legally work in the United States.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401k 
• Employee Incentive Programs
• Employee Reimbursement Programs

Come Join Rotating Machinery Services Inc. and watch your Career go TURBO!

RMS Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.