What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forging Engineer I position at Ellwood Crankshaft & Machine?
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Four-year degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of three years forging experience
- Knowledge of hydraulic systems and associated controls.
- Proficient with AutoCAD, F.E.A, DEFORM, Solid Works or equivalent modeling software.
- Strong analytical skills and demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize between development projects and daily responsibilities.
- Must be results oriented with a strong desire to succeed.
- Solid verbal and written communication skills.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Build and maintain positive employee relations among colleagues at this facility, including providing timely communication and business updates about department metrics and function as well as addressing employee concerns, issues, and work needs.
- Conduct continuous forging evaluation and optimization (Die Design, Tool Development, and Repair Work).
- Assure Forge Quality Control and Continuous Improvement by troubleshooting Quality issues, developing and maintaining In-Process Quality inspections, and focusing on continuous improvement by identifying, eliminating, and preventing obstacles to efficient product flow, quality, and efficiency.
- Lead forging design reviews across ECG facilities for new and complex parts or to review significant process changes and document the results in summary as well as ensuring any open action items are resolved.
- Develop, maintain, and standardize clear work instructions for all production positions in the operation identifying necessary information and hardware for current/next job.
- Work to maximize Ellwood Crankshaft Group capabilities and identify interdivisional opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Lead or participate in various projects as assigned.
- Perform all other necessary duties, responsibilities, and projects, as assigned.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Familiar with forging processes and tooling components.
- Familiar with quality systems control.
- Proficient with DEFORM.
- Experience with the following:
- Forging Design
- Combustion & Induction Heating
- Lean Manufacturing/Value Stream Mapping/Theory of Constraints
- Manufacturing Planning