Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Brief Description

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer leads and performs a variety of engineering tasks to identify, test, develop, implement and document manufacturing processes and methods. This will include the recommendation, development and implementation of automation solutions to optimize plant performance for process and material flow. This is done both on the production floor and in an office setting. All tasks should be completed in accordance with product specifications, customer requirements and quality standards while also ensuring compliance to all required governmental laws and safety standards.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Examines the manufacturing process for cost reducing automation opportunities, recommends and leads the implementation.
• Develop automation solutions to optimize plant performance for process and material flow
• Responsible for existing factory automation, to include software, controls, mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Manage upgrades and maintain VFD's, PLC's, instrumentation, plant communication networks, process computers and related equipment
• Develops, tests, implements and documents a variety of routine to moderately complex operational sequences and processes in the manufacture of new and existing parts and/or products.
• Troubleshoots a variety of routine to moderately complex production problems involving continuous manufacturing processes and determines the root cause of failures and problems. Recommends corrective measures or changes in processing methods.
• Conducts routine to moderately complex engineering trials and production process evaluations for manufacturing operations. Analyzes production data and identifies trends, problems and opportunities for improvement. Recommends process adjustments to improve product quality and manufacturing efficiency while reducing material and manpower costs.
• Provide direction and assign tasks to the ME team.
• Lead project teams to drive positive change to manufacturing processes.
• Lead capital project initiatives from inception to execution of production.
• Facilitate the development of documenting engineering action items to ensure problem resolution.
• Estimates manufacturing costs, process time and manpower requirements. Consolidates, documents and presents results for review.
• Creates, writes and modifies work process procedures.
• Conducts research, compiles data and prepares reports. Prepares and delivers presentations.
• Prepares training materials and trains key production employees and production supervisors on new work procedures and manufacturing processes.
• Reports to work prepared and on time, adheres to all company policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 5 years’ experience in a continuous flow manufacturing engineering environment required. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be used in lieu of a degree.
• Financial skills to understand and use business financial data
• Strong problem solving skills and effective time management and multi-tasking skills
• Exhibits a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness
• Working knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology to the production of various products.
• Industrial experience with installation and maintaining PLC's, VFD's, HMI's, instrumentation, plant networks, servers, and related equipment
• Working knowledge of production processes, quality control, costing and other methods for maximizing the effective manufacture of goods.
• Well-developed analytical, problem solving, communication and presentation skills. Possesses well-developed skills in mathematics. Intermediate to advanced skills in excel and other application software used in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.
  
  

Physical Work Conditions

50 – 50 split between office and plant work environment.

The compensation range for this position is $92,800 - $127,600. Final offers may vary based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The posted range represents the expected earning potential for this position within the current organizational budget and market conditions

Who We Are

For over 30 years, GEOTEK has been internationally recognized for industry leading composite technologies, engineering, and service. The company has grown PUPI® into the leading global provider of fiberglass crossarms and is committed to adding and developing other market-leading composite brands for the world’s infrastructure. The company was founded in 1990 to manufacture and market Common Sense Fencing and other pultruded fiberglass products. Early on GEOTEK also began producing utility composite crossarms for Pultruded Utility Products, Inc., a company it acquired in 2000 and renamed Pultruded Utility Products International (PUPI) to reflect the global opportunity for these products. PUPI (pronounced “puppy”) is a brand of GEOTEK. Using proprietary processes and several patented inventions, GEOTEK manufactures and distributes engineered fiberglass composites that are used by the transmission and distribution power lines and substations. The company is well positioned for sustained growth and profitability through market expansion and new product offerings.

Our Purpose

As the global leader in composite crossarms, we aim to broaden our engineered composite products in infrastructure applications with light poles and beyond.

Mission

Enhance the world’s infrastructure with engineered composite products.

Vision

Develop, acquire, and grow respected composite product brands; where each product line delivers market-leading reliability, performance, and value to global infrastructure customers.

Values

TRUE Values

• TEAM –we before me
• RELIABLE –every day in every way
• URGENT –the drive to do
• ENTERPRISING –be curious
  
  

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Ancillary Benefits
• Generous PTO and 9 paid holidays
• 401k with 4% company match
• HSA employer contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Profit Sharing
• Company Events (steak cookouts, holiday parties, community giving, and more)
  
  

Learn more at GEOTEK.com

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