Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title/Name of Function: Manufacturing Engineer

Department/Group: Longview Engineering

Location: Longview, TX

Position Type: Full-time

Position Level: Associate

This position is a Sr. Engineer and works under the direction of the Engineering Manager to provide interdepartmental and shop floor technical support in areas related to the Company’s manufacturing activities. Professionally conducts assignments in the following areas, including but not limited to, productivity and process improvements, process automation, tooling and fixture design or redesign, cost reductions, etc

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Responsibilities include the maintenance of the engineering drawing libraries for all products, tooling, and fixtures, accountable for the proper creation, retention, and disposal of engineering records per the latest retention policy. The position is responsible for maintaining work center documentations, parts and program

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Principal Duties and Responsibilit

• iesSupport machine controls and upgrades for manufacturing equipm
• entProvide PLC programming support for manufacturing equipm
• entProvide design of integration of sensors and data collection systems for manufacturing equipm
• entDevelop automation upgrades for manufacturing equipm
• entUnder the general direction of the Engineering Manager design and oversee fabrication of necessary tooling and fixtures to support plant production of quality prod
• uctReview all production areas annually for non-value-added activity and develop process improvement plans to eliminate the s
• ameDevelop and maintain database of all Crosby drawings and production machining progr
• amsProvide daily engineering service support for the manufacturing operati
• onsServe as a member of the tooling/design commit
• teeTravel to customer locations to fix and/or trouble shoot problems with Company’s product l
• ineCoordinate with Crosby Group Engineering to maintain the database of product drawi
• ngsConduct meetings as appropriate to ensure product changes and new products are adequately understood by those impac
• tedParticipate in meetings to share information on projects, processes, plans, tooling, design, quality, safety, and other associated requireme
• ntsCommunicates with engineering personnel at Crosby Group and other locations to resolve problems on tooling, designs, dimensions, tolerance, Engineering Change Notice (ECN), Engineering Change Request (ECR), and other related iss
• uesSupplies technical advice and information to other departments as requested within the scope of his/her knowle
• dgeAssist the Engineer/OPEX Manager in driving change in the Crosby culture toward cross-functional teams increasing success through Operational Excelle
• nceAssist in resolving safety issues at the plant le
• velAssist in the development and maintenance of ISO procedures and the plant quality b
• ookAssist in the planning, directing, coordinating, investigating, recommending, and monitoring of engineering activities at the plant level and brief management personnel as to the status of projects, plans, and new product introductions on a periodic ba

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Work Experience, Skills, Abilit

• ies 2 years rel
• atedProficient in design of tooling, manufacturing systems, and project manage
• mentCAM program
• mingMicrosoft Word, Excel and PowerP
• ointAbility to use precision measurement devices and knowledge of engineering drawings, blueprints and tolera
• ncesFamiliar with CAD system and proficient with one AutoCAD compatible system or computer aided machining pro
• gramOral and written communication profici
• encyPLC and controls experience prefe
• rredTravel is required occasionally (driving/fly
• ing)Must be able to work necessary hours to accomplish or complete job tasks. Occasional 50 hour work week may be requ
• iredExposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles typical to a manufacturing environ

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Preferred Exper

• ienceForge Die design exper
• ienceAdvanced knowledge of complex surfacing, volumetric calculations for die pre
• formsMold design experience using CREO design sof
• twareSteel forging problem solving exper
• ienceExperience using Deforms simulation software for complex forge process including bending, rolling, blocking, finishing, and tri
• mmingExperience with forge surface and energy calcula
• tionsExperience using FARO CMM for reverse engine

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Education: Engineering B.S. re

quired
Physical Demand / Environmental Con

ditionsOffice with Moderate Shop e

xposureNormal office conditions. Office located may be located in a multi-level office building. Job demands may require long periods of sitting, telephone work and/or computer work, as well as interaction with other people. Normal office conditions include walking, standing, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, lifting, driving and/or tra

veling.Moderate exposure to shop conditions, which are variable depending on the task assigned, but are generally dirty. Is subject to shop noise. Involves extensive standing and walking. Skin and eyes are subject to drying and irritating fumes, vapors and solutions controlled to OSHA standards. Works both in and out of doors, normally indoors, with sometimes dusty or confining work areas when in the sh

op/lab.
About Kito Crosby: Kito Crosby has joined the Columbus McKinnon Corporation, bringing together a rich heritage of trusted names in lifting, rigging, and securement. Known worldwide for strength, durability, and reliability, Kito Crosby designs and manufactures high‑quality hoists, lifting and rigging hardware, chain, wire rope accessories, and engineered solutions used in some of the most demanding industrial and commercial applications. Backed by Columbus McKinnon’s advanced engineering expertise and global resources, Kito Crosby delivers innovative, safety‑focused solutions that help customers lift, move, and secure loads with confidence. Building on a legacy that spans generations, Kito Crosby is proud of where it comes from—and committed to helping move the world forward as part of the Columbus McKinnon

family.
The Crosby Group manufactures premium accessories used in lifting and material handling applications for a wide range of industries. The company, known for its uncompromising quality, premier customer service, and "world-class" training programs, offers a broad range of products suitable for the most demanding of operating conditions. Products include wire rope clips, hooks, shackles, lifting clamps, hoist rings, overhaul balls, snatch blocks, crane blocks and sheaves. The Company serves the land-based and offshore energy, construction and infrastructure, cargo handling and towing, marine, mining, and transportation in

dustries.For additional company information, visit the company’s website at www.thecrosbyg

roup.

com.E/O/E
Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free