Manufacturing Engineer 1

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Places a strong priority on Safety.
• Strong communication, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Technical competencies in CAD/CAM environment (e.g., G-code, MasterCAM and SolidWorks).
• Fully competent with MS Office suite (e.g., Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Demonstrated skills in process development and continuous improvement.
• Ability to think strategically and see the “big picture".
• Strong decision maker, quick study.
• A demonstrated "team player" who motivates and positively influences others.
• Challenges his/herself and can work autonomously, or as part of a team.
• Strong personal integrity and accountability.
• Tooling and fixture design.
• Lean manufacturing principles.
• A keen knowledge and understanding of current and developing manufacturing practices.
• Experience with production manufacturing, small batch and one-off.
• Knowledge of robots, parts loaders, as well as other equipment and principles for automation and unattended running.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform CNC programming of new programs and program edits for mill, lathe, and grinding operations.
• Works within Manufacturing Engineering team to improve manufacturing processes. Displays total involvement in production process support, continuous improvement projects, and capital equipment purchases.
• Engages and participates in the vision for future facility expansion and plans for implementation of new manufacturing equipment and technology.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are shown with superiors, department managers, and production personnel to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Performs critical analysis for troubleshooting and problem solving in a high paced manufacturing environment.
• Create work instructions, operator training materials, and work order routings.
• Conduct time studies and analyze results to find time and cost improvement opportunities.
• Uses industry knowledge to influence and strengthen future development of manufacturing operations with technical recommendations, optimization of existing processes, and future automation plans.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

   

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

   

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT

   

  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

   

  Significant time on the production floor is required; the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, noise levels encountered will vary from heavy machining to minimum noise level. Likewise, this individual may be exposed to fumes from chemicals and soldering glues in the manufacturing areas.

   

  The individual holding this position will be working in an office environment with heavy PC use.

   

  POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

   

  This is a full-time position. Normal office workdays are Monday through Friday. This position may require time on the weekends due to the production schedule. The company reserves the right to modify work schedules to accommodate business needs.

   

  LANGUAGE SKILLS

   

  Excellent written and verbal skills across all levels of the organization. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers.

   

  REASONING ABILITY

   

  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables, Analytical and attention to detail.

   

   

  AAP/EEO Statement

  Roper Pump Company provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law