Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing & Design Engineer is responsible for designing and leading the successful delivery of complex engineering projects and programs for our DCC (data cooling center) business. This role acts as a bridge between customers, engineering, sales, operations, and other stakeholders to ensure projects meet business objectives, technical requirements, and budget/timeline constraints. Learn more at https://www.steelobrien.com/.

Primary Job Duties:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define products and create detailed drawings to enable machining, fabrication and assembly
• Set up routers, Bills of Material (BOM’s), and item card information in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for new projects
• Interface with other departments to understand requirements, align priorities, define project scope, and manage new projects
• Collaborate with the sales department to prepare cost estimates and routing times for all new DCC projects
• Deliver manufacturing engineering services pertaining to robotic welders, tee drill equipment, auto welders, orbital welders, and fixturing to assist with fabrication, welding and polishing operations, such as design of fixtures and tooling; streamlining the build process; and incorporating automation.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, Gantt charts, dashboards, and other tracking tools to monitor project progress, identify risks/issues, and implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on track

Primary Competencies:

• Demonstrated history of innovation and collaboration in overcoming manufacturing engineering or design challenges
• Organized with attention to detail
• Comfortable with multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
• Written and verbal communication skills, including listening
• Team player – willing to jump in and help whenever it is needed
• Curious and persistent with critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with software for business and project management

Qualifications:

• BS degree or higher in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering or other relevant field, or equivalent experience
• 5 - 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering and/or manufacturing engineering
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D modeling (we use Autodesk)
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and other continuous improvement methodologies a plus
• Experience in design engineering in an industrial setting
• Able to perform the physical demands of the job including:
• Ability to safely navigate a manufacturing environment
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull, and twist
• Ability to use office, phone and computer equipment

Culture:

• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, ensuring clear and respectful communication across all levels of the organization
• Actively drive change by encouraging and implementing cross-functional improvements that enhance operational efficiency and product quality
• Respectfully listen to concerns and ideas brought to your attention
• Respect confidentiality
• Embody our values of Integrity, Trust, Creativity and Courage, Teamwork, and Excellence

Accommodations: If you need reasonable accommodation under the ADA or other state or federal law to perform the essential job functions as listed above, you may request accommodation in the interview process.

Salary: $80,000-$95,000

** Sign on bonus available! **