What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Victaulic?
Description
Position: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Victaulic Corporate Headquarters, Easton, PA
Reports to: Project/Maintenance Manager - Manufacturing Engineering
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS OFFERED FOR THIS POSITION
About Us:
Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and is the world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. The company has 15 manufacturing facilities, 7 foundries, and 30 branches worldwide with 5,500 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe. With over 4,000 patents, Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building and fire protection.
Job Scope:
The Global Manufacturing Engineer will support new products from ideation through production launch and the automation of processes for existing products. The responsibilities of this position will include providing guidance for design-for-manufacturability (DFM), designing and implementing robust manufacturing processes, managing production equipment builds, and supporting production initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Support new and existing product initiatives by being an effective manufacturing representative on core teams working with product engineering, operations, quality, accounting, facilities engineering, and supply chain.
- Create and develop lean, robust, and innovative manufacturing processes for new products to include the design, testing, and implementation of custom tooling and fixturing.
- Design-for-automation to allow for post-launch cost reductions when product sales support an investment in automation.
- Specify, source, and manage automation projects from concept phase through steady-state production at the facility level.
- Develop and maintain process standards to include standard work instructions, PFMEA's, process flow maps, control plans, and preventative maintenance schedules.
- Assist with cost reduction initiatives through product design, process optimization, sourcing, and global process implementation with a focus on automaton projects.
- Research and determine feasibility of new technologies to be used in production processes.
- Facilitate transfer of best practice knowledge.
- Support and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental systems.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree – Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering are desired, but strong work experience can also satisfy this qualification.
- 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, but all experience levels will be considered.
- 3D CAD software experience – SolidWorks preferred.
- Must possess good communication skills, be capable of working effectively with others, and demonstrate a willingness to learn.
- General mechanical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to travel globally to support projects at outlying facilities as needed (5-25%).
- Knowledge of equipment/process analysis, design, and troubleshooting desired.
Victaulic Staffing Partner Communication Policy
All staffing agencies are strictly forbidden from directly contacting any Victaulic employees, except those within the Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. All communications, inquiries and candidate submissions must be routed through Victaulic's Human Resources/Talent Acquisition team. Non-compliance with this policy may result in the suspension of partnership, cancellation of the current contract, and/or the imposition of a mandatory probation period before any future business can resume. Additionally, non-compliance may lead to a permanent ban on future business. This policy ensures a streamlined and compliant recruitment process.
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