Manufacturing Engineer

Are you interested in working for a company that fosters growth opportunities, community involvement and a team-oriented atmosphere? ClarkDietrich fosters a work-life balance and offers competitive compensation and benefits. Join a team that is STRONGER THAN STEEL, by applying to become a Manufacturing Engineer at one of our locations.
SUMMARY

• The Manufacturing Engineer develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards.
• Recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls.
• Coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs, research design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment
• Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results
• Designs, implements and tests/sources and cost justifies various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and improved efficiency
• Represents manufacturing on cross functional teams

QUALIFICATIONS

• Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan over a 3-6 month time span
• Management; the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods including layout, assembly and production equipment
• Product development experience
• Quality orientation and attention to detail
• Problem analysis and problem resolution
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong team player
• Ability to solve complex problems and a variety of changing needs under stress
• Solid decision making skills

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Computer assisted design proficiency.
• Computer proficiency.
• The military equivalent will be recognized in lieu of education and/or experience.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic mathematical skills, addition, subtraction, multiplication and converting fractions into decimals.
• Must be able to use and read a tape measure, caliper, and micrometer, dial bore gauge, and various other precision measurement equipment.

REASONING ABILITY

• Abstract reasoning ability

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lifting: Occasional, up to 50 lbs.
• Standing: 8 + hours per day
• Walking: off and on, 4-6 hours per day
• Body positions; squatting, bending, extending arms, stooping, reaching overhead
• Grasping: both hands up to 4 hours per day
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Pushing: Occasionally
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Availability to travel 50% or more

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office & Manufacturing Plant

CLARKDIETRICH BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts and Life Insurance)
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual Incentive
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Community Service Day
• Company Provided Life/STD/LTD Insurance