Taylor Forge
About the Organization
Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of large steel fabricated products for the energy, chemical, and aerospace industries.
Description
Job Summary:
Under the general direction of the VP - Manufacturing, the Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible and accountable for supporting the improvement of product flow and throughput, quality, and cost. This includes designing and/or specifying the proper equipment, tooling, fixtures, and dies, and assisting in a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program.
Main Duties/Responsibilities: Demonstrate and instill the company's Core Values throughout the organization. Ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times by following and promoting safety policies and procedures. Strive to do things right the first time in collaboration with other support functions. Participate in cross-functional teams to improve product flow and increase throughput by evaluating plant layout, equipment, and manufacturing processes. Assist in the development of best practice process workflows and work instructions in pursuit of first-time quality results and increased throughput. Develop justifications and requisitions for the needed plant equipment and facilities. Support the development of the annual Spending Plan with anticipated capital expenditures. Assist in the design of tooling, fixtures, and dies for improving capabilities and/or increasing throughput. Participate in maintaining the Equipment Inventory list, Manufacturing Capabilities list, and proper tooling selection charts and lists. Work closely with maintenance and/or plant personnel to produce tooling, fabricate fixtures, and resolve equipment and facility issues in a timely manner. Coordinate with outside contractors performing work as required. Work with maintenance personnel in support of a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program. Aid in reviewing and understanding drawings and schematics for major equipment repairs. Collaborate within a team atmosphere and contribute accordingly. Work in a respectful and professional manner with fellow employees, management, and suppliers. Actively participate in the improvement of processes and procedures to improve the safety, quality, throughput, and/or cost competitiveness of TFES's products. Document lessons learned to gain knowledge and insight on successes, shortcomings, and unintended outcomes in support of continuous improvement efforts. Participate in project and production meetings to ensure manufacturing engineering projects are progressing as planned to support production schedules. Position Requirements
Qualifications:
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge is qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred. Three (3) or more years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a heavy metal industry. Experience in custom heavy equipment manufacturing is a plus Experience in machining and/or forming and fabrication/welding. Skills
Strong leadership skills with proven ability to drive positive change. Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand mechanical and electrical concepts. Excellent planning and organizing to achieve results on one's own. Strong communication (oral, written, and interpersonal) to build productive working relationships inside and outside of the organization. Great time management and prioritization to balance multiple concurrent projects. Excellent problem solving and decision making abilities to move projects forward. Knowledge
Excellent understanding of plant operations specifically in the areas of forming, welding, machining, and fabrication. Ability to develop 2D drawings with dimensions and tolerances from 3D models. Ability to develop CNC programs. Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and hand G-code editing. Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and tools. Licenses
Valid driver's license and proof of insurability required.
EOE/Veterans/Disabled
Location Taylor Forge - Paola
EOE Statement EOE/Veterans/Disabled
Tags
This position is currently accepting applications.
Description
Job Summary:
Under the general direction of the VP - Manufacturing, the Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible and accountable for supporting the improvement of product flow and throughput, quality, and cost. This includes designing and/or specifying the proper equipment, tooling, fixtures, and dies, and assisting in a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program.
Main Duties/Responsibilities: Demonstrate and instill the company's Core Values throughout the organization. Ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times by following and promoting safety policies and procedures. Strive to do things right the first time in collaboration with other support functions. Participate in cross-functional teams to improve product flow and increase throughput by evaluating plant layout, equipment, and manufacturing processes. Assist in the development of best practice process workflows and work instructions in pursuit of first-time quality results and increased throughput. Develop justifications and requisitions for the needed plant equipment and facilities. Support the development of the annual Spending Plan with anticipated capital expenditures. Assist in the design of tooling, fixtures, and dies for improving capabilities and/or increasing throughput. Participate in maintaining the Equipment Inventory list, Manufacturing Capabilities list, and proper tooling selection charts and lists. Work closely with maintenance and/or plant personnel to produce tooling, fabricate fixtures, and resolve equipment and facility issues in a timely manner. Coordinate with outside contractors performing work as required. Work with maintenance personnel in support of a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program. Aid in reviewing and understanding drawings and schematics for major equipment repairs. Collaborate within a team atmosphere and contribute accordingly. Work in a respectful and professional manner with fellow employees, management, and suppliers. Actively participate in the improvement of processes and procedures to improve the safety, quality, throughput, and/or cost competitiveness of TFES's products. Document lessons learned to gain knowledge and insight on successes, shortcomings, and unintended outcomes in support of continuous improvement efforts. Participate in project and production meetings to ensure manufacturing engineering projects are progressing as planned to support production schedules. Position Requirements
Qualifications:
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge is qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred. Three (3) or more years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a heavy metal industry. Experience in custom heavy equipment manufacturing is a plus Experience in machining and/or forming and fabrication/welding. Skills
Strong leadership skills with proven ability to drive positive change. Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand mechanical and electrical concepts. Excellent planning and organizing to achieve results on one's own. Strong communication (oral, written, and interpersonal) to build productive working relationships inside and outside of the organization. Great time management and prioritization to balance multiple concurrent projects. Excellent problem solving and decision making abilities to move projects forward. Knowledge
Excellent understanding of plant operations specifically in the areas of forming, welding, machining, and fabrication. Ability to develop 2D drawings with dimensions and tolerances from 3D models. Ability to develop CNC programs. Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and hand G-code editing. Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and tools. Licenses
Valid driver's license and proof of insurability required.
EOE/Veterans/Disabled
Location Taylor Forge - Paola
EOE Statement EOE/Veterans/Disabled
Tags
This position is currently accepting applications.