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Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: ( Fairbanks Morse Engine

Located in Beloit, Wisconsin, Fairbanks Morse Engine (FME) manufactures, assembles, tests, and distributes heavy-duty, medium-speed reciprocating engines under the Fairbanks Morse® and ALCO® brand names. Fairbanks Morse manufacturing is conducted in its U.S.-based facility. FME sells its high-performance engines directly to naval marine customers and shipyards. As a principal supplier of reliable diesel engines to the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, U.S. Coast Guard, and the Canadian Coast Guard, FME enables the defense industry to complete worldwide mission-critical operations. FME is a division of Fairbanks Morse Defense, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment and a leading provider of reliable marine power solutions.

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Fairbanks Morse is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Job Description

Position Summary

Fairbanks Morse is looking for a Senior Production Engineer to join our team. This engineer will reduce cost through NCR review and drawing updates/ ET implementation on repeat NCR’s. This will be accomplished through timely review of daily NCRs and interaction with operators for improvement of trouble jobs. This role will also serve as the technical advisor to the procurement team, performing as a subject matter expert on FME parts and drawings.

Improve velocity through collaboration with ME and purchasing teams for new and existing product lines and components.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

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  Review and disposition NCRs daily.

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  Creating and review nuclear inspections sheets (CCVs)

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  Support production as needed, including troubleshooting issues on the floor.

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  Prepare and update engineering drawings.

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  Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to resolve issues and prevent reoccurrence.

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  Support purchasing through product and supplier review.

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  Review material substitutions to ensure the product function.

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  Create standard work with operator interaction to document FME best practice.

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  Any other duties deemed necessary.

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Qualifications, Skills and Educational Requirements

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  Education/Experience- BS in engineering or Diesel engineer degree 4+ years’ experience required.

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  Up to 20% – Travel mostly domestic day trips, some overnight trip as required could include: supplier visits, training, or customer site visits.

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  Requires CAD- SolidWorks preferred.

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  Required- must have experience in a manufacturing setting (as an engineer or an operator)

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  Preferred- 8 step problem solving or another problem-solving training.

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  Preferred- hands on experience building engines, or other mechanical systems

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  Preferred someone who has built and run large medium speed diesel engines before

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  position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

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  Regulations (EAR). Acceptable proof of this status includes a US Passport, Permanent Resident Card, US birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate. Maintenance, including renewal, of licensing authorization is a condition of employment. Government authorization may be a suitable alternative after review on a case by case basis.

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Travel: 20%

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled