Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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

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