Role Summary:
The Manufacturing Process Engineer plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes involving machining, assembly, and testing. Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling, and production. Analyzes and improves quality, cost, and delivery by using Lean and Six Sigma tools. Provides engineering support in production departments by trouble shooting and resolving technical issues.
Responsibilities:
- Investigates project/capital equipment proposals, develops justification, prepares requests for expenditure, acquires equipment, installs equipment, and ensures that justification goals are achieved.
- Partners with Manufacturing Supervisors to achieve Flowserve goals and objectives.
- Specifies and acquires factory supplies that reduce costs and improve effectiveness.
- Ensures availability of machine programs to support new products and customer requirements.
- Ensures tooling and fixtures are available to support customer demand.
- Troubleshoots processed and equipment minimizing delays in production schedules.
- Assists with development of the profit plan and the manufacturing strategic plan. Track assigned capital projects and expenditures status to ensure timely completion and within budget.
- Understands and supports all Company objectives and performs duties delegated by management.
- Enforces safety rules by ensuring that tooling, fixtures, and process meet all applicable OSHA regulations.
- Enforces Flowserve's environmental policies by ensuring that processes meet all applicable environmental regulations. Subcontractors are made aware of Flowserve's applicable environmental policies and are managed to these policies.
- Demonstrates the ability and willingness to be a team player.
- Treats all customers and fellow employees with respect.
- Testing and optimization of new and existing processes
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- BS or BA Degree in relevant field or 3-5 years relevant experience
- Proven track record of leading and driving cost reductions in a manufacturing environment utilizing Continuous Improvement Methodologies.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, engineering drawings, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
- Ability to write routine and technical correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
- Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced geometry, trigonometry, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Experience interpreting a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and dealing with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Preferred:
- Engineering degree
- CNC knowledge
- Polymer processing knowledge
- MS Suite, SolidWorks, Excel
- Data processing and analysis proficiency
The pay range for this position is $86,709.37 - $130,125.04 per year, depending upon experience.
Benefits Starting From Day 1:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (including FSA and HSA options)
- Life Insurance + Supplemental Life, Child, Spousal, and AD&D Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Retirement Planning, 401(k) plan, & Financial Wellness Resources
- Educational Assistance Program
- Time off Policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and paid vacation)
* Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.
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