Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Company: US Engine Valve
Location: Pendleton
Posted on: September 25, 2024

Job Description:

**Job Summary:** Continuous Improvement Engineer responsible for designing and specifying advanced electrical, mechanical, and computer-controlled systems to improve manufacturing support and maintenance programs.



Design and specify advanced electrical, mechanical, and computer-controlled systems to improve manufacturing support and maintenance programs. Develop process specification, machine parameters, and plan for scrap reduction and uptime improvements. Drive capital projects from strategic planning phase to purchase, installation, run off and hand off to operations. Benchmark best in class facilities and implement world class processes, equipment, and workflow.



**Key Responsibilities:**

--- Design control systems for machine tools, including electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic.
--- Select capital equipment for manufacturing processes.
--- Improve current machine tools to increase uptime, improve quality and increase productivity.
--- Provide engineering support to production equipment and processes, including advising maintenance.
--- Establish programs for cost savings activities to support overall plant requirements.
--- Advise in improving preventative maintenance programs.
--- Consult with suppliers and internal engineers for continuous improvement programs.
--- Authorize/approve changes to machine tool programs.
--- Train associates on new technologies and manufacturing processes.
--- Maintain and follow Quality Management System and Environmental Management System requirements.
--- Involvement in teams & champion team activities.
--- Track and accumulate cost savings.



**Requirements:**

--- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution required.
--- Technical knowledge in machine function, processes, control system, CNC, PLC, servo drives, stepper motor drives and electrical/electronic systems.
--- Technical knowledge in mechanical design.
--- Detailed abilities in capital equipment justification, project scheduling and managerial planning. Human relations are essential.
--- Mentor and develop maintenance personnel.
--- Assist other plants/facilities with technical problems.
--- Capable of self-managing assigned project tasks.
--- Preferred experience in data driven analysis and problem-solving methods.



**Benefits:**

--- Medical Benefits
--- Life Insurance Benefits
--- 401K
--- Vision
--- Dental
--- Tuition Assistance
--- Paid Time Off
--- Referral Program
--- Employee Assistance Program
--- Professional Development Assistance
--- Flexible Spending Account
--- Disability Insurance

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