Lead Manufacturing Engineer

U.S Engine Valve - Clemson, SC

Full-time

Clemson, SC

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Continuous Improvement Engineer will play a pivotal role in designing and specifying advanced electrical, mechanical, and computer-controlled systems. This position is focused on enhancing manufacturing support and maintenance programs through effective training and technical support. The engineer will be responsible for developing process specifications and machine parameters, as well as creating plans aimed at reducing scrap and improving uptime. A significant aspect of this role involves driving capital projects from the strategic planning phase through to purchase, installation, and operational handoff. The engineer will benchmark best-in-class facilities and implement world-class processes, equipment, and workflows to ensure optimal performance. In this role, the engineer will design control systems for machine tools, which include electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components. They will select capital equipment for manufacturing processes and work on improving current machine tools to enhance uptime, quality, and productivity. Providing engineering support to production equipment and processes is essential, including advising maintenance teams on best practices. The engineer will establish programs aimed at cost savings to support overall plant requirements and will advise on improvements to preventative maintenance programs. Collaboration with suppliers and internal engineers will be crucial for continuous improvement initiatives. The engineer will also be responsible for authorizing and approving changes to machine tool programs and will train associates on new technologies and manufacturing processes. Adherence to Quality Management System and Environmental Management System requirements is mandatory. The engineer will be involved in team activities and will champion team initiatives, tracking and accumulating cost savings. Understanding and utilizing PFMEAs (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) within the organization is also a key responsibility, including developing, maintaining, and reviewing PFMEAs as needed. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design control systems for machine tools, including electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components.
• Select capital equipment for manufacturing processes.
• Improve current machine tools to increase uptime, improve quality, and enhance productivity.
• Provide engineering support to production equipment and processes, including advising maintenance teams.
• Establish programs for cost savings activities to support overall plant requirements.
• Advise on improvements to preventative maintenance programs.
• Consult with suppliers and internal engineers for continuous improvement programs.
• Authorize and 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.
• Participate in teams and champion team activities.
• Track and accumulate cost savings.
• Understand and utilize PFMEAs within the organization; develop, maintain, and review PFMEAs as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution required.
• Technical knowledge in machine function, processes, control systems, CNC, PLC, servo drives, stepper motor drives, and electrical/electronic systems is required.
• Technical knowledge in mechanical design is required.
• Detailed abilities in capital equipment justification, project scheduling, and managerial planning are necessary.
• Strong human relations skills are essential.
• Ability to mentor and develop maintenance personnel is required.
• Experience assisting other plants/facilities with technical problems is preferred.
• Capability of self-managing assigned project tasks is necessary.
• 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