Manufacturing Engineer

Full-time - Mid Level

Aiken, SC

About the position

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer who is eager to grow with our company here at Emerson Discrete Automation. This role will work with the Engineering Manager and will be responsible for various operations within the engineering department.

Responsibilities

• Work 'hands on' with assembly operations in the production of fluid and pneumatic control products, and valve products used with air, water, compressed liquids, and gases.
• Responsible for problem solving and fixing within the Valve and Actuator assembly departments, including pneumatic, electronic, and PLC controlled test equipment.
• Support of product assembly, including root cause analysis thru fixing processes of component assembly and testing.
• Source capital equipment for replacement equipment or new projects.
• Create part routings.
• Quote components for internal costing.
• Support new product development, pilot runs and product launches, and existing product localization and development of work cells.
• Validation/creation of assembly procedures and product performance. Lead/create PFMEA, Process Flow Charts, Assembly Procedures.
• Use appropriate systems to document change approvals when required.
• Test products and verify level of compliance using either laboratory or production equipment while supporting activities related to customer returns and corrective actions.
• Use of Oracle software, AutoCAD and CREO 3D CAD Modeling, and Office 365.
• Implementation of Perfect Execution, continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices. Support/lead cost reduction projects.
• Obey all safety rules and stop work if continuing is unsafe or will create an unsafe condition. Report all safety concerns immediately.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by manager.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field of study.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Experienced with mechanical and electrical components, and industrial engineering applications.
• Knowledge of manufacturing assembly equipment and ability to fix using root cause analysis. Must be hands on.
• Strong mechanical abilities, fixing experience with root cause analysis.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Act with utmost integrity, professionalism and positive demeanor.
• Must be a great teammate and lead by example.
• Legal Authorization to work in the United States – sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong organizational ability, communication (written and oral), interpersonal, engineering drawing skills, and computer skills including Auto CAD and/or CREO as well as Microsoft office.
• Knowledge of PLC’s, and ability to create programs/fix PLC’s.
• Knowledge of 5S+1, lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvements.
• Strong understanding of tooling, machining, and equipment building principles.

Benefits

• Flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs.
• Variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee resource groups.
• Recognition programs.
• Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.