Manufacturing Engineer III Location Ladson, SC : Responsible for performing all technical functions, as well as providing technical direction and support in projects as a department lead. Maintains design control and supports project schedule, steel processing, and fabrication through project life cycle. Ensures the health and safety of all associates is protected. Provides increasing levels of customer and employee satisfaction while improving the efficiency of manpower, materials, and machines. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Drive continuous improvements working with a cross functional wage and salary team. Creates work packages that establishes the sequence of events, part routings, and product structure through ERP software. Meets product design intent by applying knowledge of design, production, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials. Uses CAD software and other design and modeling tools to create engineering drawings, design fixtures, and develop tool concepts. Performs material takeoffs to quantify raw materials, processes, and hardware required for projects. Programs cutting machines using nesting software. Conducts technical review of design disclosures to ensure all notes, specifications, and flow down requirements invoked are implemented into work packages. Interfaces with customer as required throughout the life cycle of product. Performs other related duties as assigned. Responsible for knowing all technical functions performed in any project. Full Involvement in implementation of department development and improvements. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
7-10 Years of SolidWorks experience. 7-10 Years of AutoCAD experience. This position requires that the person be a highly organized individual, who is self-motivated, and can work independently. Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to work independent and contribute moderately to complex aspects of a project. Preferred knowledge of fabrication and assembly practices, tools and fixturing. Ability to work with vendors, customers, and employees. Must excel at working in a team environment. Must be able to familiarize with product construction and internal applications. Must have knowledge of production scheduling and shop operations. Must have very strong leadership skills, with excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to manage multiple tasks and or priorities and easily adapt to changing situations. Will be computer proficient. Preferred experience with shop floor control, production planning, and inventory control applications. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology (Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial) or related field from an accredited college, university or technical school; 7-10 years related experience and/or training in engineering or manufacturing; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, production associates, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Must possess strong mathematical skills and mechanical aptitude. Requires basic financial knowledge.
REASONING ABILITY Must be able to make sound business decisions and possess strong problem-solving abilities. Requires analytical knowledge; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret technical publications. Must be able to read technical drawings.
