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plans and designs complex manufacturing processes in an industrial plant. The engineer has full technical responsibility for planning, organizing and conducting independent technical projects for the engineering support of manufacturing operations such as machining, metal forming, plastics processing, welding and brazing, assembly and material handling.

Responsibilities: 

Duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Collaborate, plan, coordinate and execute New Product Introductions (NPIs) for the Orangeburg location
• Manage activities, schedules, resources, budgets, and clearly communicate to a cross-functional team consisting of manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, materials, and production through the process of new implementations.
• Provide complex advisory support in the design, fabrication, modification and evaluation of manufacturing operations.
• Conceive and plan projects involving major production activities, exploration of product and/or process problems, and the definition and selection of new concepts and approaches in manufacturing operations.
• Conduct independent technical investigations involving the application of complex technical principles.
• Evaluate test and production data, prepare technical analysis, and recommend manufacturing methods and processes required to meet design objectives on new or improved products and/or processes.
• Coordinate complex technical matters relating to assembly drawing interpretation, Engineering Change Notices, rework, and manufacturing difficulties and specifications.
• Serve as a liaison with other areas to secure specialized resources and contributions for the project.
• Select and manage the activities of contractors to ensure they are integrated into the project and the organization receives satisfactory standards of service.
• Conduct project meetings and prepare reports to communicate project status within and beyond the project team
• As needed, participate in or lead various projects that may involve manufacturing capacity, cost out initiatives, productivity or other business objectives
• Be the lead advocate for product design optimization for manufacturing, which requires extensive product knowledge of all platforms
• Requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering. Requires at least 5 years related experience.
• Understanding of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
• Experience with analytical and CAD software.
• Requires knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Must be familiar with or possess the ability to obtain familiarity with all assembly and fabrication processes at all residential facilities in order to provide input for design/manufacturing optimization
• Detail oriented to effectively track project schedules and capital spending
• Ability to multitask, as multiple projects/responsibilities will be in process at any time
• Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple teams and responsibilities and the ability to influence groups to work towards common goals
• Requires expert knowledge of mechanical and manufacturing theory and design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.