What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manufacturing Engineer position at American Hydro?
Steeped in a tradition of hydropower, American Hydro is a leading supplier and installer of large equipment for the hydro electric industry, specializing in design, engineering, precision CNC manufacture, upgrades and servicing of high-performance, hydro-turbines and large pumps.
We are currently looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to add to our team located at our York, PA facility. We are a tight-knit group that takes a great deal of pride in what we produce. If you are detail-oriented, hardworking, and looking for a place to call home, we invite you to apply for this opening.
Essential Functions Performed by the Position
- Working with limited supervision and independent judgment: Develops work instructions and procedures in support of manufacturing processes.
- Prepare detailed work instructions and directives in support of manufacturing processes.
- Drives, implements, and supports continuous improvement projects and activities.
- Estimating labor by analyzing part drawings, specifications and manufacturing process required to produce fabricated parts and assemblies.
- Develop comprehensive work instructions and routings for machine shop and fabrication processes, ensuring clarity and adherence to drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
- Provide technical guidance and training to production personnel on manufacturing processes, procedures, and techniques
- Analyzes manufacturing processes and workflow for continuous improvement opportunities and implements changes.
- Performs methods and cost analyses and conducts process measurements.
- Develop new manufacturing processes / tooling and resolve manufacturing constraints.
- Develop facilities, equipment, and personnel layouts for manufacturing including preparation of capital expense justification(s).
- Proficient in use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, Quality systems, and other manufacturing support systems.
- Assist other department personnel in reviewing engineering designs for producibility.
- Assist in the resolution of supply chain issues impacting manufacturing.
- Ensure the effective application, integration and measurement of manufacturing techniques and resources that successfully accomplish manufacturing processes/activities in support of safety, quality, cost and schedule objectives.
- Able to mentor team members of manufacturing processes/activities
- Lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Oral and written communication skills
- Read blueprints
- Understanding of geometric tolerancing
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Problem-solving skills
- Analytical thinking skills
- Design expertise
- Leadership skills
- Meeting facilitation skills
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- AutoCAD (Preferred)
- Lean methodologies (Preferred)
Required Education and Experience
- Associate’s degree, Engineering or other Engineering related degree
- 5-8 years related experience or equivalent experience.
Licenses or Certifications Required
- Six Sigma Green Belt (Preferred)
- Lean Credentials (Preferred)
Environment and Working Conditions
- Normal office environment
- Long periods of sitting
Travel Requirements (percent)
• None
The benefits of joining our team
Because we seek to hire the best people, we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better, so we offer a comprehensive benefit program which features:
- health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental and vision plans
- a 401(k) plan in with a generous company match
- financial protection through disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance plans
- tax advantages through flexible spending accounts that allow you to pay for specific health-care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
- a generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase along with your tenure with the company
When you join our team, you do more than simply switch companies to progress your career. You become part of our family, a group of talented women and men who drive business success.
Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Industrious Group and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business need.
