What We Do

General Stamping & Metalworks is a leading supplier of stampings and assemblies to the North American solar power industry, which is forecasting another decade of double-digit growth. In addition, we are a key supplier to market leaders in a diverse set of industries including outdoor power equipment, agricultural and construction equipment, recreational vehicles and industrial trucks.

GSM has been in business since 1922, and we realize that our employees spend a large portion of their lives working; therefore, we have invested in the finest facility and grounds in the fabricating industry. We also invest in state-of-the-art equipment, technology, and in our greatest resource, our employees.

What Makes Us Different

GSM is proud of our diverse, welcoming workforce, and we make every effort and investment to ensure their success and provide a path to build better lives. We offer:

• Excellent wages
• $2/hour shift premium for 2nd shift
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Cafeteria
• Fully equipped fitness center
• Locker rooms with showers
• Air-conditioned welding department
• Employee wellness initiatives (on-site flu vaccination, wellness care, and EAP resources)
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• 401(K) Contribution & match
• Holiday pay, and vacation accrual that starts on the date of hire
• Advancement opportunities only a growing company can provide

The Manufacturing Engineer is the champion for new product launches of individual parts. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible to deliver tools, check fixtures, patterns, processes and prints that are capable to produce the specified part in advance of production job start dates.

This job description is an overview of primary responsibilities for this position. GSM expects that tasks and requirements will change from time to time.

Organizational Relationships and Authority

This position reports directly to the Engineering Manager. The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with team members to ensure GSM has a process for every part. This position will collaborate to solve problems and eliminate waste. This team member is expected to halt and correct operations should they encounter an unsafe/incorrect process is occurring.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

• Releases accurate part routings (process, bills of material, set-up instructions, rates, packaging) that meet customer specifications, are optimized and on time for customer demand.
• Conducts time studies to validate or improve processes
• Leads improvement activities
• Participates in budgeting activities to suggest new equipment/technology
• Knows equipment and software capabilities to inform estimating processes

Job Demands and Expectations

The Manufacturing Engineer exemplifies the values of GSM and its vision. GSM expects employees in this position to improve their knowledge, skills and ability, as business needs change.

Departmental Competencies

Welding

• Welding robots
• Welding sequencer
• Welding
• Fixture technology and design
• Laser welding
• Vision systems

Experience

Minimum 2 years in welding operations, programming or other relevant experience is preferred

Work Environment

• Open office, cubicle, individual or shared office
• Shop floor; reaching in tight spaces to adjust equipment

Qualifications and Competencies

To perform this job successfully, an individual must exhibit GSM Core Values of: Integrity, Accountability, People, Curiosity, Teamwork and Service and must demonstrate expert knowledge of the equipment and process within their assigned department. They must possess computer skills:

• Microsoft Office suite
• ERP System
• Laptop, tablet and/or desktop computer
• Engineering software and programs (Solidworks preferred)
• Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) software

This Engineer displays:

• Dependability: Follows the direction of the Department Supervisor and provides accountability for performance of key responsibilities; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits time necessary to reach goals; meets deadlines or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Problem-Solving: Utilizes creative talents and skills to successfully resolve problems; develops solutions that work; works committedly with others to solve problems and resolve situations.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments prepared and on time.
• Employee Relations: Uses good communication skills; listens to learn and responds promptly and effectively and professionally to employee questions and needs; solicits employee feedback to improve responsiveness and initiatives; responds to requests for information and assistance in a supportive and enthusiastic manner; meets commitments.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively.
• Reads and interprets written information.

Education

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering Technology or equivalent
• Mechanical Engineering degree preferred
• Solid Works Essentials or equivalent (preferred)