Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer performs a variety of engineering tasks to develop, test, implement, and document manufacturing processes and methods.  This is done both on the production floor and in an office setting, and completed in accordance with product specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards while also ensuring compliance to all required governmental laws and safety standards

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoots a variety of routine to moderately complex production problems involving continuous manufacturing processes. Investigates and determines the root cause of failures and problems. Recommends countermeasures or changes in processing methods.
• Conducts routine to moderately complex engineering trials and production process evaluations for manufacturing operations. Analyzes production data and identifies trends, problems, and opportunities for improvement.  Recommends process adjustments to improve product quality and manufacturing efficiency and reduce material and manpower costs.
• Creates, writes, and maintains standard work instructions.
• Develops, tests, implements and documents manufacturing processes for new and existing parts and/or products.
• Prepares training materials and trains key production employees and production supervisors on new work procedures and manufacturing processes.
• Examines the manufacturing process for cost reducing automation opportunities and leads the implementation of approved projects.
• Responsible for supporting existing factory automation, including software, controls, mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Estimates manufacturing costs, process time and manpower requirements. Consolidates, documents and presents results for review.
• Conducts research, compiles data and prepares reports. Prepares and delivers presentations.
• Reports to work prepared and on time
• Supports the mission of the organization and adheres to all company policies
• Work with the engineering team to complete capital projects on time, and within budget.
• Performs other duties as directed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 4 years’ post graduate experience in a continuous process manufacturing engineering environment required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to satisfy the requisite qualifications of the job.
• Must possess the ability to draft in 3d, with SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology to the production of various products.
• Working knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of goods.
  • Very good analytical, problem solving, communication, and presentation skills. Strong math skills. Intermediate skills in Excel and other application software used in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models
  • Programming and robotic experience is preferred, but not required.
  • Demonstrate the ability to safely work with basic hand tools or machining equipment.
  • Ability to solve complex problems using creative thinking

     

    Physical Work Conditions

    50 – 50 split between office and plant work environment. 

     

    GEOTEK Benefits

    GEOTEK offers a competitive pay and benefits program, including 401(k) match and profit sharing. 

    The compensation range for this position is $74,000 - $111,000. Final offers may vary based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The posted range represents the expected earning potential for this position within the current organizational budget and market conditions

    Who We Are: 

    For over 30 years, GEOTEK has been internationally recognized for industry leading composite technologies, engineering, and service. The company has grown PUPI® into the leading global provider of fiberglass crossarms and is committed to adding and developing other market-leading composite brands for the world’s infrastructure. The company was founded in 1990 to manufacture and market Common Sense Fencing and other pultruded fiberglass products. Early on GEOTEK also began producing utility composite crossarms for Pultruded Utility Products, Inc., a company it acquired in 2000 and renamed Pultruded Utility Products International (PUPI) to reflect the global opportunity for these products. PUPI (pronounced “puppy”) is a brand of GEOTEK. Using proprietary processes and several patented inventions, GEOTEK manufactures and distributes engineered fiberglass composites that are used by the transmission and distribution power lines and substations. The company is well positioned for sustained growth and profitability through market expansion and new product offerings. 

    OUR PURPOSE:

    As the global leader in composite crossarms, we aim to broaden our engineered composite products in infrastructure applications with light poles and beyond. 

    Mission:

    Enhance the world’s infrastructure with engineered composite products. 

    Vision:

    Develop, acquire, and grow respected composite product brands; where each product line delivers market-leading reliability, performance, and value to global infrastructure customers. 

    Values:

    “TRUE Values” 

    • TEAM –we before me 
    • RELIABLE –every day in every way 
    • URGENT –the drive to do 
    • ENTERPRISING –be curious 

     

    Learn more at GEOTEK.com

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Salary : $74,000 - $111,000