Responsible for the engineering aspect of manufacturing and machining operations through a team of lead associates. Maintains design control and supports project schedule, steel processing, and fabrication through project life cycle while ensuring the health and safety of all associates is protected.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• 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.
• Drive continuous improvements working with a cross functional wage and salary team.
• 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.
• Ensure contractual requirements are met.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology (Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial) or related field from an accredited college, university or technical school or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Competencies:

• Upholds Safety & Quality Standards.
• Embodies Esprit de Corps.
• Relentless Customer Focus.
• Conveys Integrity, Trust & Professionalism.
• Executes with Excellence & Velocity.
• Inspires Team Members
• Communicates Effectively
• Resolves Problems
• Elevates Those Around Them

Required Skills and Abilities:

• 1-2 Years of SolidWorks experience.
• 1-2 Years of AutoCAD experience.
• Must be a highly organized individual, who is self-motivated, and can work independently.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Preferred knowledge of fabrication and assembly practices, tools and fixturing.
• Ability to work with vendors, customers, and employees.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, drawings and governmental regulations.
• Must excel at working in a team environment.
• Must be able to familiarize yourself 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.

Travel Requirements:

Minimal

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk, occasionally stoop, kneel and/or climb; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

Work Environment:

Exposure is frequent to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles - eye protection is required, and fumes, machine vibration, and noisy conditions, high temperatures, and occasional to a restricted space work area. All Keel locations are tobacco free where appropriate.

Need Assistance?

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email talent@keelusa.com with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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