Job Description

Position Purpose

Support the New Product Engineering Department in all areas as required, cutting, forming, welding, machining, and assembly. Identifying and implementing improvements in the manufacturing process and training associates in the correct methods and developing their systems skills

Essential Functions:

• Developing knowledge of the new product manufacturing processes and transferring that knowledge to the production personnel.
• Perform basic robotic welding programming to produce prototype parts and perform process development activities.
• Perform hand welding operations to meet the requirements of weld standards.
• Perform low volume trial production runs.
• Perform inspection operations and collect all necessary data to determine process capability and part quality.
• Fabricate jigs and fixtures as required.
• Work with Engineering on new fabricated products. Assist in providing prototype suspension system components to evaluate and validate designs.
• Provide a clean and safe work environment by performing general housekeeping and eliminating hazards.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Training

• Associates Degree or 3 years’ experience in manufacturing engineering environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Hands-on experience programming machining centers or welding robots.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to read and utilize basic measuring tools.
• Knowledge in CNC or CMM programming.
• Knowledge of fixture and tooling operations.
• Computer experience (Windows, File Management, MS Office).
• Identify, procure, and stock raw materials and operating supplies.
• Proficient hands-on mechanical orientation.
• Self-motivated, results oriented.
• Team approach to problem solving.
• Ability to manage, prioritize and complete multiple tasks on a time bound schedule.
• Professionalism and integrity to communicate and work with employees at all levels of the organization.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Compensation

55,000-65,000

Benefits

We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education.

We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.