Manufacturing Engineer - Toshiba America Energy Systems

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Toshiba America Energy Systems Corporation (TAES) provides energy industry solutions – new equipment, retrofits, maintenance, outage planning and more – for current and future power generation needs in the Americas, including thermal, hydro and nuclear power plants.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to work out of our Milwaukee Service Center. The Manufacturing Engineer will lead groups of people in developing methods and processes for machining new and old parts in CNC and manual machines to support the repair of steam turbine and generator equipment. Focus is on improvements of existing repair methods, manufacturing process, and increase the shops capabilities while being more efficient. Providing feedback to improve the processes of parts, components, and repairs associated with steam turbine, generator equipment, and CNC machining.

Essential Duties

• Work with programmers, ME’s, planners and shop supervision in defining optimal processes, tooling, and fixturing for machining of new parts.
• Develop processes and methods to be used by shop personnel in repair of generator equipment and steam turbine equipment with emphasis on efficiency, quality and safety.
• Support develop and testing of new machining processes for steam turbine and generator service projects with updated tooling and programming.
• Develop, design, and implement new tooling and fixturing for use in shop work and machines.
• Interface between the shop and engineering department on technical issues associated with machining and manufacturing new or repair parts.
• Be a team leader in facility, process, safety, and organizational improvements applying 5S and six sigma methodologies.
• Support the project managers in reviewing bid specification, quoting various machining activities, and determining machining schedule durations.
• Represent production planning during bid-no bid meetings, bid reviews, and customer meetings.
• Address non-conformance issues and provide technical expertise in root cause and corrective action plans.
• Support in training of new planners, engineers, and operators on current processes and methods.
• Application of Lean principles to reduce waste and increase throughput.

Education and Required Experience

• 5+ year experience required in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency utilizing manufacturing systems preferable Oracle EBS system.
• Capable of operating a PC system in a network environment.
• Experience in a service environment preferred.
• Hands on experience in machine operation, machine setup and troubleshooting required.
• Experience working with tooling and equipment vendors to specify and purchase equipment required.
• AutoCAD or solid works experience required.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficient with MS Office- Outlook. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project
• Ability to generate clear and concise proposal, reports, procedures and work instructions.
• Strong communicator and be able to work with shop management and all employees on jobs, processes and projects.
• Ability to communicate and work with shop management and project managers to incorporate specific engineering and customer requirements into the production process.
• Team leader skills, capable of leading the team to a common goal/objective.
• Lead continuous improvement projects.

Certifications and Licenses

• APICS certification in CPIM or CSCP a plus

Physical Requirements (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.)

The employee must be able to lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

The majority of this work takes place in an office and the work environment is that of a typical office environment in a manufacturing setting where noise levels are usually moderate. Frequently the employee will interact with personnel in the plant where he/she may be exposed to higher noise levels.

Additional Info

Toshiba employees enjoy a comprehensive compensation and benefit package including an annual bonus, a generous 401k match, health, and wellness programs as well as generous time off.

Toshiba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.