Senior Process Engineer - Enviri Corporation
West Columbia, SC 29170
About the Job
Harsco is recognized for technical leadership and worldwide experience in virtually all major aspects of railway track maintenance. We enable railroads to operate at peak efficiency over smooth, precisely aligned track that increases railway safety while reducing fuel consumption and other key operating costs. Our broad array of equipment and services support every type of railway operator, from major national and international railway systems, to short lines and high-speed urban transit networks.
Job DescriptionPosition Summary and Primary Responsibilities:
A Senior Manufacturing Engineer supports both production and engineering with exploration into production difficulties, analysis, and the recommendation of solutions to ensure proper production flow. Based on engineering and program data, the selected candidate will execute activities to define, implement, and support the manufacturing and assembly methods that enable optimal use of the resources required. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will work with engineering on solving non-standard problems and will trigger the change process, plan and coordinate complex projects (costing, schedules, and writing of reports)
The key working relationships of the Manufacturing Engineer Level:
- Report directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager
- Lead/guide/mentor level I & II Process Engineers
- Regularly interact and provide insight and influence at all levels from shop floor associates to business leaders in leading and encouraging best shop practices
Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Establish and maintain manufacturing sequential orders.
- Write factory orders and rework orders as needed.
- Identify and perform analysis on critical cycle and takt times.
- Define and implement optimized line balancing for specific assembly rates.
- Establish detailed manpower requirements such as work centers, crew type, shift, etc.
- Analyze production capacity such as manpower and equipment.
- Collect, validate, document, and maintain manufacturing data such as workloads, capacity planning, equipment, footprint layouts, etc.
- Analyze and revise production standard times.
- Optimize, establish, and organize work centers considering ergonomics and material flow.
- Work center Flow Cell Layout & Design.
- Identify and participate in Continuous Improvement events.
- Assist in developing functional test procedures (FTP) and PFMEA.
- Drive standardization of processes, production, and products.
- Flow line production/process sequencing.
- Lead and Interface with other departments (PMO, engineering, materials, and operations) and understand total business view at a project execution level
Qualification:
- Education or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering and 10+ years of experience.
- Master’s degree, Engineering related preferred
- 10-15 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree
- LSS Certification Preferred.
- Proficiency in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in mechanical assembly and of flow line manufacturing.
- Proficiency in tooling design to include fixturing/tooling, go/no-go gauges, and poka-yoke devices to improve productivity, safety, and quality.
- Proficiency of CNC machining, Mechanical, Hydraulic, and Electrical systems.
- Proficiency with Machining, Fabrication, and Assembly practices.
- Proficiency of Materials (Metallurgical) and their uses.
- Proficiency with welding (GMAW, SMAW, FCAW) process, Tack Tables or Jigs and Fixtures
- Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical data.
- Must possess good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
- Ability to overcome obstacles and pursue alternate methods when required.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and identify, lead, and implement improvement ideas.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate and partner with cross-functional teams.
- Must be time-driven and possess a strong product development, and operations attitude
- Ability to lead and influence team members.
- Work politely and professionally with customers and coworkers.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong teamwork and organizational skills are a must have.
Additional Information
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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