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Manufacturing Engineer

Global Point Technology Group (GPTG)
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Manufacturing Engineer - Klauber Machine & Gear         

Pacific, MO

Full-Time, on-site

1st shift M-F

Salaried Exempt                               

This position is responsible for supporting the revision of electric motors and gear motors and also coordinates the production process for those products. This position also supports the manufacturing plant by monitoring the creation of a product, working on design and manufacturing improvements to increase quality and reduce cost, tests finished products for quality purposes and recommends changes to product specifications as necessary.

General Responsibilities:

  • Manage mechanical customer product inquiries and product changes
  • Use and interpret SolidWorks for 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings
  • Coordinate and support the product development team to finalize product ideas through implementation
  • Evaluate product prototype (samples) to identify potential safety hazards and manufacturing improvements
  • Oversee start of the manufacturing process (pilots) to ensure productivity and safety
  • Improve, design, and specify manufacturing tooling and fixturing to improve safety, quality, and productivity
  • Create outline and manufacturing drawings, conduct ECN / ECR review, develop operation sheets and develop BOMs for electric motor and gear motor projects
  • Occasionally oversee transfer of product as necessary among GPTG locations (may require higher travel during project duration)
  • Travel limited to suppliers, customers, or other locations (0%-15%)
  • Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures
  • Participate in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • NOTE: The proceeding examples are representative of the assignments and responsibilities performed by this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability required.)

Education/Licensure/Credentials Required:  

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering or equivalent related education and experience

Experience Required:  

5+ years’ experience with mechanical components or manufacturing support
2+ years’ CNC programming experience using Master Cam, Machine (G-codes) Equipment
Previous experience with the transfer and installation of equipment and also with the transfer and implementation of processes 

Experience Preferred:  

2+ years’ experience in new product development support

Special Knowledge/Skills Required:  

PMDC and universal motors manufacturing and equipment
Experience with SolidWorks CAD
Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite and basic office tools and equipment
Proven initiative-taker with intuition for what needs to be done
Must have good time management skills
Strong organizational skills, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, customer service focus, technical capacity, as well as the ability to work well in a team environment.
Strong mechanical aptitude
 

Knowledge/Skills Preferred:  

Knowledge of FMEA, Lean System, and project management a plus
Strong analytical capabilities, with a basic understanding of statistical analysis techniques


Physical Demands Required:

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 can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Standing, walking, and sitting for a majority of the time
  • Use of hands and arms to touch, lift, and reach, etc.
  • Talking and hearing for a majority of the time
  • Typing for portion of time
  • Lifting and/or exerting up to 10 lbs. of weight/force frequently and up to 50 lbs. of weight /force occasionally
  • Frequently exposed to production floor elements such as noise, dust, fumes, odors, and heat
  • Frequently working on production floor without climate control
  • Cognitive requirements include the ability to learn quickly, manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and be highly productive without need for much supervision.
  • Must be capable of remembering, imagining, logical, numerical, and verbal reasoning, perceiving, problem solving, and providing output that users can act upon.