Manufacturing Engineer - International Company at Columbia

Job Description

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - Low Volume Heavy Equipment Manufacturer  Columbia SC 
 
COMPANY PROFILE:
Our client is a division of a global diversified industrial company which serves metals, construction, rail and energy industries.  This division of the company has been in operation since 1905 and has multiple operations throughout the US.

• Heavy equipment manufacturer – global customer base
• Advanced  Technology manufacturing
• Largest manufacturer worldwide in their field

WHAT THIS COMPANY OFFERS YOU:

• Longevity of employees – low turnover
• In operation for more than 100 years
• Medical / Dental / nd Vision Coverage
• FSA
• Basic Life, Voluntary Life
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• 401K program with Match
• Educational Assistance
• Vacation
• 12 Holidays Annually

THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY:
Newly created position to support growth and accelerated processes of the manufacturing facility.

• Develops product/process designs and implements production methods to reduce manufacturing costs.
• Develop and maintain BOMs in the ERP System
• Develop and maintain production routers
• Provides engineering support for the development of railway maintenance equipment. 
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to improve productivity, reduce lead time, create cost savings, and facilitate a safe environment
• Facilitates production processes by meeting with appropriate departments regarding production capabilities, production schedules and other considerations
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future production requirements/potential
• Develops continuous improvement using lean methodologies to drive improvements.
• Develops and implements product qualification protocols
• Works with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment

 
COMMUNITY
Columbia is the state capital and largest city in South Carolina with a population of 130,591. The city is the center of a metropolitan statistical area of 767,598, the largest within the state.

• Lake Murray and several rivers provide outdoor recreational opportunities
• Nationally ranked zoo
• University of South Carolina and multiple other universities & colleges as well as tech schools provide multiple choices for higher education opportunities
• Housing costs are lower than the national average plus the average house size per dollar spent is larger
• Diversified Economy
• Three major hospital systems
• Revitalized downtown area with shops and restaurants.

 

Job Requirements

BACKGROUND PROFILE:

• • Shop Floor / Hands on Degreed Engineer – BS in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering or similar discipline
  • Experience in low volume, job shop, or heavy equipment assembly operation
  • Process Optimization
  • Strong Mechanical background
  • Part presentation and deliveries
  • Cost savings across multiple product lines
  • 5 + years experience in manufacturing engineering
  • 2 or more years Lean Manufacturing
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical data
  • Should understand a Value Stream Structure
  • Area and cell layout
  • Familiar with AutoCAD and SolidEdge
  • Familiar with Team Center (a major plus)

Newly created position due to growth within the company - considered a priority position within the company

For this and other opportunities you can also view our job board at www.gallman-consulting.com

Country: USA, State: South Carolina, City: Columbia, Company: Gallman Consulting.