Engineer II

Progress Rail • Patterson, GA

4d

About The Position

The Engineer II coordinates, organizes, supervises, and directs engineering activities involved in manufacturing parts from routing through shipping. The role sustains production in a continuous-improvement environment, including sustaining engineering, process improvements, maintenance, and expansions. It is responsible for keeping the shop operating efficiently and improving production-process efficiency and profitability. Duties and qualifications may vary by assigned division.

The position is typically based in an office, with occasional visits to industrial areas. Domestic and international travel may be required. The role may involve exposure to non-temperature-controlled environments, noise exceeding 85 decibels, temperature changes, heavy machinery, and other hazardous conditions; personal protective equipment may be required during industrial visits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, transportation, and/or heavy-equipment industries, with hands-on mechanical and/or electrical experience and proficiency with hand tools.
• Thorough knowledge of work-measurement techniques, manufacturing and assembly processes, and quality-control procedures.
• Ability to read, understand, and create technical prints; hands-on machining and fabrication background; strong ability to interpret and read 2D drawings.
• Basic welding knowledge sufficient to determine correct build sequences.
• Knowledge of SAP/LN or another MRP system; ability to write and read G-code; ability to use CAD/CAM software; basic AutoCAD; CNC programming knowledge; and proficiency with PLCs, electrical controls, and industrial hydraulic systems.
• Understanding of LEAN manufacturing principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including creating detailed specifications, procedures, and technical reports; ability to negotiate technical solutions with domestic and foreign customers and design partners.
• Ability to manage, plan, and evaluate others’ work in team situations.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Five to seven or more years of experience in manufacturing processes, assembly sequence, production time, or related areas focused on design, materials, R&D, tool design, manufacturing build sequence, and/or programming related to the rail industry.
• Knowledge of diesel engines and engine components.
• Basic experience with CATIA, SolidWorks, or other 3D modeling software.
• Familiarity with Association of American Railroads specifications and regional industry standards.
• Experience with ISO requirements.

Responsibilities

• Establish and coordinate tooling activities, or review and evaluate proposals for new manufacturing processes.
• Lead continuous-improvement efforts with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams, and develop long-range plans for process and manufacturing improvements.
• Provide electrical-controls engineering and technical support to manufacturing operations.
• Help ensure maximum reliability of equipment, processes, and procedures.
• Participate in new development programs and advance employee ideas and improvement projects; test and evaluate material sources, manufacturing methods, and product design changes to improve productivity.
• Assist in developing training materials, work instructions, quality manuals, and other employee documentation.
• Investigate equipment and process failures, diagnose faulty operation, and recommend improvements.
• Review predictive-maintenance data and develop action plans; assist with equipment maintenance and the spare-parts program, and improve shop-floor productivity.
• Work with design engineering and quality assurance to develop procedures for producing high-quality parts that meet customer expectations.
• Create routings for parts released through design engineering to support smooth shop-floor flow.
• Procure operational items such as gauges, stands, tools, cabinets, and hoists.
• Coordinate subcontractors and service representatives.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge of relevant technologies and manufacturing systems.
• Assist with facility, product, and equipment expansions.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match, immediate vesting, and no waiting period
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Supplemental accident, critical care, and hospital insurance
• HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance plan
• Education assistance program
• Employee recognition programs
• Site-specific production and incentive plans
• Site-specific step and skill-level wage adjustment plans
• Site-specific relocation and sign-on bonus programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level