Fiberglass Engineer II

Altec Industries • Saint Joseph, MO

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About The Position

Altec is currently seeking a Fiberglass Engineer II to join our team in Wathena, Kansas. In this role, you will work on the finishing and machining of fiberglass boom tips and platforms, supporting the production of aerial devices and digger derricks. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the manufacturing process, from concept and design to final assembly. As a manufacturing engineer, you will design, develop, and implement technologies and processes in Altec's diverse manufacturing environment. Machining capabilities and supporting machining initiatives will be the primary focus of this role.

Requirements

• ABET EAC-certified Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Master of Science in Engineering from a college that offers ABET EAC-certified BS degrees.
• Active PE license in the United States.
• Internal candidates - Minimum of two (2) years' full-time Engineering experience.
• External candidates - Minimum of two (2) years' experience in an engineering role after meeting the above education requirements.
• Machine experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work with team members and work with minimal supervision.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time, potentially on short notice, which may include flying.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with fabrication equipment.
• Experience with fixture design.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks or equivalent CAD drafting methods.
• Experience in Continuous Improvement and process control.

Responsibilities

• Ensures manufacturing is building product in conformance to current engineering documentation.
• Reviews the design of components and parts for design-for-manufacturability.
• Monitors costs, manpower efficiency, machine capability, space utilization, etc. and recommend as appropriate revisions in manufacturing methods.
• Leads continuous improvement efforts in the areas of Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Productivity.
• Leads the integration of new designs into Manufacturing.
• Leads and implement Capital projects.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Program
• Retirement 401(k) Program
• Vacation and Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Repair and Maintenance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree