Junior Manufacturing Engineer

HOLT Group • Waco, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for providing technical and troubleshooting support related to the production of components, including fixturing, machining applications, safe practices, and programming. This role applies standard engineering techniques to design, analyze, test, maintain, repair, or improve products, components, or assemblies. Additionally, it utilizes computer-aided design (CAD) software to create blueprints for product manufacturing. All manufacturing components will be processed to run on various machines such as cut tables, plate rollers, horizontal/vertical machining centers, and turning machines. The incumbent is expected to consistently demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values, collaborate with key internal/external resources, and participate in ongoing self-development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of three to five years in manufacturing operations or operational experience required.
• Up to two years of computer-aided design (CAD) software required.
• Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing processes, tools, manufacturing, and operations, and asset acquisition.
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering techniques.
• Ability to operate computer aided design (CAD) to design and draft blueprints.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret detailed and complex drawing information to develop time-sensitive component set-ups and actual processes.
• Computer and related software knowledge and/or experience and the ability to learn/use new computer programs.
• Knowledge of Microsoft products (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and SQL / Access databases.
• Verbal, written, communication, and presentation skills.
• Solid interpersonal and customer service skills with internal customers.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle a complex workload.
• Ability to identify complex problems and to review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Coaching, training, and influencing abilities.
• Ability to prepare reports and maintain records.
• Ability to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a specialist with respect to programming software (GM code, Esprit, ProNest, etc.) to establish processes for creating or forming components.
• Provides input on applicable fixturing/work holding and cutting tools to achieve manufacturing objectives for component production.
• Maintains machining and forming processes to specifications and performs process testing to ensure quality control.
• Collaborates with and mentors operators on the proper use of each process, ensuring programs are not permanently modified.
• Communicates operational issues, ergonomic and safety concerns, efficiency improvements, process bottlenecks, and quality concerns to the Operations Supply Chain Manager.
• Maintains a high level of understanding in electronic file organization, security, and maintenance.
• Partners with engineering design groups to resolve manufacturing challenges associated with machining and forming during NPI and prior to production order release.
• Assists with continuous improvement activities, 5S development, Rapid Improvement Workshops, and machine PM development.
• Monitors adherence to quality standards and develops action plans to address programming problems causing sub-standard quality.
• Communicates, maintains, and collaborates with the MPS team, including machine operators, welders, MFG technicians, Process Specialists, and Manufacturing Engineers.
• Collaborates with Manufacturing Engineering to create detailed set-up sheets and instructions (Standard Work) for component production.
• Communicates feedback to the area section manager and participates in Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCAs) for issues, defects, and concerns.
• Operates computer-aided design (CAD) equipment to create plans, develop drawings, and propose layouts of products, components, and assemblies.
• Performs engineering computations and prepares specifications.
• Reports and compiles information on operations for documentation.
• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies and company standards.
• Works overtime as required by workload and customer needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED