Manufacturing Engineer - Capex

Retech Systems LLC•Buffalo, NY

7d•$90,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the technical aspects of furnace building. The primary responsibility of this role is to support multiple furnace and sub-assembly builds, liaising between engineering and industrial assembly. This person will work closely with the project teams, both engineering and assembly, to execute sub-assembly and full furnace builds at Retech.

Requirements

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to be proactive and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
Mechanical aptitude is a must.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in an engineering field.
10 + years in a manufacturing setting desired.
Engineered to Order large capital equipment experience desired.
Versatile and willing to help the manufacturing team while also putting safety as a top priority.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external customers.
Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.
Detail-oriented with the ability to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment.
Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally (~15%).

Nice To Haves

Electrical, Vacuum, Hydraulic, Water and Pneumatic experience a plus

Responsibilities

Understand the design intent and the execution of the furnace.
Identify and close gaps in work instructions.
Work with the assembly team to establish building plans for furnaces.
Work with assembly to document and improve furnace and sub assembly work instructions.
Resolve any internal manufacturing or assembly issues through communication with Design and Project Engineering.
Resolve any vendor manufacturing issues through communication with Design and Project Engineering.
Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency for full furnace builds.
Maintain project plans and hit lists to ensure furnaces are complete.
Assist in breakdown and shipping planning for furnaces.
Drive continuous improvement through better drawings and work instructions.
Help organize resource allocation for furnace builds.
Support the work of contractors from multiple disciplines on-site.
Support assembly teams to ensure all parts are available for sub-assembly and furnace builds.
Ability to handle exceptions and ambiguity.