Manufacturing Engineer

Plasser American Corporation • South Norfolk, VA

227d

About The Position

Some see the railway as transportation, while at Plasser American we see it as transformation. The story of how steel tracks turned the American promise into American progress and forged a trusted pathway to the possibilities of the future. It's a story that continues today, an American legacy unfolding mile by mile. There is a lot riding on those tracks and we know that support, quality and know-how are all important aspects in staying on track. That's why the Plasser American tradition begins with a promise. A promise to do things right. An unapologetic commitment to quality that makes us the longtime trusted leader in cutting edge American made innovations for the North American railway. It's a promise to see things differently to turn ordinary steel into safer passages. To be a partner that you can count on to engineer solutions for the challenges of today and for the opportunities of tomorrow. From research and design, expert manufacturing and delivering unparalleled services, our customers trust us to keep them ahead of the curve. Progress is about more than getting from Point A to Point B. It's knowing you have a trusted foundation to move you forward toward new possibilities waiting around the corner. Join Plasser American to become part of our team forging ahead towards new opportunities in railway maintenance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering required.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering preferred.
• Experience evaluating and troubleshooting manufacturing processes and machinery.
• Experience using CAD, CAM, data analysis programs and related software.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organization and management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• High level of technical expertise.
• Strong analytical thinker.

Responsibilities

• Identify areas for improvement in manufacturing processes.
• Maintain high levels of manufacturing and product quality.
• Design new products and processes.
• Ensure cost-efficiency and conformance with regulatory standards.
• Analyze production processes, schedules, methods and other data.
• Develop detailed layouts for workflow, equipment placement, and space requirements.
• Research and develop new processes, equipment, and products.
• Establish routings for new products and maintain existing routings.
• Lead and participate in the review process on products with manufacturing cost overruns.
• Review routings, inspection procedures, bills of material, packaging, and prints for consistency.
• Design and recommend layouts and product flows in production shops.
• Review and calculate labor, material and other production costs.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and legal regulations.
• Project ownership including project initiation and planning.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for manufacturing methods.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair services.
• Conduct engineering assignments to develop new methods, tooling and machine concepts.

Benefits

• Accrue 80 Hours of Paid Time Off during your first year of employment.
• 10 Paid Holidays per year.
• 401(k) match of $0.50 for every $1.00 you contribute up to 6% of your salary.
• Merit bonus after completion of the audit at the end of the fiscal year.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Free Short and Long Term Disability after 90 days of employment.
• Free Life Insurance - 2 times your annual salary.
• Company Events.
• Free employee medical and dental coverage - valued at $7,500.00.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree