Manufacturing Engineer

Trelleborg•Giddings, TX

11d

About The Position

Support the manufacturing side of engineering and related items in maintenance of the product lines and engineering department. This person will acquire knowledge of various department operations, functions, responsibilities, and workflow to assist in the manufacture of PTFE, plastic, and rubber parts. Provide design engineering support for customers, operations as well as travel to customer facilities. Analyze existing production processes, product specifications, and support reverse engineering and manufacturing drawings. Develop and write management reports to inform the Plant Manager of the status of critical KPIs. Assist in developing strategic outsourcing or insourcing options to help drive efficiency and overall profitability. Assist and support QA and HSE teams in driving overall quality improvements and safe work environments.

Requirements

Demonstrate technical and problem-solving abilities for manufacturing and process related problems utilizing engineering and scientific principles.
Proficient at setting and achieving established goals.
Ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team player.
Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with other facilities within TSS.
Four-year degree – engineering or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Excellent oral, written and presentation skills.
Ability to handle dynamic workload and priorities.
Knowledge of PTFE, plastic, and rubber materials, sealing system experience a plus.
Knowledge of CNC programming and PLC programming.
Proficiency in 5S and Lean manufacturing process (six sigma green or black belt experience a plus).

Responsibilities

Support the manufacturing side of engineering and related items in maintenance of the product lines and engineering department.
Acquire knowledge of various department operations, functions, responsibilities, and workflow to assist in the manufacture of PTFE, plastic, and rubber parts.
Perform material testing as required.
Train employees concerning materials/testing, testing equipment, and calibration requirements.
Evaluate material test data and ensure data is available for internal and external customers.
Develop and write procedures for material testing as assigned.
Initiate studies for material in conjunction with internal requirements, external requirements, and problem solving.
Provide design engineering support for customers, operations as required, including travel to customer facilities.
Analyze existing production processes.
Analyze product specifications.
Support reverse engineering and manufacturing drawings.
Develop and write management reports to inform the Plant Manager of the status of critical KPIs (internal documentation).
Assist in developing strategic outsourcing options or insourcing options to help drive efficiency and overall profitability.
Assist and support QA and HSE teams in driving overall quality improvements and safe work environments.
Troubleshoot equipment and processes and take corrective action, as necessary.
Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Specify and procure new equipment and implement new processes.
Operator training including new processes and machine operation.
Maintain knowledge of machines and production processes involved in PTFE, plastic, and rubber component manufacturing within TSS.
Improve efficiency of workflow by utilizing continuous improvement process.