Manufacturing Project Engineer

HBM Holdings•South Bend, IN

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer will support the engineering department by aiding estimating engineering, process engineering, and manufacturing engineering as needed. Duties will include but not limited to contacting suppliers for quotes and process related questions, developing inspection documentation and methods, developing operation drawings for internal processes, cycle time and throughput studies, as well as oversight of engineering projects. This position will also be expected to coordinate with other departments as needed or as otherwise directed by the supervisor.

Requirements

BS in a manufacturing related field of technical study or equivalent.
Experience in metal cutting/machining operations, gear manufacturing experience is preferred.
Working knowledge of many machining and metal cutting processes such as milling, turning, grinding, with emphasis on gear cutting and finishing.
Knowledge of various materials, cutting tools, work holding, cutting parameters, and heat treatments and coatings.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Well-developed skills in multi-tasking and prioritizing.
Experience with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, Outlook.
Experience with an ERP software such as Visual, Epicor, or SAP.
Experience with solid modelling CAD software such as SolidWorks.
Familiarity with CAM software such as Esprit or Mastercam.

Nice To Haves

gear manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with supply base to develop outside process costs and tool costs.
Work through process engineering and manufacturing engineering for process development and cycle time estimates.
Development and maintenance of quality inspection documents.
Development and maintenance of inspection programs for various gauges.
Generate operation drawings to support process routing.
Develop and maintain work instructions.
Implement and track engineering change notices.
Perform measurements and calculations related to process capabilities.
Development of process cycle time estimates.
Track new projects for maintaining timing and capability as needed.
Manage installation of capital equipment for timing and capability as needed.
Work with customers to understand customer specific requirements and interpretation of customer specifications.
Assist with APQP by working closely with process engineering to develop a launch plan for newly acquired business that meets the customers’ expectations.
Develop a relationship with outside process suppliers for quick and accurate reactions to quote requests.
Ability to review scrap and rework data to identify areas of improvement.
Work through engineering department to identify process improvement opportunities that can improve throughput in production and planning.
Develop cost studies for process improvements with estimating engineering.