Outsource Manufacturing Engineer

Scot Forge•Spring Grove, IL

6d•$60,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Scot Forge Outsource Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for supporting the outsourcing group by providing detailed part-focused engineering. This role will ensure suppliers have the specific capability to produce identified components, establish strong APQP plans, inspection capabilities, etc. Where appropriate, this role with function between the Scot Forge manufacturing team and the outsource suppliers, ensuring a cohesive manufacturing plan (datums, hand-offs, clarifying work instructions, drawings etc). A significant portion of the time will be spent on initial part deployment within a given supplier, ensuring high quality performance, effective recording keeping and specification compliance (examples include Level 1 markings, detrimental material control, etc). They will also be responsible for working with current suppliers on a regular basis for continuous improvement, as well as reviewing the capabilities of new suppliers that are being considered for addition to Scot Forge’s approved supplier list.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering/Technology or related
Minimum 5-7 years of equivalent related experience.
2-3 years experience must be in finish machining or heavy component machining
Valid US passport is a requirement.
Must be authorized to work anywhere in the U.S. without sponsorship
Must be able to pass a 90 day head hair drug test today.

Nice To Haves

Moderate knowledge of multiple of the following manufacturing processes: steel melting, forging, sawing, heat treating, destructive testing, metallography, machining, non-destructive examination and GDT inspection methods including coordinate measuring equipment and techniques.
Strong Blueprint and GDT inspection methods include coordinate measuring equipment, techniques and other metrology tools. (CMM, Romer, Laser)
Required experience with SolidWorks or other solid modeling tools.
CAD, CAM and programming experience highly preferred.
Strong machining and metal removal experience required.
Exposure to multiple alloy systems a positive.
Demonstrated continuous improvement skillset with experience in team-based improvement activities that deliver profitability and velocity improvements.
Proficiency in technical application of manufacturing practices and demonstrated knowledge.
Team player, organized, self-motivated, and capable of independent work.
Effective collaborator with strong communication and negotiation skills.
Project management skills to develop work agreements, project scopes, specifications, schedules, timelines, and definition of deliverables.
Exposure to New Product Introduction / phase gate processes a positive.
Demonstrate good project management skills for the deployment and organization of new projects.
Possess and demonstrate above average mathematical and mechanical skills.
Extensive experience using MS Office.
Ability to communicate a wide variety of technical issues to Customers, Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Operations and Suppliers.
Ability to work safely in a heavy manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the development of complex, multi-partner manufacturing plans.
Work with the supplier and internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop quality control and inspection plans for identified high risk orders/products.
Build and maintain first article, PPAP, or APQP process for supply base.
Translate heavy machining knowledge into work instructions, contractual language, and drawings.
Define the product feature/manufacturing scope handoffs between Scot Forge and the supply chain or between supply chain partners.
Work with internal Quality, Purchasing, Sales and the supplier to resolve any discrepancies noted from the supplier and seek disposition of the non-conforming material.
Understand and develop routings, work instructions, and blueprints to meet customer specifications and quality standards in the most cost-efficient manner.
Focus on initial product deployments, including new product at an existing partner supplier or product previously outsourced but now with a new supply chain partner, assessing supplier capability, product development, product compliance and process stability.
Review and verify each supplier inspection report in a timely manner to verify that all material is in full compliance with Scot Forge’s specifications and Quality Management Systems, as spelled out on the Purchase Order and the drawing.
Communicate to Buyer and supplier the results of the review.
Leverage existing quality systems including NCRs and SCAR, contain and track quality failures, driving for permanent root cause and corrective action.
Ensure supply chain and/or Scot Forge process document reflects all process improvements ensuring both contract and technical document revision management.
Travel to and perform audits of current and potential suppliers, by organizing meetings on-site.
Evaluate the technical capabilities of suppliers including equipment, technical teams, floor execution team members, etc.
Share a formal report showing details of each supplier visit with the quality and procurement teams.