Brazing/Mechanical Engineer - 1st Shift

Summary

The Braze Engineer provides brazing and assembly process assistance to the plant under the direction of the General Manager. Responsible for the development of brazing systems and technology to ensure services meet contractual requirements established by customers and procedures. Also supports the sales function with braze related issues and quotations.

Responsibilities

• Direct activities of braze and maintain appropriate braze staffing as needed to meet company goals
• Work with plant personnel to evaluate and solve braze related issues
• Provide technical support to Sales and assist with braze related quotations
• Work with customers with braze related issues
• Develop new brazing processes for new work, select the appropriate plant for it, place the work, and train plant employees in accordance with BMS requirements
• Evaluate plant brazing capabilities as needed to recommend new equipment, equipment upgrades, or new technology
• Provide input to the Quality Group with respect to brazing processes
• Ensure customers' needs are appropriately met by shipping to schedule with minimum turnaround time and a high degree of quality, working closely with the Quality Manager
• Responsible for enforcing company handbook and communicates with Office Manager and/or General Manager on matters relating to discipline
• Responsible for purchasing and/or approving materials for shop, facilities, tooling, fixtures, etc., under the guidance of the General Manager
• Participate in staff meetings as a member of management
• Must work in a manner consistent with the EMS
• Responsible for the care and treatment of customer's inventory and perform duties in a safe and responsible manner to prevent customer loss or damage
• Perform other duties as dictated by position or required by the General Manager

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements — candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holder
• Must demonstrate the ability to read, write and communicate the English language

Education & Experience

• Engineer Degree or equivalent experience in metallurgical, materials, or welding engineering
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in thermal process processing with emphasis on brazing processes (furnace, induction, or torch, etc.)
• Knowledge of heat treating, operations management, metallurgy, inspection and customer needs through technical and advanced training, seminars, college, B.S.M.E. (metallurgy) and/or equivalent work experience

Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including reports as required, attend staff meetings and interface with other departments
• Must be knowledgeable of tooling needs and costs
• Tooling design experience preferred
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and customer specifications
• Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures, and accept constructive criticism

Physical & Mental Demands

• Must be able to work in a sitting and/or standing position for extended periods of time in an office/industrial environment
• Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions
• Ability to bend, pull, stoop and reach to perform functions
• Ability to lift 25-50 lbs
• May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc.
• Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
• Ability to hear in person and via phone

Pay

• Pay range: $105,000 – $115,000 per year
• Actual pay determined based on skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity
• Position is classified as exempt and paid on a salary basis
• Eligible for annual bonus plan/sales incentive plan based on performance measures and targets aligned with the company's strategic goals and direction

Benefits

• Employee and family medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
• Company paid life and disability
• HSA/FSA options
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Benefits eligibility begins on day 61 of employment