Manufacturing Engineer I

Job Summary

Utilizing independent judgement, this position supports all existing manufacturing processes and supports engineering and safety projects within the Ellwood Specialty Metals Group.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Observes all safety rules and regulations and meets all safety program requirements.
• Ability to learn and understand operations, including material management and flow, shipping and receiving, production scheduling, contractor and vendor management, and customer satisfaction.
• SUPPORTING ALL EXISTING MANUFACTURING PROCESSES, INCLUDING DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS FOR THE ELLWOOD SPECIALTY METALS GROUP.
• SUPPORTING OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND SAFETY PROJECTS.
• DRAFT DOCUMENTATION FOR UPDATED PROCESS PROCEDURES, SAFETY MATERIAL, TRAINING MATERIAL, ETC.
• DRAFT LAYOUTS OF EXISTING AND POTENTIAL FLOOR SPACES TO OPTIMIZE THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
• Support costs savings initiatives to reduce operating expenses.
• BE A LEADER IN SAFETY AND DEVELOP/IMPROVE SAFETY DEVICES, PROCEDURES, AND PROTOCOLS.
• Support quality improvement projects.
• Travel as needed to support efforts within the Ellwood Specialty Metals Group and to visit customers and vendors as required (including out-of-country travel).

Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum of 1-3 years experience in engineering preferred.
• BS degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or equivalent is required.
• Strong safety focus/values.
• Experience in a manufacturing is preferred.
• CNC machine and programming experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• SolidWorks experience preferred (or other similar CAD software).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently (self-starter).
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Ability to work on a team or as an individual.
• Results oriented with a strong desire to succeed.