Manufacturing Engineer I

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.
• Supports all existing manufacturing processes, including data collection and analysis for the Ellwood Specialty Metals Group.
• Supports operations, maintenance, and environmental, health, quality improvement and safety projects.
• Support the evaluation, design, and implementation of project/improvement initiatives.
• 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).
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary.

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.