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OPW Fueling Components, LLC
Sr. Engineer, Fiberglass Design. Job in Smithfield Gr8Jobs
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What they do
A Manufacturing Process Engineer develops workflow, work station, and equipment improvement recommendations within a company's manufacturing environment. Fine tunes manufacturing processes by researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment. Evaluates manufacturing processes, applies knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and material.
$92,069 / year median in North Carolina
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Assure that design and development tasks are carried out according to OPW Product Development process map.
- Identify cost savings projects and designs. Complete these projects from start to finish on time and within budget.
- Lead projects through a stage-gate process.
- Conduct research on alternative composite materials, resin, fabrics, and processing methods to optimize desired performance attributes for product and process design.
- Utilizes advanced composite analysis techniques and modeling to develop innovative product solutions to meet customer expectations.
- Must have strong attention to detail to complete designs, maintain document control processes, ECN releases and create BOMs & part number set up.
- Coordinate all phases of development, including creation, prototypes, testing, and analysis. Areas of design emphasis include Injection molding, rotational molding, multi-layer extrusion profiles, cast iron, stainless steel, and brass components.
- Conduct detailed element structural analysis of composite and metallic components and assemblies to verify product performance.
- Design molds to efficiently process raw composite materials to meet material, design, and manufacturing requirements.
- Ability to simultaneously work on multiple strategic projects.
- Evaluate field and production issues, recommend improvements as necessary.
- Support Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality Control, Sales, Marketing, Inventory Control, Production and Human Resources as needed.
- Operate well in a team environment with other functional departments providing input and guidance in a timely manner.
- Participate in cost reduction programs and coordinate cost reductions as necessary.
- Support manufacturing of composite products through sustainability and productivity projects.
- Encourage and foster an environment for new ideas and innovation.
- Other activities as needed.
Requirements:
Education- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Composite Engineering, Material Science, or 2-year associate's degree with equivalent design experience. Experience
- Minimum 5 years work experience in Design Engineering (experienced in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred).
- Experience in composite design and manufacturing techniques for structural applications utilizing Lite Resin Transfer Molding, Resin Transfer Molding, Compression Molding, Injection Molding, Reaction Injection Molding Processes, and SMC.
- 3D CAD experience with solid modeling, data management, and analysis software. (NX, ANSYS, Siemens TeamCenter, Oracle, preferred).
- Background in Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process and Product Development Process (PDP) is a plus.
- Experience with commercial and industry standards (ISO-9001, NFPA, UL, EPA, AASHTO, ASTM, ANSI, ASME, etc.).
- Demonstrates the ability to solicit the cooperation of others and positively influence the efforts and dynamics of work teams.
- Professional presentation skills, persuasive communication skills, adept listening, and highly developed interpersonal skills.