Harsco is recognized for technical leadership and worldwide experience in virtually all major aspects of railway track maintenance. We enable railroads to operate at peak efficiency over smooth, precisely aligned track that increases railway safety while reducing fuel consumption and other key operating costs. Our broad array of equipment and services support every type of railway operator, from major national and international railway systems, to short lines and high-speed urban transit networks.

　　*I. Position Summary and Primary Responsibilities *

　　A Manufacturing Engineer Level will support both production and engineering with exploration into production difficulties, analysis, and the recommendation of solutions to ensure proper production flow. Based on engineering and program data, the selected candidate will execute activities to define, implement, and support the manufacturing and assembly methods that enable optimal use of the resources required. The Manufacturing Engineer will work with engineering on solving non-standard problems and will trigger the change process. Less supervision is required and the candidate is called upon to plan and coordinate complex projects (costing, schedules, and writing of reports)

　　The key working relationships of the Manufacturing Engineer Level:

　　Report directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager

　　May lead/guide/mentor entry level Manufacturing Engineers

　　Regularly interact and provide insight and influence at all levels from shop floor associates to business leaders in leading and encouraging best shop practices

　　Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

　　Establish and maintain manufacturing sequential orders

　　Identify and perform analysis on critical cycle and takt times

　　Define and implement optimized line balancing for specific assembly rates

　　Establish detailed manpower requirements such as work centers, crew type, shift, etc.

　　Analyze production capacity such as manpower and equipment

　　Collect, validate, document, and maintain manufacturing data such as workloads, capacity planning, equipment, footprint layouts, etc.

　　Analyze and revise production standard times

　　Optimize, establish, and organize work centers considering ergonomics and material flow

　　Work center Flow Cell Layout & Design

　　Proficiency in tooling design to include fixturing/tooling, go/no-go gauges, and poke-yoke devices to improve productivity, safety, and quality

　　Identify and participate in Continuous Improvement events

　　Familiarity of CNC machining, Mechanical, Hydraulic, and Electrical systems.

　　Assist in developing functional test procedures (FTP) and PFMEA

　　Machining, Fabrication, and assembly experience and equipment capability knowledge

　　Basic Materials (Metallurgical) knowledge

　　Welding (GMAW, SMAW, FCAW) process knowledge. Experience with Tack Tables or Jigs and Fixtures.

　　Work center Flow Cell Layout & Design

　　Understanding in Sub-system or Sub-assembly made in work center

　　Capable to interact with other departments and understand total business view

　　Drive standardization of processes, production, and product

　　Flow line production/process sequencing

　　Collaboration and leadership skills for production preparation process (3P)

　　Education or Experience

　　Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering and 2 – 5 years of experience.

　　5 – 10 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree

　　LSS Certification Preffered

　　Working knowledge in a manufacturing environment is essential

　　Knowledge of mechanical assembly and of flow line manufacture

　　Interpersonal Skills

　　Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical data

　　Must possess good communication skills, both verbal and written

　　Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions

　　Ability to overcome obstacles and pursue alternate methods when required

　　Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and identify, lead, and implement improvement ideas

　　Demonstrated ability to facilitate and partner with cross-functional teams

　　Must be time-driven, possess a strong product development, and operations attitude

　　Ability to lead and influence a team members

　　Work politely and professionally with customers and coworkers

　　Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to meet deadlines

　　Strong teamwork and organizational skills is a must have

　　Technical Skills

　　ERP system (Infor LN is preferred)

　　Team Center and Team Center Manufacturing is a plus

　　Microsoft Office

　　Experience with reading and understanding engineering design drafts along with engineering and production bills of materials.

　　CAD (Solid Edge or Creo is preferred)

　　We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

　　If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Rail’s website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Harsco Rail offers the following alternate application procedure: Contact Shannon Godby at 803-822-7589 and Harsco Rail will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job. Please call only for disability application. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.