Manufacturing Engineer

Columbus McKinnon Corporation • Damascus, VA • 3h ago

Job Summary/Overview

Provide technical support to machine shop manufacturing operational activity, with emphasis on milling and turning. Recommend and implement processes, fixtures, tooling, machines, and methods to meet the needs of manufacturing and to support continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide technical support to the machine shop pertaining to machines, processes, tooling, fixturing, programming, metrology, and overall troubleshooting.

Leads process improvement and cost reduction initiatives, including the application of lean manufacturing principles such as setup reduction.

Develop and optimize CNC programs and associated tooling for machine tools with Fanuc, Okuma OSP, and Mazatrol controllers.

Ability to analyze, specify, and bring to full production machinery in the most cost efficient manner, including the selection and implementation of new capital equipment.

Develop, evaluate, improve, and document manufacturing processes, including determination of the most effective raw materials, establishing bills of material, and specifying routings.

Plans and directs production activities and establishes production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations, high quality, on time delivery, and lowest possible cost.

Compiles and analyzes production, maintenance, and operational information to determine causes of operating or production problems and uses to implement solutions.

Design and develop manufacturing processes and equipment, related fixtures, and tooling that help achieve short lead times, quick change over, zero defects, and low production costs.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

Ability to work independently, multi-task, and coordinate activity within cross-functional teams.

Ability to interpret complex technical drawings, understanding and utilize metrology and geometric tolerancing, and measure complex parts.

Working knowledge of continuous improvement tools and lean manufacturing.

Proficiency with Microsoft software applications.

Proficiency in CAM software, preferably Mastercam

Experience with hobbing and shaping gear cutting processes and associated part measurement

Project management skills, including initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years - proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we're going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

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