Job Title/Name of Function:
Manufacturing Engineer
Responsible
Maintenance & Engineering Manager
Department/Group:
Longview Engineering
Travel Required:
No
Location:
Longview, TX
Position Type:
Full-time
Position Level:
Associate
Functional Area:
Use defined functions only. See "Org Structure Function" options.
Company Information
The Crosby Group manufactures premium accessories used in lifting and material handling applications for a wide range of industries. The company, known for its uncompromising quality, premier customer service, and "world-class" training programs, offers a broad range of products suitable for the most demanding of operating conditions. Products include wire rope clips, hooks, shackles, lifting clamps, hoist rings, overhaul balls, snatch blocks, crane blocks and sheaves. The Company serves the land-based and offshore energy, construction and infrastructure, cargo handling and towing, marine, mining, and transportation industries.
For additional company information, visit the company's website at www.thecrosbygroup.com.
E/O/E
Mission
This position is a Sr. Engineer and works under the direction of the Engineering Manager to provide interdepartmental and shop floor technical support in areas related to the Company's manufacturing activities. Professionally conducts assignments in the following areas, including but not limited to, productivity and process improvements, process automation, tooling and fixture design or redesign, cost reductions, etc.
Responsibilities include the maintenance of the engineering drawing libraries for all products, tooling, and fixtures, accountable for the proper creation, retention, and disposal of engineering records per the latest retention policy. The position is responsible for maintaining work center documentations, parts and programs..
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Support machine controls and upgrades for manufacturing equipment
Provide PLC programming support for manufacturing equipment
Provide design of integration of sensors and data collection systems for manufacturing equipment
Develop automation upgrades for manufacturing equipment
Under the general direction of the Engineering Manager design and oversee fabrication of necessary tooling and fixtures to support plant production of quality product
Review all production areas annually for non-value-added activity and develop process improvement plans to eliminate the same
Develop and maintain database of all Crosby drawings and production machining programs
Provide daily engineering service support for the manufacturing operations
Serve as a member of the tooling/design committee
Travel to customer locations to fix and/or trouble shoot problems with Company's product line
Coordinate with Crosby Group Engineering to maintain the database of product drawings
Conduct meetings as appropriate to ensure product changes and new products are adequately understood by those impacted
Participate in meetings to share information on projects, processes, plans, tooling, design, quality, safety, and other associated requirements
Communicates with engineering personnel at Crosby Group and other locations to resolve problems on tooling, designs, dimensions, tolerance, Engineering Change Notice (ECN), Engineering Change Request (ECR), and other related issues
Supplies technical advice and information to other departments as requested within the scope of his/her knowledge
Assist the Engineer/OPEX Manager in driving change in the Crosby culture toward cross-functional teams increasing success through Operational Excellence
Assist in resolving safety issues at the plant level
Assist in the development and maintenance of ISO procedures and the plant quality book
Assist in the planning, directing, coordinating, investigating, recommending, and monitoring of engineering activities at the plant level and brief management personnel as to the status of projects, plans, and new product introductions on a periodic basis
Work Experience, Skills, Abilities
2-7 years related
Proficient in design of tooling, manufacturing systems, and project management
CAM programming
Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to use precision measurement devices and knowledge of engineering drawings, blueprints and tolerances
Familiar with CAD system and proficient with one AutoCAD compatible system or computer aided machining program
Oral and written communication proficiency
PLC and controls experience preferred
Travel is required occasionally (driving/flying)
Must be able to work necessary hours to accomplish or complete job tasks. Occasional 50+ hour work week may be required
Exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles typical to a manufacturing environment
Preferred Experience
Forge Die design experience
Advanced knowledge of complex surfacing, volumetric calculations for die preforms
Mold design experience using CREO design software
Steel forging problem solving experience
Experience using Deforms simulation software for complex forge process including bending, rolling, blocking, finishing, and trimming
Experience with forge surface and energy calculations
Experience using FARO CMM for reverse engineering
Education
Engineering B.S. required
Contacts (Internal/External)
Special Location/Position Requirements
Languages
FLSA Status
Worker Category
English
Exempt
Salary
Physical Demand / Environmental Conditions
Office with Moderate Shop exposure
Normal office conditions. Office located may be located in a multi-level office building. Job demands may require long periods of sitting, telephone work and/or computer work, as well as interaction with other people. Normal office conditions include walking, standing, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, lifting, driving and/or traveling.
Moderate exposure to shop conditions, which are variable depending on the task assigned, but are generally dirty. Is subject to shop noise. Involves extensive standing and walking. Skin and eyes are subject to drying and irritating fumes, vapors and solutions controlled to OSHA standards. Works both in and out of doors, normally indoors, with sometimes dusty or confining work areas when in the shop/lab.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
