Job Description
Boyd Thermal by Eaton is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in our Lancaster, PA location.
SUMMARY
Leads projects for production including but not limited to developing, improving, transitioning, proving out and executing projects by performing the following duties:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Product transitions: Lead transitions from engineering to production using standard operating procedures. Should also be able to lead the engineering team in their faceted discipline.
Process/Product improvements: Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout. General understanding of manufacturing efficiency (Lean practices) to be able to analyze and plan workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout. Capex: Leads capital expenditure efforts for the engineering department and plant. Shows an understanding of the relationship with expenditures and returns on investments.
Solid Modeling: Design fixturing and tooling with an approved solid modeling program and creating properly dimensioned drawings to geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) standards (ANSI/ASME Y14.5M-1994).
Technical Writing: Capable of writing technical reports, proposals, journal papers, and technical articles with minimal review. Possessing good writing skills is an important capability at this level.
Presentation Skills: Capable of independently preparing and presenting technical and company background presentations and briefings. Command of professional oral and presentation skills is an important capability at this level.
Sales Support: Supports sales through proposal writing, conducting analysis, and generating solutions to customer's requirements, preparing datasheets, customer visits and preparing cost/bid support information.
"Hands On" Related Duties Most of BOYD THERMAL BY EATONs work involves the support of production through designing, fabrication and testing of complex proto@type hardware, fixtures, and assemblies. As a result, BOYD THERMAL BY EATON encourages "Hands-on" engineering activity. As a result, an engineer should be able to perform as well as direct other engineers, technicians, production associates in the fabrication, test and delivery of hardware, fixtures, and assemblies. This "Hands-on" experience is a valuable learning step as the engineer's career progresses. This work involves:
Machining
Brazing (torch and atmosphere furnaces)
Welding
Operation of furnaces
Assembly work
Test setup and testing using developed plans and experimental test programs and fabrication procedures. Analyzes test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.
Minor electrical work
Project Management:
8.1 Delivery Schedules: Ensures that customer deliveries are met on time. Deliverables include hardware, reports, technical date, proposals, etc. If dates are in jeopardy of falling behind (i.e. not On-Time), notifies Sr. Management immediately to ensure resources are properly applied to project and schedule is restored.
8.2 Quality: Ensures production units fabricated under their control meet customer and BOYD THERMAL BY EATON's quality specifications/expectations. When necessary, this should be coordinated with BOYD THERMAL BY EATON's Quality Department.
8.3 Customer Communication: Ensures that the customer is notified of any technical or delivery changes/problems immediately upon discovery. Any communication to the customer shall be coordinated with the proper Regional Sales Manager.
8.4 Financial: Responsible for ensuring each project they are personally responsible for meets the targeted cost budget.
8.5 Intellectual Property: Actively maintains control of company related intellectual property, trade secrets and patents. Assures that all new inventions are documented in an Invention Disclosure, IDI, Form and submitted to the patent committee.
8.6 Hosted Customer Visits:
Orders Lunches in advance of the customer meetings and prepares the food table the day of the meeting. This includes preparing the Coffee Station in the conference room.
Stocks and maintains the drinks in the refrigerator.
Stocks eating utensils, plates, napkins, etc.
8.7 Supplier Communication: Ensures that the supplier timeline reflects internal timeline requirements. Responsible for maintaining supplier communication and holding weekly / monthly meetings with supplier.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelors of Science (B.S.) degree in engineering with 5-10 or more years' experience.
Language Skills
Has the ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on complex topics to top management, engineering staff, customers, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
Work Area Cleanliness
The cubicle area is to be neatly organized and maintained by the owner. There shall be no material that is visible above the top of the cubicle wall. No material is to be stacked on the floor or in corners. In addition, your cubicle area shall not be a project material inventory location. Desk top and table tops shall be neat and orderly and absent of stacks of papers, literature, magazines and books. Please see Boyd Thermal by Eaton's cubicle area organization requirements for more specific information.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. In addition, the position requires occasional travel on airplanes and automobiles to visit customers to review progress, present findings and plan additional work and support sales.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
APPEARANCE AND ATTIRE
Must be well groomed and dress professionally.
CITIZENSHIP
Ability to meet government requirements to work on ITAR and DDTC related projects.
All Job Posting Locations
Lancaster
Remote Type
On-Site
EEO Statement
Boyd Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
