Manufacturing Engineer

In accordance with SKF USA recruiting policy, please be advised that to be considered you must:

• Be in your current position for at least 12 months.
• Have received a Full Achievement or higher overall performance rating.
• Notify your current Manager of your application for this position.

Reports to: Manufacturing Engineer Manager

Location: Sumter, Sc

Job ID: 23390

Salary Range: $ 76,000.00 to $ 91,000.00

Performs engineering work varied in nature and complexity encompassing planning, evaluating, designing, developing and adapting tools, machines, and new technologies for the purpose of producing new products, increasing productivity on existing products, enhancing quality and reducing manufacturing costs (i.e., the optimum use of workers, machines, materials and facilities).  Works closely with other engineers, maintenance, logistics, manufacturing and quality to achieve optimum manufacturing objectives.

• Makes mathematical/mechanical computations and independent analyses applying scientific and engineering principles, practices and appropriate analytical tools as required.
• Develops capital plan and initiates appropriation requests (PAR’s) for major projects.  Establishes systems for control of project progress, time schedules and costs.  In conjunction with Accounting, prepares PAR post completion audits. 
• Establishes engineering and equipment standards for efficient application of resources and maintains records and files.
• Directly responsible for the engineering and related functions of his/her assigned manufacturing operation(s) including:

1. The setup and maintenance of labor standards
2. Development of the manufacturing process for new products and maintaining process documentation including manufacturing drawings, tooling, fixtures, BOM, process routings, SPI’s, etc.
3. Methods, processes and procedures analysis and work simplification techniques
4. Designing and subcontracting of tools, fixtures and gauging
5. Controlling NC/CNC functions, including setup sheets, DNC systems and all other interacting projects as well as the training of operators and others
6. Analyzing and processing engineering change requests
7. Plant, machinery, equipment, assembly layouts
8. Troubleshooting technically challenging problems (machinery, equipment, processes)
9. Analyzing for improvement to labor, manufacturing costs, variances and margins

• Initiates cost reduction proposals and investigates proposals from other sources.  Compiles appropriate information, makes recommendations for action, implements (if appropriate) and checks on results obtained.
• Directs / oversees cost reduction and product / process improvement projects as assigned.
• Renders technical service to all other departments as required.
• Lead or participate in development of Corrective Actions to address internal or externally identified problems.
• Manages / performs other duties and projects as assigned.

• Minimally a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related degree plus 2 - 4 years of relevant experience.  A minimum education requirement of a Technical Associate Degree/Apprenticeship Graduate plus at least 5 - 8 years of directly relatable or equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated problem solving required
• Demonstrated ability to apply proper analytical and/or Lean tools in completion of their assignments
• Metal working experience preferred (drilling, turning, taping, grinding & selecting associated tools)
• CNC programming preferred
• Manufacturing experience preferred (taking raw material and making finished product)
• Assembly experience preferred
• Face to Face customer experience preferred
• CAD/CAM, SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Knowledge of XA, SAP or other ERP system preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Experience in leading Capex projects preferred.

Please note internal candidates will receive a confirmation that they have successfully applied for position.

This Position is NOT open for International Recruitment.