Manufacturing Engineer- Matamoros, Mexico - Brownsville, United States - Howard Industries
Description
This position will work in our facility in Matamoros, Mexico. There will be occasional travel to our Headquarters in Laurel, MS.
Manufacturing Engineer
About Howard:
Howard Industries is the leading manufacturer of liquid-filled power and distribution transformers and dry-type transformers for the utility and commercial/industrial markets with over 4,000 employees (the 2nd largest private employer in Mississippi) and over $1 billion in revenue. The corporation consists of 5 main divisions: Howard Transformers, which is the largest producer of distribution transformers in the U.S., Howard Lighting, Howard Transportation, Howard Technology Solutions, and Howard Medical. Howard Industries offers an excellent compensation and benefits package and is located in Laurel, Mississippi, a charming and historic city located thirty minutes from Hattiesburg, one hour from the Gulf Coast, and two hours from New Orleans.
This Position Supervises:
Maintenance Technicians
Outside Contractors
Additional resources on a project basis.
Supervisory Duties:
Maintenance Technician task assignments
Initiate product & process design changes
To design, build and or acquire plant equipment, jigs, and fixtures
To identify, justify and implement material and process cost improvements
To work with corporate safety dept. personnel to monitor, maintain and provide training for safety programs at the local plant
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree (or higher degree)
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering is required
At least 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment
This position will work in our facility in Matamoros, Mexico. There will be occasional travel to our Headquarters in Laurel, MS.
Job Duties:
Participate in product design and evaluation.
Product/process cost reduction.
Product/process documentation.
Prepare and debug turret and press brake programs.
Project recommendations.
Provide technical training, support, and direction to manufacturing supervisors and personnel
Lead projects to analyze process rejects, scrap, cycle time, etc.; identify & implement corrective actions.
Participate in RGA analysis and corrective actions
To operate within established practices and procedures.
Cooperate with other departments relative to accomplishing company goals.
Contribute relevant technical knowledge to Engineering, Manufacturing, and quality staff.
Be familiar with the proper operation of factory equipment.
Be familiar with the proper execution of industry-standard tests, industry specifications, and safety standards.
Benefits for Eligible Employees:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
401K
Paid Vacation
Holiday Pay
Tuition Reimbursement
+ More
Equal Opportunity Employer Vet/Disabled