Industrial Engineer - West Columbia, United States - Harsco

Description

Harsco is recognized for technical leadership and worldwide experience in virtually all major aspects of railway track maintenance.

We enable railroads to operate at peak efficiency over smooth, precisely aligned track that increases railway safety while reducing fuel consumption and other key operating costs.

Our broad array of equipment and services support every type of railway operator, from major national and international railway systems, to short lines and high-speed urban transit networks.

Job Description

A Manufacturing Engineer Level will support both production and engineering with exploration into production difficulties, analysis, and the recommendation of solutions to ensure proper production flow.

Based on engineering and program data, the selected candidate will execute activities to define, implement, and support the manufacturing and assembly methods that enable optimal use of the resources required.

The Manufacturing Engineer will work with engineering on solving non-standard problems and will trigger the change process. Less supervision is required and the candidate is called upon to plan and coordinate complex projects (costing, schedules, and writing of reports)
The key working relationships of the Manufacturing Engineer Level:
Report directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Regularly interact and provide insight and influence at all levels from shop floor associates to business leaders in leading and encouraging best shop practices

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Establish and maintain manufacturing sequential orders
Create and Update Master item production data within ERP system (Infor LN)
Analyze production capacity such as manpower and equipment
Validate, document, and maintain manufacturing data such as workloads, capacity planning, capabilities, master production data, etc.
Analyze and establish production standard times
Manage engineering changes with minimal impact/risk to production
Responsible for determining the material and method of how parts are fabricated (raw stock, forgings, castings, etc.)
Creation of production routings.
Identify and participate in Continuous Improvement events
Familiarity of CNC machining, Mechanical, Hydraulic, and Electrical systems.
Machining, Fabrication, and assembly experience and equipment capability knowledge
Basic Materials (Metallurgical) knowledge
Welding (GMAW, SMAW, FCAW) process knowledge. Experience with Tack Tables or Jigs and Fixtures.
Capable to interact with other departments and understand total business view
Drive standardization of processes, production, and product
Responsible to Manage BOM's and Routers. Capable of restructuring BOM's to minimize production time

Qualifications

Education or Experience

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering and 0 – 2 years of experience.

3 – 5 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree
LSS Certification Preffered
Working knowledge in a manufacturing environment is essential
Knowledge of mechanical assembly and of flow line manufacture
Interpersonal Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical data
Must possess good communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
Ability to overcome obstacles and pursue alternate methods when required
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and identify, lead, and implement improvement ideas
Demonstrated ability to facilitate and partner with cross-functional teams
Must be time-driven, possess a strong product development, and operations attitude
Ability to lead and influence a team members
Work politely and professionally with customers and coworkers
Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to meet deadlines
Strong teamwork and organizational skills is a must have

Technical Skills
ERP system (Infor LN is preferred)
Team Center and Team Center Manufacturing is a plus
Microsoft Office
Experience with reading and understanding engineering design drafts along with engineering and production bills of materials.
CAD (Solid Edge or Creo is preferred)
Additional Information

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Rail's website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Harsco Rail offers the following alternate application procedure: Contact Shannon Godby at and Harsco Rail will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job.

Please call only for disability application. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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