Manufacturing Engineer - St Paul, United States - Johnson Screens

Description

Job Description

Job Description

Johnson Screens — A brand of Aqseptence
Johnson Screens is the leading global provider of innovative screening and separation solutions.

We support a wide range of industries, which means that almost every product around us has touched one of our screens during its manufacturing process.

Since our inception over a century ago, our products have helped protect lives by reducing harmful waste, providing clean water, and making the best use of our precious natural resources.

We strive to be a great place to work and do what is right for our customers and our people.

We thrive on innovation and continuous improvement and we believe that our people are the key for our success.

Basic Function:

Develop and facilitate the introduction of new processes, equipment and methods to improve manufacturing productivity, throughput, capability, consistency and/or safety.

Coordinate the orderly transition and installation of new equipment and/or methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards.


Duties & Responsibilities:

Must know Quality Policy and comply with all requirements of the Quality System Manual, Operating and technical procedures and work instructions as it applies to the position.

Develop project proposals for tooling and manufacturing equipment.
Develop feasibility studies, cost analyses and time studies.
Perform research, mechanical design, build, test, and commission manufacturing equipment.

Develop equipment documentation such as operating instructions, equipment service manuals, and equipment diagrams, drawings of parts and assemblies, and bills of material.

Identify and evaluate opportunities for improvement of manufacturing processes and equipment.
Work in a team environment, conferring with appropriate personnel to clarify and resolve problems and develop solutions.
Prepare and direct the preparation of layout and mechanical drawings of parts and assemblies.
Work with outside suppliers to resolve problems with material and/or equipment. Implement improvements to production processes, methods and controls.
Coordinate manufacturing launch for new or revised production equipment.
Research, design and development manufacturing processes and process improvements with consideration of production workflow, assembly methods and equipment capabilities.
Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.
Design, develop, test, source and cost-justify various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
Perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency. Support maintenance in equipment improvements and repairs.
Write procedures and reports.


Required Skills:
Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering preferred or equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered

• 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment desired Knowledge of machine design, metal fabrication, welding processes and automation desired

Ability to communicate and cooperate effectively on cross-functional teams.
Must be a self-starter, innovative and able to work independently to solve problems Understanding of mechanical design, mechanical drawing standards to define fabrication processes experience reviewing manufacturing processes and to identify problems and improvement opportunities
Ability to prepare cost and labor estimates as well as business cases for investing in capital equipment
PC skills including drafting software, 3D modelling (Inventor preferred), experience using spreadsheets and word processing software
Familiar with computer tools that may be developed


Benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision

• Family Coverage Available

Safe Harbor 401(k) - 5% Employer Match
Group Term Life Insurance - Additional Coverage Available
10 Paid Holidays per Year
Sick Time & Vacation Time
Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Optional Legal Plan
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Johnson Screens is an equal opportunity employer: Veterans, Disabled, Minorities and Women.

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