Manufacturing Engineer II

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Essential Functions and Major Responsibilities:

Prepares necessary calculations and/or design concepts; analyzes technical studies and proposals, and resolves technical problems by examining relevant technical data and performing appropriate calculations.

Evaluates and develops engineering plans or work orders to have fixtures built and machined.

Assists in the development of build strategies, erection sequences, lifting strategies, etc.

Supports engineering projects by preparing detailed designs from concept designs and written specifications.

Evaluates and develops engineering for fixtures and heavy lift plans.

Confers with design engineering firms and other on staff to resolve design problems.

Develops written specifications and processes for components and systems.

Assists in preparation of estimates and proposals by developing material take-offs, analyzing alternative production strategies for technical risks and feasibility, and creates text, figures, and drawings for technical proposals to customers.

Leads continuous improvement initiatives to reduce bottom line cost in areas such as material usage, ergonomic hazards and labor requirements.

Improves manufacturing efficiency by actively searching for opportunities to improve data quality, data delivery / presentation, and yard production practices.

Other duties as assigned

Job Scope:

The role operates within the confines of the build strategy and other planning documents. The person contributes to the initial build strategy. The position operates within general parameters, however exercises appropriate independent judgment in adjusting priorities, goals and work assignments, methods, procedures and techniques to successfully facilitate the project.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written for constant interaction with all departments and employee levels and outside customers

PC skills required, including engineering computer equipment and software (analysis, design, CAD/CAM and data programs). Knowledge of MS Windows, Advanced Excel, Word, Auto-CAD.

Must be well-organized, detail and customer (internal and external) oriented, a self-starter.

Ability to read and comprehend work specifications, work orders, blueprints, contracts and technical publications.

Knowledge of ACAD, Mastercam, and Solidworks programs to model fixtures and parts to be machined

Ability and skill to create models to be machined as needed

Knowledge of machining carbon and stainless steels, aluminum, Titanium and hard materials

Knowledge of welding processes and metallurgy

Ability to run continuous improvement projects that require acquiring assets, revitalization and return on investment justification

Working knowledge of Materials Requirement Planning System; lean manufacturing process.

Perform costing activities for capital justification, business case analysis and general costing activities.

Ability to handle competing priorities and deadlines effectively and respond well to last minute, high priority, time sensitive projects.

Ability to schedule, direct and organize work within a diverse department and coordinate work with other departments to maintain efficiency and facilitate group decision-making, team building and conflict resolution.

Must be comfortable discussing plans and design details before design is complete. Must be able to discuss concepts before all facts are available.