Production Engineer I in Kanawha, Iowa at Stellar Industries Inc

Summary: Develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls. Coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development of engineering instructions using manufacturing engineering practices.

• Prepare quotations for labor, tooling and equipment to support the business unit requirements.

• Participate in concurrent engineering design reviews.

• Evaluate and approve drawings, routings, specs and other documents.

• Design and procure tools/equipment.

• Evaluate and solve production problems.

• Train assemblers or conduct training to introduce new processes.

• Prepare/manufacture prototypes as required utilizing the principals of concurrent engineering.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• PC applications including Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel.

• AutoCAD and Solidworks experience.

• Ability to measure accurately using machine tools.

• Epicor (ERP) applications experience.

• Excel in interpersonal and written communication and organizational skills.

• Mathematical skills such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

• Must have initiative, be willing to work independently and as part of a team, possess a strong desire to learn, enjoy computing and technical design, and be practical and creative.

Education and Experience:

• Two-year trade school degree with/or pursuing major in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

Manufacturing & Operations, Engineering