Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Are you interested in working for a company that fosters growth opportunities, community involvement and a team oriented atmosphere? ClarkDietrich Engineering Services fosters a work-life balance and offers competitive compensation and benefits. Join a team that is STRONGER THAN STEEL℠. Apply to become a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at our Dallas, TX location.

SUMMARY

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer develops and implements optimal, cost effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Additionally, the position holder recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls. Coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs, research design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods, production equipment and systems integration.
• Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment using AutoCAD/Solidworks
• Programming with Allen Bradley PLCs, Drives, HMIs
  • AMS and Siemens PLCs/HMIs would be a plus
• Networking in IP and Modicon environments
• Rexroth servos
• Panel Design
• Electrical distribution systems
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results
• Designs, implements and tests/sources and cost justifies various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods
• Strong troubleshooting and analyses skills
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and improved efficiency
• Represents manufacturing on cross functional teams

Qualifications:
Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan over a 3-6 month time span
Management; the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods including layout, assembly and production equipment
Product development experience
Quality orientation and attention to detail
Problem analysis and problem resolution
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong team player
Ability to solve complex problems and a variety of changing needs under stress
Solid decision making skills
Large Project management involving both technical and contractor management skills
Extensive experience in either the rollforming industry or a related industry
Production Management Experience
Ability to self-direct in a field environment given the goals of the project
*Ability to run the department and make key decisions in the managers absence

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor degree or equivalent experience preferred
Computer assisted design proficiency
Computer proficiency

• The military equivalent will be recognized in lieu of education and/or experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Spanish would be a plus

REASONING ABILITY:
*Abstract reasoning ability

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Lifting: Occasional, up to 50 lbs
Standing: 8 + hours per day
Walking: off and on, 4-6 hours per day
Body positions; squatting, bending, extending arms, stooping, reaching overhead
Grasping: both hands up o 8 hours per day
Sitting: None
Pushing: Occasionally
Climbing: Occasionally
*Availability to travel 75% or more

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Offce and Manufacturing Plant