Seabee, a Ligon Co Hiring for Capital Projects Engineer at Hampton, IA Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Capital Projects Engineer would be responsible for planning, equipment selection, implementation, and execution of all CapEx projects for Hampton sites to ensure projects deliver expected results. Provides liaison between the engineering department and other departments to identify future improvement needs. Maintains manufacturing processes for the purpose of reducing and controlling costs. Responsible for the design of special production machinery necessary to maintain manufacturing operations at competitive levels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

§ Investigates manufacturing operations to determine areas for process improvements. Recommends process changes where justifiable by cost studies. Goal: To manufacture products by the most favorable method.

§ Determines methods for manufacture during design of new products. Recommends design modifications to permit manufacture by the most favorable method.

§ Responsible for managing all activities concerned with the delivery of multiple capital projects from inception to completion

§ Prepares and presents requests for capital with all necessary information and financial data to support justification.

§ Provides engineering advice, compiles data and determines probable costs for process improvements projects.

§ Provides engineering services to the Quality Assurance and Manufacturing departments.

§ Develops and implements plant and equipment layouts to accommodate changing needs of operations and manufacture in the most cost-effective manner.

§ Examines documents such as blueprints, drawings, change orders and specifications to verify completeness and accuracy of data.

§ Investigates manufacturing operations to determine areas for process improvements. Recommends process changes where justifiable by cost studies. Goal: To manufacture products by the most favorable method.

§ Provides engineering services to the Quality Assurance and Manufacturing departments.

§ Implementation of new work instructions/ procedures for new equipment and for changes to existing equipment.

§ Confers with document originators or engineering personnel to resolve discrepancies and compiles required changes to documents.

§ Responsible for the engineering and related functions of his/her assigned manufacturing operations including:

a) The set-up and maintenance of labor standards;

b) Methods, processes and procedures analysis and work simplification techniques;

c) Analyzing and processing engineering change requests;

d) Troubleshooting technically challenging problems (machinery, equipment, processes); and

e) Analyzing for improvement to labor, manufacturing costs, variances and margins.

§ Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.

§ Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.

§ Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.

§ Resolves ergonomic issues in production and takes all appropriate countermeasures to protect personnel & property.

§ Maintains professionalism consistent with company’s policies.

§ Performs all work in a safety conscious manner. Be aware of dangers and take all appropriate counter measures to protect yourself and others around you.

§ Responsible to maintain a clean and safe work area consistent with the Company’s housekeeping policies.

§ Other duties as assigned by manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES –

• Manage and provide leadership for, up to 3 direct s.
• Set goals for the team to achieve increased performance
• Develop and communicate expectations and work plans.
• Responsible for holding direct s accountable to their work plans
• Utilize succession planning to coach and develop subordinates.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A BS Degree preferred in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering, Equipment Maintenance, or related technology. Must have a comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, methods, and various processes, tools and related manufacturing equipment. Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in hydraulic cylinder manufacturing, plating, casting, or related/equivalent manufacturing arena (grinding, turning, cutting, milling, NC/CNC machinery and programming languages), and CAD/CAM. Personal computer experience preferred, with emphasis on usage on Microsoft Office Suite, and ERP/MRP applications.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, blueprints, correspondence and memos in English. Ability to write English correspondence. Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and small group situations to management and company associates. Ability to work across organizational lines, and to interact with others.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Requires abilities to use basic and advanced math to complete budgeting, statistics, and blueprint calculations.

REASONING ABILITY

Problem solving ability through the use of disciplined processes. Preventative actions based upon data used to determine potential problems and then using decision analysis reasoning to determine actions to reduce potential of occurrence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hampton, IA 50441: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person