Job Description

OB TITLE: Product Engineer DEPARTMENT: Engineering REPORTS TO: Engineering Manager FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SUMMARY: Oversee and improve production processes in the plant. Engineering aptitude, high attention to detail, and the ability to optimize production processes for maximum efficiency are required.

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

1. Plan, manage, and oversee all elements of engineering on a daily basis to produce high quality products

• Assess, analyze and implement improvements to the production process to increase speed and efficiency without compromising quality

• Investigate problems, analyze root causes and derive resolutions to reduce downtown and outages and maximize productivity of machinery and workers

• Ensure all steps of production run smoothly and efficiently; develop best practices to improve production capacity, quality and reliability

• Work closely with Plant Manager to ensure machinery is operated properly and within manufacturers guidelines, as well as provide guidance on the optimum number of workers required to man production lines

• Determine which machines, tools, equipment, etc. will be used and where they will be stationed in the facility

• Design and implement cost reduction initiatives and quality control measures that effectively monitor products and ensure parts are produced to customer specifications

2. Create, promote and adhere to a culture of compliance

• Identify unsafe operations and practices and report any violations to the safety committee immediately

• Follow and adhere to all state, federal and company enforced safety rules, regulations and training

• Maintain proper engineering designs and records for plant, property and equipment

3. Manage plant, property and equipment capital expenditure projects from concept to completion and within established return on investment hurdle rate

• Recommend new technologies that contribute to operating efficiencies and improve earnings

• Solicit bids and work closely with vendors to ensure best price and timely delivery of purchased items

• Provide advice and guidance on how to improve production by upgrading or supplementing equipment currently in use

4. Hire, manage and train technicians to maintain equipment for maximum safety and efficiency

5. Manage engineering personnel and assign tasks as needed

6. Stay current with product specifications, engineering technology and production processes

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/EXPERIENCE: B.S degree in mechanical engineering; master’s degree and professional engineer (PE) licensure preferred. Five to ten years proven experience in production/industrial engineering, with managerial experience preferred. Prior experience implementing lean manufacturing concepts, 5S and quality controls.

LANGUAGE ABILITY: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information to top management, vendors, customers and creditors. Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus.

MATH ABILITY: Ability to work with mathematical concepts 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.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PERSONAL SKILLS:

• Positive attitude and outstanding team player
• Able to multi-task
• Exceptional work ethic and sense of urgency
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented and well organized
• Ability to identify and recommend processes needing improvement
• Efficient time management

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PS Data, Autocad, Cadkey, Solid Works, Barans

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises employees in the engineering department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training, directing work, appraising performance, communication with management and addressing and resolving problems

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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

JAME ROLL FORM PRODUCTS, LLC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in our employment and personnel practices. Applicants are considered for all employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company Description

Since 1979 Jame Roll Form Products has successfully served hundreds of customers throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico (hablamos Espanol). Over 40 years experience in custom roll forming and steel fabrication. Most of the products we manufacture involve roll forming and it is the heart of what we do at Jame Roll Form Products. Our in-house engineering team provides us with a competitive advantage. Our engineers work closely with our customers through the entire product development process, from the initial quote to the end product, to ensure we meet all of our customer’s custom specifications.