Job Description

Ulbrich Shaped Wire has a full-time, non-remote opportunity for a _Process and Manufacturing Engineer _at our Ulbrich Shaped Wired facility in North Haven, CT. This position will report to the Plant Manager.

The _ Process and Manufacturing Engineer_ provides technical support on quality issues by conducting root cause analysis and recommending corrective actions. This position will partner with maintenance and manufacturing on developing continuous improvement projects.

** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

(The essential duties and responsibilities listed below are not all encompassing. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned consistent with business requirements.)

• Observes current conditions and identifies challenges at work centers by collaborating with maintenance and manufacturing to develop continuous improvement projects which require engineering involvement from concept to implementation.
• Works with team members to develop detailed work instructions to support processes.
• Participates and leads USW Lean activities (Kaizen/A3/TPM Events).
• Provides technical expertise in all facets of the USW manufacturing process, including productivity, safety, quality and 5S housekeeping.
• Identifies the need for new manufacturing equipment by conducting: ROI calculations; net payback analysis; the review of contract/terms for machine qualification; and qualifying potential equipment builders as well as third party vendors (i.e. electrical/HVAC/plumbing/data network services, structural professional engineers, industrial rigging/crane/floor trenching contractor services).
• Interfaces with customers, vendors, in-house sales and manufacturing staff on quality issues, by conducting root cause analysis and developing corrective action.
• Maintains and provides CAD layouts of the existing and newly located equipment in the plant.
• Coordinate with manufacturing potential machine downtime and scheduling challenges while maintaining the original equipment installation target date.
• Provide technical expertise on processes related to the rolling industry including industrial cleaning technology; wire straightening; and inline/offline gaging for Shaped Wire metrology/measurement.
• Provide support to areas outside of the Engineering area including procurement, quality assurance, maintenance, and production.
• SAS for IoT (Statistical analysis Systems) implementation for process and quality improvement as well as machine predictive maintenance.

Qualifications

** EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:**

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering is preferred plus a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated skill and knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills are required.
• Familiar with lean manufacturing concepts and Quality tools and systems.
• Proficient with computers, CAD or other technology needed to accomplish goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• The ability to work independently as well as work in a team environment.

Additional Information

This position offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits and the opportunity to expand skills within a company that offers a diverse workforce and a welcoming company culture.

Ulbrich is an Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/Disabled/Veterans

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.