Manufacturing Engineer - Laser Specialist
Seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Laser Specialist to join their team in Mississippi. A family-owned business that has been operating for 60+ years. They are a global leader in wheel alignment systems, wheel balancing systems, vehicle inspection systems, and more. The equipment is made in the USA and is approved by vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and dealers in over 130 countries. The company was recently named a finalist for the 2023 Best Places to Work award by the St. Louis Business Journal.
Responsibilities:
- Support and strive towards safe operations in all facets of the manufacturing facility.
- Plans and executes the overall laser cutting strategy by studying production plans, part models/drawings, materials, specifications, and machine parameters.
- Improves machine throughput and uptime using a data-driven approach.
- Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, inspect, and validate laser cutting equipment.
- Collaborate with the plant staff and outside vendors regarding installations, upgrades, modifications, repairs, and spare or emergency parts.
- Perform equipment failure analysis and work with a team to develop a preventive or predictive maintenance solution.
- Initiate projects and develop cost estimates with supporting data for financial justification.
- Develop and lead training sessions for operators and maintenance technicians.
- Create and maintain technical documentation including work instructions, procedures, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance tasks.
- Other assignments as deemed appropriate by the manager.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or other related technical discipline.
- 5+ years related industrial work experience.
- Experience in laser cutting and CNC equipment operation and maintenance.
- Knowledge of industrial machine controls and automation including the following: solid-state circuitry, electronics, robotics, electrical-mechanical devices, motors/drives, wiring diagrams and schematics, computers, etc.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of Products: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
- Experience using Microsoft Project, AutoCAD 2D.
Work Environment:
- During a typical 8-hour shift, up to two-thirds of the day will require standing, walking, or sitting.
- Required to occasionally reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Always have the ability to hear and talk.
- Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include color and peripheral vision, close vision, and distance vision. Must have depth perception to judge spatial relationships.
- During a typical 8-hour shift, exposure to mechanical and moving parts is frequent. Exposure to fumes and airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions is occasional. Exposure to moderate noise at times is occasional.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this role, please apply with your CV and a cover letter.
