Associate Engineer - Kentucky Staffing : Job Details

Position Purpose: Responsible for coordinating process improvements, tooling designs, and equipment uptime for the axle line.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate tooling aspects of a project and component design.
• Create/modify/release part drawings.
• Designs, validates, provides test reports, and sign-off documents, and ensures production readiness.
• Work on initiatives to decrease downtime and increase equipment output.
• Coordinates the tooling design and test aspects on the project with manufacturing engineers.
• Provides continuous improvement through employee development, process improvement, and elimination of waste.

Education and Training:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering required; Degrees in Mechanical, Agricultural, or Aerospace Engineering preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years minimum experience with tooling design.
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD or equivalent.
• Must be proficient in 3D modeling, CREO preferred.
• Experience with PLM software, Teamcenter preferred.
• Must be proficient in GD&T.
• Must have knowledge of manufacturing techniques and their impact on cost, weight, and performance.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of dimensioning methods per ANSI Y14.5M

Physical Demands:

Frequent sitting and working at computer for extended periods of time. Occasional standing and walking on concrete. Occasional climbing stairs and fixed/vertical ladders. Ability to lift and carry up to 60lbs. Ability to push/pull carts (minimal 25lbs) and parts (minimal 60lbs). Ability to drive as required. Ability to travel as required. Environmental Conditions: Manufacturing. Lighting: Adequate. Ventilation: Adequate. There is welding smoke from the process that is visible in the air. Temperature: Non-Temperature Controlled. Humidity, Heat, Cold are factors during the year.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Benefits:

We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education. We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.