Engineer III

Job Description:

Client is looking for a highly motivated engineer to be a part of our team. This role will work with a cross-functional team to ensure smooth operation of our manufacturing process. Key tasks include problem-solving of systemic issues, disposition of discrepant material, review of customer requirements for compliance, and identification of product improvements and implementation of corrective actions. Embedded with the manufacturing team the sustaining engineer will support fast response calls and be expected to use sound engineering judgement to rapidly address business critical operations.

Essential Responsibilities:
* Participate on continuous improvement teams for assigned product lines as product engineering representative. Work in team environment to meet plant driven metrics for quality, safety, delivery, performance, and inventory.
* Champion product engineering driven cost out projects for hose, tube and fitting product engineering to meet annual cost out target for the department. Provide design and product engineering support for cost out initiatives driven from other departments such as manufacturing and supply chain.
* Perform engineering evaluations of customer data to Client data. Identify differences and address per approved processes.
* Serve as primary contact for buyers for issues requiring product engineering review for conformance to requirements, change requests, clarifications, etc.
* Complete product engineering actions to support the daily defective material review (DMR) process on the production floor along with quality and manufacturing engineering. Update engineering documentation as needed.
* Provide initial engineering review of customer returned material, work with lead engineers, quality engineers, and customers to determine root cause of failure. Produce failure analysis reports as needed.
* Lead problem solving activities and projects involving design and configuration of existing product. These may be initiated out of the continuous improvement teams, customer returns, supply chain issues, etc. Project scope may include redesign, change management, qualification test plan development and execution.
* Support product engineering functional goals such as the review of engineering standards, engineering process improvements, and 5S.
* Participate in new product development design reviews. Provide input from day-to-day experience. Learn from lead engineers for personal development for future roles.

Basic Qualifications:
* Bachelor"s degree from accredited institution in engineering required. (Mechanical or Aerospace discipline preferred.)
* This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
* Ability to read and understand Drawings, Specifications, and Requirements
* Understanding of design evaluation techniques such as reliability analysis, statistical tolerance stacks up, Failure Mode and Effect analysis (FMEA), etc.
* Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite tools
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and switch focus efficiently
* Ability to compose clear and concise written communication


Preferred Qualifications:
* Proficiency in CAD (CATIA V5 preferred)
* Exposure to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
* Knowledge of fluid conveyance related products, manufacturing techniques and materials
* Familiarity with Product Data Management (PDM) systems for documentation control and workflow management
* Familiarity with continuous improvement tools such as value stream mapping, Kaizen, etc.
* Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) background

Additional Information:
* Position requires interaction with customers, customer representatives, auditors, regulatory agencies and all internal departments/functions/levels.
* Limited travel may be required (?10%)