Summary The Mechanical Product Engineer is an advanced skill level position that requires an individual who demonstrates proficiency across several technical and computer disciplines, strong understanding of manufacturing methods, good project management, understanding of designed-to-order product engineering, and demonstrates the motivation to apply their skills in a large capacity at Watchfire. The emphasis on this role is the mechanical elements of product design, which includes spatial relations, fastening methods, assemblies, plastic injection molding, and structural analysis related to Watchfire’s products. The primary areas of focus for this position are product quality, cost, and performance improvements. Exceptional teamwork, communication, time management, data processing, multi-tasking skills, with a sense of urgency are required. General Duties & Responsibilities • Identify with R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, Production, and Quality teams the established manufacturing capabilities, efficient production methods, quality risks, and cost impacts that will result in the modification or improvements to product designs. • Coordinate with Purchasing personnel to support the effective introduction product changes as it relates to vendors, subcontractors, and inventory management. • Maintain the accuracy of active product designs within a standardized database to ensure they are of current revision. This will include regular communication with engineers, production employees, and quality control. • Achieve cost savings goals by reducing component costs, improving efficiency of manufacture, implementing error proofing measures, creating detailed schematics, etc. • Advise all affected departments regarding the broad impact of product changes (e.g., DCN, ECO, ECR). • Manage projects individually and by leading a team as necessary. Includes conducting meetings and coordinating with other employees, suppliers, and outside contractors. • Communicate with and develop vendors on technical subjects to supply products that meet required specifications and quality standards. • Contact suppliers and OEMs, request quotes, and serve as liaison to outside service personnel as needed. • Assist others as needed on complex mechanical design issues. • Assist Manufacturing Engineering as needed on shop floor automation improvements involving machine integration or material handling. • Regularly attend training on subjects important to Watchfire and stay informed of industry practices and standards. • Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, & crouch in and around tightly configured equipment. Occasionally lift and carry 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 75 pounds. Experience/Education • Minimum 5 years of similar work experience with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field. • Proficient in reading/writing/typing in English. Comprehend written, visual, and verbal instructions. Experience presenting information in small group situations. Excellent reasoning skills related to cause and effect. • Strong experience with computers, internet, smart phone/tablet, AutoCAD software (Inventor, Vault) and Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Outlook). • Experience is required with CNC metal fabrication and machining equipment, welding, plastic injection molding, and fixture and gage design. • Spanish language proficiency is advantageous. Benefits • Medical • Dental • Vision • Company Paid Life/ADD • Voluntary Life/ADD • Dependent Life/ADD • 401k with Employer Match • Vacation • Personal Time Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>Company thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components is one of the world’s automotive industry leading partners for development and manufacturing of highly complex, state-of-the-art drivetrain technologies for both combustion engines and electric motors. Worldwide, 10 locations with 3,800 employees produce over 25 million drivetrain components per year. The product portfolio includes camshafts and cylinder head cover modules for the valve train as well as rotor shafts for battery electric vehicles. Our electrical A/C compressor, designed for the natural refrigerant CO2, sets new standards in efficient and sustainable thermal management. With precision and passion, we are enabling our customers in the automotive industry to achieve their emission and sustainability targets for more than 30 years. Your responsibilities Summary The Manufacturing Engineering department is an elite team that promotes technical and interpersonal skill development. This department is flexible and welcomes diversity of thought as they tackle projects with significant impact on both financial and operating resources in the organization. The Manufacturing Engineer is an integral part of the Manufacturing Engineering and S2QDC Teams. This position is responsible for achieving and maintaining OEE and scrap goals for a specified area of responsibility. This person is responsible to develop and implement improvements that include equipment reliability and efficiency, technician and operator skills, and cost optimizations. This person works within the Manufacturing Engineering and S2QDC Teams to improve production and quality metrics and to provide the appropriate engineering support for the respective production area. Key Deliverables: The Manufacturing Engineer serves as an engaged and trusted source in the organization. Success in this role is measured by the achievement of balanced scorecard metrics including Safety, Sustainability, Quality, Delivery, Productivity and Cost. • Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting Near Misses and/or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE and encouraging others to do the same. • Supports maintenance to initiate, develop, monitor and maintain short-term, mid-term and long-term maintenance plans, based on a thorough understanding of equipment requirements and resource availability. • Responsible for all major technical issues on respective production areas, such as but not limited to resources coordination and management during breakdowns. Support high level maintenance activities in respective production areas during breakdowns. • Identify and implement engineering solutions to improve overall cost of production. Performs return on investment calculations for small projects to prove out its value. • Works with the respective team members to define and implement action plan items and Poke Yoke systems. • Collaborate with Controls Engineers, Tooling Technicians, and Engineering Specialists to implement complex engineering solutions. Understand, advocate, and adhere to all Safety, Quality, and 6S policies and standards within tk. 17. Has authority to stop processes to correct quality, safety or environmental problems, identify and place suspect product on quality hold, and to promptly notify Supervisory personnel when processes become noncompliant. • Has authority to stop processes to correct quality, safety or environmental problems, identify and place suspect product on quality hold, and to promptly notify Supervisory personnel when processes become noncompliant. • Other duties as assigned. Your profile Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, a successful candidate will be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. • Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/ industrial engineering or similar field required with 2 years of engineering experience preferred in manufacturing or related field. • Travel: Occasional travel, up to 5% including international The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements 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. Your benefits • Annual Bonus Eligibility of 6% of your base salary! • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Supplier Discounts • Tuition Reimbursement • Paid Company Holidays • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage • Exclusive free medical services through our partnership with Everside Healthcare for employees and their dependents 3+ years of age. • 401(K) Plan with 5% Company match! Contact We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Notices: If you are an applicant with a California residency, please click on the following link: California Job Applicant Notice of Collection thyssenkrupp Notice of Fraudulent Job Offers
See More Details >>Company thyssenkrupp integrated its Forging & Machining and Undercarriage businesses to start the new business unit Forged Technologies. With roughly 7,000 employees at 18 production sites in seven different countries, thyssenkrupp Forged Technologies has sales of over one billion euros and operates over 50 forging press lines and more than 150 machining and assembly lines in seven countries. The product portfolio includes undercarriage systems for heavy machinery as well as crankshafts, connecting rods, pistons, chassis products, transmission systems and rotor shafts for the automotive industry. Your responsibilities • Perform continuous improvement and retrofitting on machinery at plant and train local staff to diagnose and repair machinery • troubleshoot, diagnose and repair plant equipment, which includes checking voltages, changing out bad components, switching out gauges, as well as making camera and software adjustments • perform PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) programming and diagnose machine faults and failures • research and recommend machine control upgrades to address outdated controls • document changes to electrical drawings and generate upgraded drawings • prepare daily log reports and document/track the off- shift activity to ensure proper follow up on machine problems and repairs • assist E-Techs and work on special projects, including machine function additions and troubleshooting, and repairing plant equipment • add PLC relay outputs based on customer requests. Your profile • Bachelor Degree in Electrical, Electrical and Electronics, or Controls and Automation Engineering or foreign equivalent degree. • 1 year of work experience within an industrial crankshaft forging facility as a Mechanical Engineer, Fabrication or HVAC Technician, or Plant Electrician. • Must have 1 year of work experience with each of the following: troubleshooting electronic controls in an industrial crankshaft manufacturing plant • working with Fanuc and ABB robot electronic maintenance and programming to repair equipment within the Industrial crankshaft forging facility working with Fanuc, Siemens and Allen Bradley control systems to troubleshoot and repair those control systems. Wage range: $89,419 to 95,000 per year. The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements 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. Your benefits We offer an outstanding Benefits Package that includes: • Company Tuition Reimbursement Package. Quarterly Bonus Program. • 401K Match • 120 hours of Paid Time Off after completion of Probation Period. • Competitive wage with a Skill Pay Program that includes a work service credit on relative education and experience. • Comprehensive medical plans with flexible cost options ranging from $4.62 to $57.62 a week. We also have a Preventative Healthcare and Medical Program with additional premium discount on medical insurance premiums. • Dental plans ranging from $0.48 to $4.15 a week. • Vision Plans ranging from $0.35 to $3.69 a week. • Company Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, & Long Term Disability. • 11 paid Holidays. • Exclusive free medical services through our partnership with Everside Healthcare for employees and their dependents 3+ years of age. • Gym Membership Reimbursement. Contact We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Notices: If you are an applicant with a California residency, please click on the following link: California Job Applicant Notice of Collection thyssenkrupp Notice of Fraudulent Job Offers
See More Details >>Becoming a mechanical tradesperson in Danville, IL, typically begins with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to four years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 mechanical engineers nationwide, with a projected 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices earn an average of $718.67 per week in Danville, IL, with an annual overtime average of $37,470. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring mechanical tradespeople find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $103,000 annually for experienced professionals.
