Plasser American Corp Looking for Manufacturing Engineer Full Time

Some see the railway as transportation, while at Plasser American we see it as transformation. The story of how steel tracks turned the American promise into American progress and forged a trusted pathway to the possibilities of the future. It’s a story that continues today, an American legacy unfolding mile by mile. There is a lot riding on those tracks and we know that support, quality and know-how are all important aspects in staying on track.

That’s why the Plasser American tradition begins with a promise. A promise to do things right. An unapologetic commitment to quality that makes us the longtime trusted leader in cutting edge American made innovations for the North American railway. It’s a promise to see things differently to turn ordinary steel into safer passages. To be a partner that you can count on to engineer solutions for the challenges of today and for the opportunities of tomorrow. From research and design, expert manufacturing and delivering unapparelled services, our customers trust us to keep them ahead of the curve.

Progress is about more than getting from Point A to Point B. It’s knowing you have a trusted foundation to move you forward toward new possibilities waiting around the corner. Join Plasser American to become part of our team forging ahead towards new opportunities in railway maintenance. The railway is a path to the future, choose this path and apply today.

General Scope

The Manufacturing Engineer’s responsibilities include identifying areas for improvement, maintaining high levels of manufacturing and product quality, designing new products and processes, as well as ensuring cost-efficiency and conformance with regulatory standards.

To be successful as a Manufacturing Engineer you should be able to work effectively within a team and have a high level of technical expertise. An outstanding Manufacturing Engineer should be able to develop and optimize manufacturing processes for maximum efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality.

Manufacturing Engineer Position Summary

• Analyze production processes, schedules, methods and other data and then provide management with reports containing the data and statistics to enable management to better understand future requirements needed for the manufacturing process.

• Determining problem resolutions and implementing improvements.

• Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency.

• Developing detailed layouts for equipment, processes, and workflow.

• Researching and developing new processes, equipment, and products.

• Evaluate quality control processes and make recommendations for improvements in quality control.

• Developing and implementing cost-saving measures and quality control systems.

• Review and calculate labor, material and other production costs along with reviewing schedules and future production requirements to assist management in decision making.

• Ensuring manufacturing processes, equipment, and products comply with safety standards and legal regulations.

• Maintaining research and activity documentation and preparing reports.

• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair services and make sure that manufacturer’s procedures and instructions are followed in order to keep production equipment operational.

Manufacturing Engineer Education

Degree in manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering required. 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering preferred.

Manufacturing Engineer Skills

Incumbent must demonstrate or participate in internal/external training programs to obtain the following skills:

• Experience evaluating and troubleshooting manufacturing processes and machinery.
• Experience using CAD, CAM, data analysis programs and related software.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organization and management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• High level of technical expertise.
• Strong analytical thinker.

Manufacturing Engineer Benefits

• Accrue 80 Hours of Paid Time Off during your first year of employment
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(k) match of $0.50 for every $1.00 you contribute up to 6% of your salary
• You may receive a merit bonus after completion of the audit at the end of the fiscal year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Short and Long Term Disability after 90 days of employment
• Free Life Insurance – 2 times your annual salary
• Company Events
• Free employee medical and dental coverage. – valued at $7,500.00

About Plasser American:

As part of the Plasser family brand, which is the largest Maintenance of Way equipment provider in the world, PAC is a rapidly growing provider of railway equipment in North America. Continuing for the next few years, PAC will continue to make significant investments in the North American Market including a new office building and a substantial addition to our manufacturing facility. PAC is making the needed investments to continue its growth trajectory for many years to come. The next several years will be an exciting time of transformation. We look to the future to enhance our team and achieve our goals.