Forging Engineer I

ELLWOOD; Sharon (Mercer County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ELLWOOD seeks an experienced forging engineer to optimize processes, assure quality, and lead design reviews. Candidates should have a four-year degree in Engineering and at least three years of forging experience.

Critical skills include proficiency in AutoCAD and Solid Works, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication. The role involves developing work instructions, evaluating forging processes, and enhancing operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years forging experience.
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain positive employee relations.
• Conduct continuous forging evaluation and optimization.
• Assure Forge Quality Control and Continuous Improvement.
• Lead forging design reviews across ECG facilities.
• Develop and maintain standard work instructions.
• Maximize Ellwood Crankshaft Group capabilities.
• Lead or participate in various assigned projects.

Skills

Forging experience

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Solid Works

Education

Four-year degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science

Tools

AutoCAD

F.E.A

DEFORM

Solid Works

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Requirements

• Minimum of three years forging experience
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and associated controls.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, F.E.A, DEFORM, Solid Works or equivalent modeling software.
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize between development projects and daily responsibilities.
• Must be results oriented with a strong desire to succeed.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of three years forging experience
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and associated controls.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, F.E.A, DEFORM, Solid Works or equivalent modeling software.
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated problem-solving abilities.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize between development projects and daily responsibilities.
• Must be results oriented with a strong desire to succeed.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.

Essential Job Functions

• Build and maintain positive employee relations among colleagues at this facility, including providing timely communication and business updates about department metrics and function as well as addressing employee concerns, issues, and work needs.
• Conduct continuous forging evaluation and optimization (Die Design, Tool Development, and Repair Work).
• Assure Forge Quality Control and Continuous Improvement by troubleshooting Quality issues, developing and maintaining In-Process Quality inspections, and focusing on continuous improvement by identifying, eliminating, and preventing obstacles to efficient product flow, quality, and efficiency.
• Lead forging design reviews across ECG facilities for new and complex parts or to review significant process changes and document the results in summary as well as ensuring any open action items are resolved.
• Develop, maintain, and standardize clear work instructions for all production positions in the operation identifying necessary information and hardware for current/next job.
• Work to maximize Ellwood Crankshaft Group capabilities and identify interdivisional opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Lead or participate in various projects as assigned.
• Perform all other necessary duties, responsibilities, and projects, as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with forging processes and tooling components.
• Familiar with quality systems control.
• Proficient with DEFORM.
• Experience with the following:
• Forging Design
• Combustion & Induction Heating
• Lean Manufacturing/Value Stream Mapping/Theory of Constraints
• Manufacturing Planning