Manufacturing Engineer

Knorr Brake Company

Westminster (MD)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 114,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work policy

401k Plan with Company matching

Healthcare benefits

On-Site Fitness Center

Education Assistance Program (Tuition)

Wellness Program

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

Knorr Brake Company in Westminster, MD is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to ensure safe and efficient production by providing tooling, technology and traceable processes to support profitability and growth. Under the Production Manager, you will design and implement tooling and devices with safety and reliability priorities.

You will analyze and improve manufacturing processes, study requirements, coordinate with vendors, and guide technicians.

Qualifications

3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
Experience with complex assemblies is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.

Responsibilities

Designs and implements effective and efficient tooling and devices with emphasis on safety and reliability.
Provides and maintains operation instructions for equipment and processes via the SAP routing module or TWI’s
Evaluates and improves manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors
Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements
Researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors
Improves manufacturing efficiency by analysing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout
Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes
Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements
Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising information and trends
Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests
Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Develops, investigates and implements cost reduction efforts and related activities to reduce product and operating cost. Recommend material and product design modifications for the purpose of reducing cost or improving quality.
Fosters safety and efficiency via lean manufacturing principles
Must be able to follow instructions, safety & environmental rules and regulations. Documents, implements and manages capital expense endeavours.
Engage in special projects related to new contract demands
Act as Team Lead for ME Department

Skills

CAD modelling

3d printing

CNC experience

Production environment

Complex assemblies

Time studies

Line balancing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SAP routing module

Job description

Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. We challenge our employees to pursue their work with passion while keeping an unparalleled commitment to technological excellence, integrity and social responsibility.

Knorr-Brake Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer’s role, working under the direction of the Production Manager is to ensure all that all production activity within Merak is performed safely and efficiently by providing the necessary tooling, technology and traceable processes to support Merak profitability and sustained growth.

Essential Functions

Designs and implements effective and efficient tooling and devices with emphasis on safety and reliability.
Provides and maintains operation instructions for equipment and processes via the SAP routing module or TWI’s
Evaluates and improves manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors
Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements
Researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors
Improves manufacturing efficiency by analysing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout
Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes
Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements
Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising information and trends
Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests
Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Develops, investigates and implements cost reduction efforts and related activities to reduce product and operating cost. Recommend material and product design modifications for the purpose of reducing cost or improving quality.
Fosters safety and efficiency via lean manufacturing principles
Must be able to follow instructions, safety & environmental rules and regulations. Documents, implements and manages capital expense endeavours.
Engage in special projects related to new contract demands
Act as Team Lead for ME Department

Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Knowledge

new project analysis
support tooling needed for the line
Technical work instructions
line balancing
time studies

Skills

Able to handle different tasks and processes at the same time
Production environment
Complex assemblies
Processes with multiple steps
CAD modelling
3d printing
CNC experience is a plus

Experience

3 to five years of experience in a similar position and industrial environment.
Knowledge in complex assemblies is a plus

Education

Bachelor´s degree in engineering

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Westminster, MD is $75,900 to $113,900 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. Westminster Merak RAIL is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.

What we offer

Work/life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off - 401k Plan with Company matching

Retirement Savings Plan
Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
Wellness Program and incentives
Hybrid Work policy
On-Site Fitness Center
On-Site Cafeteria with Healthy menu options
Health and Welfare Insurance Benefits that start on your 1st day of employment:

Company-Paid Benefits:

Basic Life Insurance
Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance - Short Term Disability
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits: