Manufacturing Engineer

FLSmidth; Winfield (WV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & inclusion

Global network

Work-life balance

Health & life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Flexible remote policy

Employee assistance

Job summary

FLSmidth in the United States (West Virginia) seeks a manufacturing engineer to design, develop and implement production processes for efficient mass production. You will optimize tooling, fixtures, welding and fabrication, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to cut costs and improve quality.

Requirements include a four-year technical degree with 5+ years in manufacturing, strong CAD/SolidWorks skills, ability to read drawings, and proven leadership and communication in a team setting.

Qualifications

• Four years of technical degree with 5+ years manufacturing experience or equivalent.
• Expert level in CAD and company-standard software.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks and scheduling/engineering software.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and SOPs.
• Extensive knowledge of machining, welding, fabrication and assembly techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication, leadership and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops and implements new or revised production processes for mass production.
• Supports manufacturing in troubleshooting and problem solving on complex projects.
• Evaluates procedures for continuous process improvement.
• Provides input to Marketing, Technology, Service Parts and Field Service teams.
• Generates ideas for product improvement, reliability and cost reduction.
• Drafts procedures for fabrication of tools and equipment; adapts machinery to factory conditions.
• Contributes to design engineering on technical specs for equipment and manufacturing methods.
• Initiates product cost improvement activities across manufacturing.
• Supports supply chain development and project teams to ensure quality and cost targets.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to optimize manufacturability and reduce logistics costs.
• Ensures production processes comply with regulations.
• Supports welding specifications and weld joint design.
• Reverse engineering parts for rebuild and repair.
• Promotes a culture of safety.

Skills

CAD software

Drafting

SOP reading

Machining knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Technical degree

5+ years manufacturing experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Scheduling software

Engineering software

Job description

Create a better future You will be a part of the leading brand in the mining industry and we want to be even better. We also know we can only drive success and excellence with competent, passionate and thriving employees. Joining a team of more than 11,700 people working across 60+ countries, you will be part of an agile network of talented and ambitious people. In fact, we count on you to engage, connect and collaborate with colleagues working on mineral processing projects all over the world. Seize the opportunity to learn, create and develop your potential with us.

Job responsibilities

• Focuses on designing, developing and implementing new or revised production processes for the efficient and economical mass production of goods including designing fixtures, jigs and tooling.
• Supports manufacturing in troubleshooting and problem solving on complex projects.
• Evaluates procedures looking for ways to continually improve processes.
• Provides technical assistance to Marketing, Technology, Service Parts, Field Service and other Engineering personnel.
• Generates new ideas for product improvement, reliability and cost reduction.
• Provides input to the design of the sequence of production operations Drafts procedures for the fabrication of applicable tools and equipment, and adapting machinery in response to factory conditions
• Provides input to product design engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques
• Initiates, identifies and conducts product cost improvement activities across manufacturing
• Provides input to supply chain development and project teams to ensure product quality and cost is met
• Works with internal stake holders to optimize product design for manufacturability and reduce logistic cost
• Ensures that production processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
• Supports manufacturing with welding specifications and weld joint design.
• Reverse engineering parts for rebuild and repair.
• Promotes a culture of personal and team safety

What you bring

• Four years of technical degree with 5+ years manufacturing experience or equivalent combination.
• May require specialized work experience related to product line or discipline including Centrifuges and vibrating screens.
• Must be at an expert level in use of computer aided drafting system and personal computers using company standard software.
• May require knowledge of scheduling software and specialized engineering software including Solidworks.
• Ability to create, read and interpret drawings and specifications including SOPs.
• Requires extensive knowledge of machining, welding, fabrication and assembly techniques.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication, leadership skills and ability to work well in a team atmosphere.

What we offer

• An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities.
• Work-life balance so you can focus on professional and personal priorities.
• Competitive benefit package including health, disability, life, and voluntary insurance options
• Time to recharge through PTO, 10 annual holidays, and parental leave
• Retirement preparation with a 401(k) and company match
• Flexibility Policy on Remote Work.
• And some extra help when you need it through our Employee Assistance Program.

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers

We offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation and stay connected globally.

FLS is a leading, full flowsheet minerals processing supplier to the global mining industry. We deliver proven technologies and services across the lifecycle of operations, and have set targets of providing solutions for zero-emissions mining by 2030 with our MissionZero programme.