Manufacturing Engineer HLK

U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & vision

PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Annual bonus potential

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter benefits

Education reimbursement

Insurance discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC in Holyoke, MA is seeking a Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer to design tools and dies for sheet metal parts using Solid Edge, and to evaluate production methods for improvements.

The role emphasizes ROI analysis, automation concepts, supplier sourcing, and adherence to ISO and OSHA standards, with a focus on math, precision, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering required.
• Four or more years of related experience.
• CAD, lean manufacturing, metallurgy.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical material.

Responsibilities

• Design tools and dies in Solid Edge CAD for sheet metal parts manufacturing.
• Evaluate production methods and improve tool life; retrain operators as needed.
• Design low-cost automation and research flexible tooling for MTO products.
• Perform ROI analysis and support project plans and presentations.
• Ensure quality audits and compliance with ISO and OSHA.

Skills

CAD

Lean manufacturing

Metallurgy

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

CNC

Job description

Description

The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability, and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki is a leading manufacturer and supplier of power transmission and motion control products. As a part of a vast, international network of corporate and industrial resources, Tsubaki offers its customers the finest state-of-the-art products available in the world and we strive to be the "Best Value" supplier in the industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design tools and dies in Solid Edge CAD software for sheet metal parts manufacturing including tool material selection.
• Use of advanced trades’ mathematics, including trigonometry together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, data bases, formulas; all varieties of precision measuring instruments and all varieties of production related equipment. Including, but not limited to CNC equipment, multi-machine work stations, heat treat equipment, computers and specific technical software applications involving a thorough technical-skills knowledge (i.e. CNC programming), plus the application of basic theory.
• Evaluate existing production methods, equipment, tools and dies for improvement and tool life estimates. Redesign as required to improve performance and quality & provide retraining of operators as needed.
• Design low cost automation systems. Research and Develop flexible/reconfigurable tooling for assembly of various MTO products
• Troubleshoot equipment to ensure efficient operation.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and determine Return on Investment (ROI) for project justification. Make project plan, timeline, and presentations supporting M.E. Projects
• Write specifications for acquisitions of new equipment. Source and research vendors for machinery and equipment
• Write qualification plans and procedures for final acceptance of equipment and adherence to equipment specifications using statistical methods and design of experiments methodology.
• Installation and commissioning of tools, dies & other equipment. Prepare work instructions for production staff
• Participate in quality and safety audits to ensure conformity to ISO and OSHA regulations.
• Participate in design review meetings with Product and Design Engineers.
• Respond to customer inquiries, escalating manufacturing and delivery issues as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering Required.
• Four or more years of related experience
• CAD, lean manufacturing, metallurgy
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to comprehend and apply principles of math skills as they apply to tooling design and machining process. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Microsoft Office-Access, Excel, Word, Internet Communications, Print interpretation including GD&T
• Engineering Principles
• Ability to travel

Learn more about U.S. Tsubaki at: www.ustsubaki.com/careers

U.S. Tsubaki offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health benefits effective on date of hire, dental and vision benefits effective on the first of the month following date of hire, Paid Time Off ("PTO"), 10 paid holidays, generous 401(k) match and profit sharing, annual bonus potential, life insurance, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, education reimbursement, home and auto insurance discounts, and pet insurance.

The estimated salary range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors.

Tsubaki is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability

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