Staff Engineer

Keystone Distinction Group; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Weirton, WV is seeking a Staff Engineer to develop and maintain manufacturing processes while ensuring quality improvements. Responsibilities include creating project plans, monitoring yields, and supporting factory operations. Ideal candidates should possess at least an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, be proficient with CAD software like Solidworks, and have knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles. The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Associate and/or bachelor’s degree, Engineering student, or higher in Engineering or related S.T.E.M. area.
• Knowledge of CAD applications like Autodesk or Solidworks.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, SPC, and 6 sigma concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve existing manufacturing processes focusing on SQDC.
• Create and manage project plans for development activities.
• Monitor process yields and recommend quality improvements.
• Support factory maintenance with troubleshooting.

Skills

CAD (e.g. Autodesk suite or Solidworks)

Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

6 sigma concepts

Fluency in MS Office software applications

Education

Associate and/or bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related S.T.E.M. area

Tools

ERP systems (JDE)

Job description

Staff Engineer

Process Development

• Developing new and maintaining or improving existing manufacturing processes with a focus on SQDC.
• Creating and managing project plans (tasks, resources, schedules) for process development activities.
• Providing ROI justification for process/equipment improvements and upgrades.
• Specifying, identifying and procuring new manufacturing equipment for production readiness and preparing equipment for production.
• Developing and optimizing process parameters.
• Developing/revising process documentation and work instructions.
• Assisting with design of custom tooling.

Factory Support

• Monitoring process yields, cost, and process stability and capability.
• Recommending and implementing quality improvements based on the above metrics.
• Creating, validating and maintaining automatic equipment programs.
• Solving manufacturing problems (related to materials, designs, equipment, people) in a timely manner.
• Assisting with the training of new personnel and participating in the design of operator training materials.
• Supporting factory maintenance personnel with the troubleshooting and repair of process equipment.

Design Support

• Codification of products.
• Understanding on multi-level BoM structures

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate and/or bachelor’s degree, Engineering student, or higher in Engineering or related S.T.E.M. area.
• CAD (e.g. Autodesk suite or Solidworks).
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• ERP systems (JDE), creation of product codes, routings.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and 6 sigma concepts for process development.
• Fluency in MS Office software applications.
• Flexible with time, when required.