Sustaining Engineer

Knappco, LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Knappco, LLC seeks a Sustaining Engineer to provide frontline engineering support for a diverse line of fluid-handling products at the Hamilton, OH facility.

You will collaborate with design and operations teams to resolve manufacturing and quality issues, drive improvements, and assist with new product development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME).
• 3–5+ years of sustaining engineering, manufacturing support, or product engineering.
• Proven ability to lead root cause analysis investigations and drive product improvements in a team environment.
• Proficient in 3D CAD modeling software (Creo and Windchill preferred).
• Experience with the engineering change process and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the regulatory change process for impacts to rail products manufactured in Hamilton.
• Lead and/or support efforts to incorporate changes into production processes, documentation, and electronic systems as needed.
• Perform forensic examination of rail products to understand root cause and propose corrective actions.
• Support quality during audits to ensure compliance with AAR certification requirements.
• Interface with design engineering and operations teams to provide frontline technical support.
• Implement product enhancements and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Manage engineering change processes to document improvements and update BOMs/drawings.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Leadership in investigations

Cross-functional collaboration

Product improvements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

Tools

Creo

Windchill

ERP systems

Job description

Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on. These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products; railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices and tank-monitoring systems; automated storage-terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum-jacketed piping and gas-handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases. OPW also creates and manufactures touch-free and soft-touch vehicle wash systems, entry systems and wash chemicals. OPW has more than 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China, and sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Clean Energy & Fueling segment of Dover (NYSE: DOV). Based in Downers Grove, IL, Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion.

The Sustaining Engineer provides frontline engineering support for a diverse line of fluid transfer products manufactured in the Hamilton, Ohio facility. This role will collaborate with multiple engineering teams along with onsite operations teams to solve manufacturing and quality issues, implement enhancements and productivity savings on existing products, and assist with new product development initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities

• Monitor the regulatory change process for impacts to rail products manufactured in Hamilton. Lead and/or support efforts to incorporate changes into production processes, documentation, and electronic systems as needed.
• Perform forensic examination of rail products manufactured in Hamilton to understand root cause of performance issues when requested by customers or regulatory authorities. Propose corrective actions and oversee implementation. Examinations may require travel to observe and test the equipment in the operating environment.
• Support quality as needed during audits to ensure compliance with AAR certification requirements.
• Interface with design engineering and operations teams (including manufacturing, quality, and supply chain) to provide frontline technical support of products manufactured in the Hamilton, Ohio facility.
• Implement product enhancements and productivity improvement initiatives as identified by the leadership team.
• Manage engineering change processes to document improvements in product performance, reliability, or quality. Update technical documentation including bills of material, drawings, and other supporting information as necessary.
• Assist design engineering with the transfer of new products from development to the manufacturing floor.
• Provide engineering support to customer service and sales teams to answer escalated technical inquiries as needed.
• Other activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME).
• 3—5+ years of experience in sustaining engineering, manufacturing support, or product engineering.
• Proven ability to lead root cause analysis investigations and drive product improvements in a team environment.
• Proficient in 3D CAD modeling software (Creo and Windchill preferred).
• Experience with the engineering change process and ERP systems (creating and updating item masters and bills of material).
• Familiarity with industry standards and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• This position is based in the Knappco facility in Hamilton, OH.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing facility with exposure to fluid handling equipment, including components such as valves, connectors, and swivels.
• Strong data-driven problem-solving background, including the ability to conduct analyses, identify root causes, develop corrective actions, and verify effective closure and removal of issues in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AAR standards.
• High level of customer focus and ability to always maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to always maintain a professional demeanor with customers and coworkers.
• Fully observe Dover’s Code of Ethical Conduct, Employee Handbook “Personal Conduct of Employees” policies.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Self-directed, positive and ethical role model able to work with minimal supervision.

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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