Manufacturing Engineer, Simulation Specialist

KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services,industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities. Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB’s research and development activities forms the basis for the company’s success.

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At KSB, we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference – the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products.

Manufacturing Engineer, Simulation Specialist KSB GIW, Inc. Department: Manufacturing Engineering

Reports to: Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Location: Grovetown, GA, USA

Shift: First

FLSA Status: Exempt

Overview As a Simulation Specialist Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for casting simulations and continuous improvement of foundry manufacturing processes within KSB Georgia Ironworks. In this position, you’ll gain exposure to all processes utilized in the manufacturing environment, while also providing an opportunity for career development within a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Set up, run, and analyze filling, solidification, and stress simulations
• Interpret and communicate simulation results to cross-functional teams
• Develop and apply simulation strategies to support new product development, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Validate, maintain, and update work instructions based on simulations and shop floor results
• Review, implement and improve foundry processes for new and legacy products
• Participate and lead cross-functional resources on root cause analysis
• Implement scrap reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop relationships as a trusted technical leader on the foundry floor
• Apply and interpret simulations to assist development and improvement of pattern-making, setup, molding, melting, alloying, pouring, heat treating, cleaning and machining of metals
• Actively engage the design for manufacturability process for product development

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent with 2+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment

• Experience:

• Proficient in MAGMAsoft, ProCAST, SOLIDCast, or FLOW-3D CAST solidification software

• Work instruction development

• Process risk analysis, Process Flow Charting, PFMEA, Control Plans

• Knowledge of foundry, heat treatment, machining and assembly processes

• Experienced in lean manufacturing

• 3D CAD software experience, prefer SolidWorks, NX

• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt accreditation

Skills / Competencies

• Knowledge of industrial safety, quality management standards, production costing, manufacturing processes, and various other techniques needed for optimizing safe and efficient manufacturing processes
• Incorporating Lean Manufacturing best practices and working in a culture focused on continuous improvement
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and SAP (or other ERP platform)

Physical Requirements

• Primarily desk-type duties

KSB Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. KSB makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. We value employees who take the initiative and are committed to our company; Employees who take responsibility and for whom business success is the focus of their actions. In return, we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions, flexible working time models, individual training opportunities and the best career prospects.