Mechanical Engineer (Chief Manufacturing Engineer)

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

CHIEF MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (MECHANICAL ENGINEER)

Responsible for managing and overseeing Mechanical Project Engineers, Electrical Engineers, CAD operators, and all Engineering and Production Operations and Projects to include: Project lineup, Customer approval, Scheduling, Training, Preparation of Performance Evaluations, Design of equipment, Customer interface, and Interpretation of proposed designs. Also Assists Application Engineering with proposals; Identifies assemblies and Purchased components; Develops load calculations; Performs CAD detailing and checks drawings; Develops and releases Bills of Materials and Stock Releases; Maintains Engineering files; Provides input and participates in process and procedure improvements to accomplish manufacturing tasks; Evaluates Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Pending Purchase Order Changes (PPOCs); Interviews and recommends candidates for hire; Works with Purchasing regarding supply of materials and subcontracted production items; Works with Quality Assurance to determine corrective actions and ensure quality; Understands and ensures safety policies are followed in cooperation with Safety Director; Assists and / or Performs Customer Service; Troubleshoots Mechanical design and function during manufacture; Writes instruction and operating manuals; Assists in expediting Engineering and Production to complete assigned projects in accordance with customer specifications and within schedule and budget limitations. Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 7-8 years of experience preferable.

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Preferred Skills/Experience:

*Excellent professional writing skills.

*Proficient in use of Pro/Engineer – Creo

*Designed equipment for industrial applications

*Industrial/manufacturing/fabrication/machining background

*Experience in scheduling and determining economic order quantities

*Strong background and experience interfacing with applications engineering.

*Excellent customer communication skills

*Marketing and sales experience.

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Type: Can be Temp-to-Hire or Direct Hire

Classification: Salaried, Exempt from Overtime

Hours: Monday-Friday8:00AM-5:00PM CST.

Salary Information: Negotiable, $90,000.00 to $125,000.00, dependent upon skill level, years of engineering experience, and welding automation industry experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Industrial Manufacturing: 4 years (Required)
• Mechanical Engineering: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• St. Louis, MO 63110 (Required)

Work Location: In person