Manufacturing Engineer - ITT
Hebron, KY
About the Job
About ITT:
ITT is an industrial manufacturer of critical, engineered components that serve fast-growing end markets in transportation, flow, energy, aerospace and defense. The company’s differentiation is sustained through a combination of several factors: execution, the quality of its leadership and our DNA as an engineering leader. We have a clear purpose as an organization: to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs.
The company generated 2023 revenues of $3.3 billion and is comprised of three distinct segments:
+ Motion Technologies ($1.5B revenue) is a global leader in brake pads, shock absorbers and sealing solutions for the automotive and rail markets
+ Industrial Process ($1.1B revenue) is a global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps for the chemical, energy, mining and industrial markets
+ Connect & Control Technologies ($0.7B) is a niche player in harsh environment connectors and control components in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.
ITT is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with over 10,000 employees in more than 35 countries and sales in approximately 125 countries.
Position Summary
Company Overview:
KONI, an entity of ITT Corporation’s Motion Technologies Division, has been in business for 150 years, involved in automobile dampers since 1932 and has produced adjustable telescopic dampers since 1945. In addition, though known best for cars, KONI also builds shocks for trucks, buses,RVs (http://www.konirv.com/) andrailway (http://www.koni-enidine-rail.com/) rolling stock as well. What this adds up to is well-earned design and manufacturing experience. For more information, visit www.koni-na.com .
Position Summary:
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and improving processes and systems in a production and warehouse environment. The role involves optimizing the efficiency, quality, and safety of manufacturing and warehouse operations while minimizing costs. This position is also responsible for the repair of mechanical or electromechanical machines, equipment, tools, engines, and systems. The role may incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan. In addition, the Manufacturing Engineer is responsible to inspect performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigate and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.This position is based on site in Hebron, KY USA.
Essential Responsibilities
Position Responsibilities:
+ Provide advice regarding opportunities for improvement for productivity and efficiency.
+ Write investment proposals for machines, equipment, and tools.
+ Support/advise the R&D Department (implementation and possible production method, production costs and tests) in order to come up with a justified design, including calculating the change of the production costs as a result of a design and/or process modification.
+ Manage and coordinate suppliers during the complete process; RFQ, Negotiation, on-site activities, and final inspection of the product or service (FAT and SAT).
+ Analyze the project obtained command (production optimization, troubleshooting, product modifications, production deploy quality improvement processes, studies of defects in production parameters realize and correct etc.).
+ Collect information and determine the required boundary conditions (product analysis, process analysis, market research production process).
+ Formulate and implement plan of approach, program requirements, experiments, purpose and outcome of the project and planning in consultation with senior management, production management, and, if necessary, assembling the project team.
+ Lead full scale project management activities including project planning with respect to time, quality and budget.
+ Search and analyze potential production technologies.
+ Support the Purchasing Department in the assessment of suppliers and purchasing negotiations and guide customer audits.
+ Lead change of plant lay-out based on the purchase of new means of production or process changes and/or optimization of production.
+ Responsible for the project administration and training.
+ Work collaboratively with R&D, Purchasing, Production, Quality, Sales and any external project partners.
+ Report to management of project progress with regard to results, deviations and deviation causes.
+ Quickly respond to machinery breakdowns to minimize downtime.
+ Analyze and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
+ Use diagnostic tools and technical manuals to identify and resolve issues.
+ Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment.
+ Diagnose and repair mechanical issues, including motors, conveyors, and production machinery.
+ Replace worn or defective parts to prevent machine failures.
+ Calibrate and adjust machinery to ensure proper functionality.
+ Compliance with business rules, environmental and safety requirements
The above is intended to describe the general context of, and the requirements for, the performance of the position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Position Requirements
Skills/Experience:
+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related area
+ Lathes, machining centers, drilling and grinding machines, cleaning machines, welding machines, robots and various mounting machines etc.
+ Production processes and management systems
+ Operating principle of shock absorbers & Mechanics
+ Project management & process analysis
+ PLC software principles.
+ ERP systems, Solid works, AutoCAD
Key Behavioral Traits for Success:
+ Attention to Detail – Able to be alert in a high-risk environment; follow detailed procedures and ensure accuracy in documentation and data; carefully monitor gauges, instruments, or processes; concentrate on routine work details and maintain a system of records.
+ Safety - Always has safety as their first priority; is comfortable addressing safety deficiencies with other employees; and, functions as a safety advocate.
+ Quality – Able to maintain high standards; do work right the first time and inspect material for flaws; reinforce excellence as a fundamental priority.
+ Interpersonal Communication Skills – Able to share due credit with coworkers; display enthusiasm and promote a friendly group working environment; work closely with other departments as necessary; support group decisions and seek opinions from coworkers; and display team spirit.
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Equal Pay Act Statement
We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.
Equal Pay Act Range
Salary: $89,400-$133,800 + benefits
Connect With Us! (https://careersenus-itt-inc.icims.com/jobs/12909/manufacturing-engineer/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-1834443231)
ITT Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, color, gender, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any or any other characteristic protected by law. (Government security rules may restrict certain work to specific individuals based on government criteria.)
California residents, click this link (https://www.itt.com/itt/Media/itt/ITTSite/Publications/California-Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice.pdf)
Job Locations _US-KY-Hebron_
ID _2024-12909_
Category _Engineering/R&D_
Position Type _Employee_
Telecommute _No_
ITT is an industrial manufacturer of critical, engineered components that serve fast-growing end markets in transportation, flow, energy, aerospace and defense. The company’s differentiation is sustained through a combination of several factors: execution, the quality of its leadership and our DNA as an engineering leader. We have a clear purpose as an organization: to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs.
The company generated 2023 revenues of $3.3 billion and is comprised of three distinct segments:
+ Motion Technologies ($1.5B revenue) is a global leader in brake pads, shock absorbers and sealing solutions for the automotive and rail markets
+ Industrial Process ($1.1B revenue) is a global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps for the chemical, energy, mining and industrial markets
+ Connect & Control Technologies ($0.7B) is a niche player in harsh environment connectors and control components in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.
ITT is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with over 10,000 employees in more than 35 countries and sales in approximately 125 countries.
Position Summary
Company Overview:
KONI, an entity of ITT Corporation’s Motion Technologies Division, has been in business for 150 years, involved in automobile dampers since 1932 and has produced adjustable telescopic dampers since 1945. In addition, though known best for cars, KONI also builds shocks for trucks, buses,RVs (http://www.konirv.com/) andrailway (http://www.koni-enidine-rail.com/) rolling stock as well. What this adds up to is well-earned design and manufacturing experience. For more information, visit www.koni-na.com .
Position Summary:
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and improving processes and systems in a production and warehouse environment. The role involves optimizing the efficiency, quality, and safety of manufacturing and warehouse operations while minimizing costs. This position is also responsible for the repair of mechanical or electromechanical machines, equipment, tools, engines, and systems. The role may incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan. In addition, the Manufacturing Engineer is responsible to inspect performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigate and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.This position is based on site in Hebron, KY USA.
Essential Responsibilities
Position Responsibilities:
+ Provide advice regarding opportunities for improvement for productivity and efficiency.
+ Write investment proposals for machines, equipment, and tools.
+ Support/advise the R&D Department (implementation and possible production method, production costs and tests) in order to come up with a justified design, including calculating the change of the production costs as a result of a design and/or process modification.
+ Manage and coordinate suppliers during the complete process; RFQ, Negotiation, on-site activities, and final inspection of the product or service (FAT and SAT).
+ Analyze the project obtained command (production optimization, troubleshooting, product modifications, production deploy quality improvement processes, studies of defects in production parameters realize and correct etc.).
+ Collect information and determine the required boundary conditions (product analysis, process analysis, market research production process).
+ Formulate and implement plan of approach, program requirements, experiments, purpose and outcome of the project and planning in consultation with senior management, production management, and, if necessary, assembling the project team.
+ Lead full scale project management activities including project planning with respect to time, quality and budget.
+ Search and analyze potential production technologies.
+ Support the Purchasing Department in the assessment of suppliers and purchasing negotiations and guide customer audits.
+ Lead change of plant lay-out based on the purchase of new means of production or process changes and/or optimization of production.
+ Responsible for the project administration and training.
+ Work collaboratively with R&D, Purchasing, Production, Quality, Sales and any external project partners.
+ Report to management of project progress with regard to results, deviations and deviation causes.
+ Quickly respond to machinery breakdowns to minimize downtime.
+ Analyze and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
+ Use diagnostic tools and technical manuals to identify and resolve issues.
+ Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment.
+ Diagnose and repair mechanical issues, including motors, conveyors, and production machinery.
+ Replace worn or defective parts to prevent machine failures.
+ Calibrate and adjust machinery to ensure proper functionality.
+ Compliance with business rules, environmental and safety requirements
The above is intended to describe the general context of, and the requirements for, the performance of the position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Position Requirements
Skills/Experience:
+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related area
+ Lathes, machining centers, drilling and grinding machines, cleaning machines, welding machines, robots and various mounting machines etc.
+ Production processes and management systems
+ Operating principle of shock absorbers & Mechanics
+ Project management & process analysis
+ PLC software principles.
+ ERP systems, Solid works, AutoCAD
Key Behavioral Traits for Success:
+ Attention to Detail – Able to be alert in a high-risk environment; follow detailed procedures and ensure accuracy in documentation and data; carefully monitor gauges, instruments, or processes; concentrate on routine work details and maintain a system of records.
+ Safety - Always has safety as their first priority; is comfortable addressing safety deficiencies with other employees; and, functions as a safety advocate.
+ Quality – Able to maintain high standards; do work right the first time and inspect material for flaws; reinforce excellence as a fundamental priority.
+ Interpersonal Communication Skills – Able to share due credit with coworkers; display enthusiasm and promote a friendly group working environment; work closely with other departments as necessary; support group decisions and seek opinions from coworkers; and display team spirit.
#LI-SS2
#MT1
Equal Pay Act Statement
We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.
Equal Pay Act Range
Salary: $89,400-$133,800 + benefits
Connect With Us! (https://careersenus-itt-inc.icims.com/jobs/12909/manufacturing-engineer/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-1834443231)
ITT Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, color, gender, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any or any other characteristic protected by law. (Government security rules may restrict certain work to specific individuals based on government criteria.)
California residents, click this link (https://www.itt.com/itt/Media/itt/ITTSite/Publications/California-Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice.pdf)
Job Locations _US-KY-Hebron_
ID _2024-12909_
Category _Engineering/R&D_
Position Type _Employee_
Telecommute _No_
Source : ITT