Manufacturing Engineer

The staffing solutions division of GDKN is a leading provider of end-to-end solutions in the temporary staffing space. With companies across the globe laying critical emphasis on their human resources management, demand for temporary staffing is rapidly growing because it improves focus on core/critical activities and can be adapted to the seasonal nature of business, addresses business uncertainties and the demand for rapid growth. In short, temporary staffing creates a very nimble human capital platform which allows organizations to maximize their productivity and flexibility at all times.

GDKN is one of the very few minority business enterprises in North America that has the status of Preferred vendor with world’s largest corporations in various industries including:

• Electric
• Gas
• Telephone Utilities
• Manufacturing
• Defense
• Banking/Financial,
• Information Technology
• Healthcare/Pharmaceutical

Job Description

Candidates must have:

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment problems

• Cause identification/FMEA experience

• Familiar with PLCs, DCS, and HMI systems

• Good manual dexterity, ability to climb stairs/ladders and walk a couple miles a day, and withstand a very warm environment on occasion (80-100F)

• Plans and designs manufacturing processes in industrial plant. Maximizes efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization.

• Determines parts and tools needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specification. 

• May require a bachelor's degree in engineering and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. 

• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. 

• Works under immediate supervision. 

• Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. 

• Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

• Work as part of a team by providing facilities management, manufacturing engineering, equipment readiness, equipment reliability, and operational activities at the Aerospace-South Bend site. 

• You will be trained to become a process owner and subject matter expert of High Temperature Furnaces within the Aerospace Wheel & Braking Systems Integrated Supply Chain team. As the Subject Matter Expert, you will be responsible for auditing, training and certify operators on manufacturing operations of your assigned process.

• This will include learning the furnace operating process equipment, recording and analyzing process data for specification compliance, assisting with fault diagnosis, and emergency operation procedures.

• You will provide manufacturing expertise and ensure work instructions, manufacturing methods and equipment, equipment operability, workflow, and pre-established guidelines are followed to perform the operations of the equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manufacturing Process Ownership

• Team coordination

• Coordinate resolution

• Process definition

• Project planning

• Mentor operators/technicians

• Drive technical solutions

• Communicate maintenance schedules

• Identify and prioritize work

• Approve and audit work

• Participate in planning

• Assist in outage planning

• Coordinate equipment readiness

• Good manual dexterity, ability to climb stairs/ladders and walk a couple miles a day, and withstand a very warm environment on occasion (80-100°F)

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.

• Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements

WE VALUE:

• Ability to work independently

• Willingness to learn new technologies

• Familiar with PLCs, DCS, and HMI systems

• Mechanical Engineering experience

• Chemical Engineering experience

• Eagerness to get involved in hands-on work

• Proficient project management skills

• Good knowledge of the mechanical industry

• Cause identification/FMEA experience

• Working knowledge of SAP/HOS

• CAD system proficiency

• Ability to lead and direct the work of others.

• Extensive experience in facilities management or manufacturing.

• Strong analytical skills and creative thinking.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.