Outsource Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Outsource Manufacturing Engineer

Position Summary:

The Scot Forge Outsource Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for supporting the outsourcing group by providing detailed part-focused engineering. This role will ensure suppliers have the specific capability to produce identified components, establish strong APQP plans, inspection capabilities, etc. Where appropriate, this role with function between the Scot Forge manufacturing team and the outsource suppliers, ensuring a cohesive manufacturing plan (datums, hand-offs, clarifying work instructions, drawings etc). A significant portion of the time will be spent on initial part deployment within a given supplier, ensuring high quality performance, effective recording keeping and specification compliance (examples include Level 1 markings, detrimental material control, etc). They will also be responsible for working with current suppliers on a regular basis for continuous improvement, as well as reviewing the capabilities of new suppliers that are being considered for addition to Scot Forge’s approved supplier list.

Company Background: 

Scot Forge is a 130 year old, 100% employee-owned company that manufactures custom open die and rolled ring forgings. At Scot Forge, we help our customers with forged solutions from the world's physical infrastructure, energy, and transportation to manufacturing, mining, and our national defense. From the wheels of NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover to mission critical components for nuclear submarines, to large hydraulic cylinders for the largest mining trucks on the planet, Scot Forge creates the precision forged metal parts used in demanding applications all over the world.

Essential Position Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the development of complex, multi-partner manufacturing plans. Work with the supplier and internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop quality control and inspection plans for identified high risk orders/products. Build and maintain first article, PPAP, or APQP process for supply base.
• Must be able to translate heavy machining knowledge into work instructions, contractual language, and drawings. This role will often define the product feature/manufacturing scope handoffs between Scot Forge and the supply chain or between supply chain partners. 
• Work with internal Quality, Purchasing, Sales and the supplier to resolve any discrepancies noted from the supplier and seek disposition of the non-conforming material. 
• Understand and develop routings, work instructions, and blueprints to meet customer specifications and quality standards in the most cost-efficient manner
• Most energy will be focused on initial product deployments. This could be new product at an existing partner supplier or product previously outsourced but now with a new supply chain partner. Supplier capability, product development, product compliance and process stability. Tasks include:
  • Review and verify each supplier inspection report in a timely manner to verify that all material is in full compliance with Scot Forge’s specifications and Quality Management Systems, as spelled out on the Purchase Order and the drawing. Communicate to Buyer and supplier the results of the review.
  • Work with internal Quality, Purchasing, Sales and the supplier to resolve any discrepancies noted from the supplier and seek disposition of the non-conforming material.
  • Work with the supplier and internal SME’s to develop quality control and inspection plans for identified high risk orders/products. 
• Leverage existing quality systems including NCRs and SCAR, contain and track quality failures, driving for permeant root case and corrective action. Ensure supply chain and/or Scot Forge process document reflects all process improvements ensuring both contract and technical document revision management. 
• Travel to and perform audits of current and potential suppliers, by organizing meetings on-site. Emphasis for this role will be the technical capabilities evaluation of the suppliers including equipment, technical teams, floor execution team members, etc. These visits could result in international travel and a valid US passport is a requirement. During these visits a formal report showing details of each supplier visit shall be shared with the quality and procurement teams. 

Hours and Location:

Home Plant Location: Spring Grove, IL 

Hours: M-F 7AM – 5PM

Up to 40% travel to supplier locations

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering/Technology or related
• Minimum 5-7 years of equivalent related experience.
• 2-3 years experience must be in finish machining or heavy component machining

Desired Skills:

• Moderate knowledge of multiple of the following manufacturing processes: steel melting, forging, sawing, heat treating, destructive testing, metallography, machining, non-destructive examination and GDT inspection methods including coordinate measuring equipment and techniques. 
• Strong Blueprint and GDT inspection methods include coordinate measuring equipment, techniques and other metrology tools. (CMM, Romer, Laser)
• Required experience with SolidWorks or other solid modeling tools. CAD, CAM and programming experience highly preferred.
• Strong machining and metal removal experience required. Exposure to multiple alloy systems a positive.
• Demonstrated continuous improvement skillset with experience in team-based improvement activities that deliver profitability and velocity improvements. 
• Proficiency in technical application of manufacturing practices and demonstrated knowledge.
• Team player, organized, self-motivated, and capable of independent work
• Effective collaborator with strong communication and negotiation skills 

• Project management skills to develop work agreements, project scopes, specifications, schedules, timelines, and definition of deliverables. 
• Exposure to New Product Introduction / phase gate processes a positive. Demonstrate good project management skills for the deployment and organization of new projects. 

• Possess and demonstrate above average mathematical and mechanical skills
• Extensive experience using MS Office. 
• Ability to communicate a wide variety of technical issues to Customers, Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Operations and Suppliers.
• Ability to work safely in a heavy manufacturing environment

Additional Information:

• Scot Forge requires all employees to work 100% onsite.
• This position is primarily located in our Spring Grove, IL facility with occasional travel to plants in other locations as required (Franklin Park, IL and Clinton, WI).
• Other duties as assigned 
• Must be authorized to work anywhere in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Must be able to pass a 90 day head hair drug test today.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Position requires a mixture of working in office and occasionally working in production areas while forklifts, overhead cranes and related equipment are in use. On occasion while performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to heat and cold weather conditions as well as wet and/or humid conditions. Production environment may expose individual to excessive loud noise. When in the area of production, appropriate PPE is mandatory.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

The estimated pay range for this position is the lowest and highest range we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We ultimately may pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. The actual base pay offered to a candidate will depend on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, seniority, geographic location and prevailing minimum wage, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Vision, Dental, Hearing, Life (Basic & AD&D), Disability (STD & LTD), 401K Plan with match, Profit Sharing, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Tax Savings (FSA & HAS), Vacation Time, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, or any other form of compensation for any particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Scot Forge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and welcome all qualified candidates to apply. 

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.