Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Newberry, SC

Direct Hire (Relocation Provided)

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements optimal, cost-effective designs, manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards
• Recommends and implements improvements to product, production processes, methods and controls
• Priorities include project management, process improvement, problem resolution, and employee training
• Performs research, design and development of new and sustaining manufacturing processes and tool design
• Performs process evaluations including production flow, assembly methods and waste elimination
• Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products, including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results
• Designs, develops, tests or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods
• Responsible for providing creative and innovative engineering solutions that aid in the resolution of field and manufacturing problems and in the maintenance and improvement of existing products
• Responsible for implementing all phases of project plans and monitoring progress per established schedule and budget targets
• Responsible for maintaining good relationships with customers, field personnel and other Valmont departments to ensure the most efficient working environment
• Provide technical support to other departments as required toward meeting the needs of our customers
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and efficiency improvement
• Maintain technical specifications, process capabilities, and tooling libraries
• Knowledge of C programming.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Three or more years of Manufacturing experience
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines
• A strong working knowledge of Auto Cad and/or Solid works, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point and Microsoft Word
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to identify, communicate and participate in process improvement opportunities (LEAN) aimed at reducing cost, improving efficiencies and increasing customer satisfaction
• Experience with composites
• Experience with GD&T, material specification, surface finishing requirements and manufacturing techniques (milling, turning, and welding, surface treatments)
• Previous work experience managing projects
• The employee is occasionally required to move about the office or plant
• There is a certain level of decision making and analysis that this position requires although any large decision would be made with the guidance of more senior level engineers
  
  

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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