Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Sumter, SC

About SKF:
SKF has been making the world spin since 1907!
SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer dedicated to a culture of belonging, where our people flourish in an equitable environment that promotes leadership development and career growth. SKF bearings played an integral role in helping Mars Rover collect rock and regolith samples on the planet's surface.

As an SKF team member, you will join 40,000 colleagues from more than 130 countries developing bearing technology and services that make rotation more reliable and sustainable. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF aims to have net zero greenhouse gas emissions at all our production facilities by 2030.

SKF products keep vehicles rolling, power the machines that put food on your table, and even reach into the cosmos as part of the Mars rover mission. Founded in Sweden in 1907, today SKF is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm with annual sales in 2020 of approximately $10 billion.

Position Summary:
SKF in Sumter, S.C. is a world-class manufacturing site with a new line design and installation of state-of-the-art equipment and handling systems. SKF offers solutions around the rotating shaft, including bearings, seals, lubrication management, condition monitoring and maintenance services. The SKF Sumter, SC sites played an integral role in helping Mars Rover collect rock and regolith samples on the planet's surface.

The Manufacturing Engineer performs engineering work varied in nature and complexity. The skills needed encompasses planning, evaluating, designing, developing and adapting tools, machines, and new technologies. This is for the purpose of producing new products, increasing productivity on existing products, enhancing quality and reducing manufacturing costs (i.e., the optimum use of workers, machines, materials and facilities). In this position you will work closely with other engineers, maintenance, logistics, manufacturing and quality to achieve optimum manufacturing objectives. This position's focus area will be multifunction machining centers for turning, milling, drilling and grinding.

Responsibilities Include but Not Limited to:

• Make mathematically/mechanical computations and independent analyses applying scientific and engineering principles, practices, and appropriate analytical tools as required.
• Develop capital plan and initiates appropriation requests (IRE's) for major projects.
• Establish systems for control of project progress, time schedules and costs.
• In conjunction with Accounting, prepares IRE post completion audits.
• Establish engineering and equipment standards for efficient application of resources and maintains records and files.

Directly responsible for the engineering and related functions of his/her assigned manufacturing operation(s) including:

• The setup and maintenance of labor standards .
• Development of the manufacturing process for new products and maintaining process documentation including manufacturing drawings, tooling, fixtures, BOM, process routings, SPI's, etc.
• Methods, processes and procedures analysis and work simplification techniques.
• Designing and subcontracting of tools, fixtures, and gauging.
• Control NC/CNC functions, including setup sheets, DNC systems and all other interacting projects, as well as the training of operators and others.
• Analyze and process engineering change requests.
• Plant, machinery, equipment, assembly layouts
• Troubleshooting technically challenging problems (machinery, equipment, processes).
• Analyze for improvement to labor, manufacturing costs, variances and margins
• Initiate cost reduction proposals and investigates proposals from other sources.
• Compile appropriate information, makes recommendations for action, implements (if appropriate) and checks on results obtained.
• Direct / oversee cost reduction and product / process improvement projects as assigned.
• Render technical service to all other departments as required.
• Lead or participate in development of Corrective Actions to address internal or externally identified problems.
• Manage / perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimally a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related degree plus 2 - 4 years of relevant experience.
• A minimum education requirement of a Technical Associate Degree/Apprenticeship Graduate plus at least 5 - 8 years of directly relatable or equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Demonstrated ability to apply proper analytical and/or Lean tools in completion of their assignments.
• Metal working experience preferred (drilling, turning, taping, grinding & selecting associated tools).
• CNC programming required, Hyper mill preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred (taking raw material and making finished product).
• Assembly experience preferred.
• Face to Face customer experience preferred.
• CAD/CAM, SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Knowledge of XA, SAP or other ERP system preferred.
• Experience in leading Capex projects preferred.
• Demonstrated problem solving required.
• Demonstrated ability to apply proper analytical and/or Lean tools in completion of their assignments.

What You'll Love About SKF:
Rest and Relaxation . Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration . SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health. Flexible work options available, depending on role.

Diversity in the Workplace. At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equit,y and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement, and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits . SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Invest in your Future . Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution : 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.

Reports to: Manufacturing Engineer Manager
Location: Sumter, SC
Job ID: 19802

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