Assembly Engineer

Position: Assembly Engineer

Location: Ashland City, Tennessee

Company Overview: Join a global industry leader in water heating and treatment technologies, a $3.5 billion company with a rich history spanning over 140 years. With a commitment to continuous improvement, our client employs over 12,000 individuals worldwide, dedicated to providing innovative water technology solutions.

Primary Function: As an Assembly Engineer, you will perform advanced engineering tasks under limited supervision, overseeing a significant engineering project from inception to completion. Reporting to you will be two technicians.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in industry groups and perform advanced engineering tasks under limited supervision.
• Oversee all aspects of a significant engineering project, ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion.
• Develop action plans and estimate resource requirements for project completion.
• Prepare monthly progress and cost reports for top management.
• Utilize CAE tools such as Solidworks, MATLAB, LabView, Minitab, EES, CFD, FEA.
• Develop and apply engineering standards and procedures, providing advice on engineering issues.
• Analyze and identify causes of component failures.
• Provide technical solutions for manufacturing or customer field issues, demonstrating familiarity with multiple operations.
• Lead the design group during the conceptual phase of product development, utilizing team management skills.
• Conduct project meetings and prepare reports to communicate project status within and beyond the project team.
• Finish assigned engineering projects according to customer specifications, within schedule and budget limitations, coordinating activities of the engineering team, contractors, and vendors.
• Lead brainstorming activities for specific needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• Leadership skills and experience.
• Assembly and process engineering experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience or training.
• 6 sigma or FMEA experience is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, adept at solving complex problems.
• Experience leading Kaizen-related or Continuous Improvement activities.
• Ability to analyze and resolve issues quickly through root cause analysis.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of SAP and MRP systems is beneficial.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD.
• Experience with direct reports.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a Related Field.

Years of Experience: Minimum of 3 years of related work experience or training.

They Offer:

• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans.
• Medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs, and tuition assistance.

This presents an excellent opportunity to work for an industry leader. This is a full-time position. Please submit your most recent resume for quick and confidential consideration.