Sr. Machine & Tooling Design Engineer (Engineering)
We are looking for a dynamic Sr. Machine & Tooling Design Engineer to join our team!
Who we are: Brazeway is the worlds largest producer of frost-free evaporator coils and a top global supplier of aluminum heat transfer tubing and components of the appliance, HVAC, and automotive air conditioning industries.
What we provide: A strong, collaborative team culture. A safe and progressive work environment.
What drives us: The philosophy that our people are our most important asset. We believe that hiring great people and giving them the opportunity and freedom to be creative, will make great things happen. Our best designs and most impactful innovations are developed in an environment where no idea is too far-fetched, no effort is wasted, and no vision is too far off. The outcome from this approach has propelled us to the forefront of ingenuity for all the sectors we serve.
Where we are located: This position could work from either Shelbyville, IN, or Adrian, MI. Our facility in Shelbyville, Indiana, is in a great location for commuters and residents of the Indianapolis area. Within a 30-45-minute commute are opportunities to live in the heart of a vibrant city or live in a suburb with all the amenities. Our Corporate Headquarters is in Adrian, Michigan. This area is a great location for commuters and residents of both Ohio and Michigan, providing housing options to fit any lifestyle. Within a 45-minute commute are opportunities to live on a lake, live in the heart of a vibrant city, or live in a suburb with all the amenities. We also have manufacturing facilities located in Hopkinsville, Kentucky and Monterrey, Mexico.
What the position entails: This position applies appropriate engineering and manufacturing technology to design, develop, cost, build, install and implement prototype and production equipment and tooling, as well as stepped improvements in new and existing processes in the areas of quality, productivity, competitiveness, and lean initiatives across the company. The engineer serves as an Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (SME) to the entire organization including the Model Shop, Controls, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams across four facilities and fills the role of project leader and/or SME on major plant expenditures and new tooling/equipment programs and/or continuous improvement activities, along with developing manufacturing technical competencies.
Major Responsibilities:
Provide technical (SME) support, throughout the Brazeway organization and affiliates.
Conceive, design and/or manage the design of new machines and tooling.
Conceive, design, develop, purchase, qualify, and install manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and gauges to facilitate production requirements, while incorporating the tools of Lean, Six Sigma and meeting Safety and Ergonomic expectations.
Develop technical resources across all facilities.
Develop strong relations with key equipment suppliers.
Qualify and validate new manufacturing equipment and tooling to ensure that they are safe, efficient, and meet all local, state and federal requirements. This includes the work environment and any associated ergonomic or other human factors.
Apply engineering principles and analyses to develop, design and/or make incremental and breakthrough manufacturing process improvements.
Ensure that new manufacturing processes meet customer product, delivery, and cost requirements.
Participate as a key APQP team member in: Design, analysis, budget, prototypes and samples, purchase and/or build equipment, training, implementation, and improvements.
Analyze and resolve complex manufacturing problems, utilizing knowledge of equipment and tooling design along with process capability, materials, fabrication processes, assembly methods, and quality management tools.
Actively support and manage within Brazeways mission, vision, Code of Conduct, and Process Based Leadership guidelines.
Actively supports our 5S + Safety programs.
Able and willing to travel internationally and/or domestically.
What a candidate must have to be qualified for the role:
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering
5 years minimum machine design experience
2 years experience with products related to refrigeration, extrusion, HVAC, or tubing preferred
Proven project management experience
Lean and/or Six Sigma experience required
Strong commitment to a team environment
Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
At Brazeway, its about more than what we get done its about how we do it. Throughout the organization, we pride ourselves in delivering work based on our Core Values. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diverse backgrounds and do not discriminate.
Beyond engaging and rewarding work, we offer a total rewards package including: Competitive salary, annual bonus program, 401(k) matching and profit sharing contributions, health insurance options with competitive premiums, life insurance, disability insurance, paid holidays and vacations, and other benefits such as recognition programs, gym memberships, and wellness perks.
