Manufacturing Engineer or Sourcing Engineer

Title: Manufacturing Engineer III

Location: Seymour, IN
Duration: 6 Months++ (Possible Extension)

Description

ON-SITE | Exempt | MU 1.45

* Manager is looking for LOCAL candidates (if Possible) *

Hours: 7AM - 3:30PM or 8AM -4:30PM with general request for consistency. 40 HR/Week

Must Have skills and experiences:

• Strong Technical understanding of equipment spares / parts diagrams / bill of materials
• Preference for experience using Maintenance management systems such as Maximo or other maintenance and spares planning software packages.
• Strong organizational skills using tools such as Excel, project management trackers, etc.
• Strong communication skills. Must be able to have routine verbal & written conversations with suppliers to understand the technical aspect of spare parts, ordering strategies, lead times, costs, etc.

Education: Bachelor s degree in an engineering or related field. Or 10+ years demonstrated experience in a Maintenance or Manufacturing Engineering position.

Experience: Request 5-7 yrs of experience (degree or 10+ yrs relevant experience) in related fields such as Maintenance, Manufacturing Assembly or Machining, plant manufacturing engineering, Indirect Crib management / sourcing / purchasing / material planning. Preference on technical background, but someone who has sourcing and technical capabilities could perform well.

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Summary:

• Research and investigate the design, functionality and maintenance of mechanical equipment, systems and processes.
• Can use engineering drawings and read and interpret blueprints. The technical skills must include the ability to make sketches and engineering drawings and have experience using computer applications related to the engineering field.
• Competent understand necessary for machine spares strategies, spare parts cataloging, Indirect Crib storage & management tools, identifying and sourcing materials, cross referencing international supplied items with domestic source options, etc.
• This role will require extensive partnership with Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and the Indirect Materials Department.
• Strong communication skills are required for success to liaison between multiple groups, vendors, and layers of the organization to establish the MRO process.
• Experience in MRO storage systems is beneficial.
• Exercises independent judgment with limited direction from supervisor
• Basic skills required include:

o Creativity, strong verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving ability.

o Team player and detail oriented.

o Ability to make common computations, utilize Excel, PowerPoint, Word, network based filesharing, and computer-generated reports.

o Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) is beneficial.

• Education: Bachelor s degree preferred in an engineering field with 5-7+ years demonstrated work experience in an industrial/automotive/etc. manufacturing environment or maintenance functions.