Manufacturing Engineer - Houston, TX

Company: Konecranes
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 20, 2025

Job Description:

Houston, TX, United States
Full-time
Job Category: Engineering
Employee Group: Employee
Employment Type: Undefined term
Full-time/part-time position: Full-time
Workplace: Hybrid


Company DescriptionAt Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name - people committed to providing our customers with lifting equipment and services that lift their businesses. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work. Job Description Job Position: Manufacturing Engineer Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer plays a crucial role in developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing methods. They utilize their expertise in products, materials, fabrication processes, tooling, assembly processes, and production equipment to ensure quality products are delivered to the customer. The Manufacturing Engineer is also a key member of the Continuous Improvement team working across all aspects of the design and manufacturing process while assuring the optimization of the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Work across all business lines (Nuclear, Mods, and ETO) within the Engineered Solutions BU
  • Implement and conduct design reviews focusing on Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM&A)
    • Implement accurate routings for manufacturing operations and analyze data for improvements
      • Support manufacturing teams as a subject matter expert
        • Work with and support Subcontract Manufacturing Manager to support vendor onboarding and development
          • Spearhead the NCR process from the manufacturing side and drive continuous improvements
            • Support all departments as a manufacturing subject matter expert
              • Be a problem solver with a focus on risk mitigation and cost containment
                • Develop and implement work instructions for subcontractors to assist in common processes and quality control
                  • Resolve issues and prevent delays in production
                    • Find ways to reduce costs and maximize quality by designing, deploying, and validating new manufacturing processes and techniques
                      • Develop, evaluate, improve, and document manufacturing processes, with emphasis on standardized work
                        • Collaborate with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange equipment, parts, or material purchases
                          • Estimate production times and related costs to provide information for management decisions
                            • Analyze manufacturing process flows to enhance quality and identify cost reduction opportunities
                              • Act as a conduit between manufacturing personnel, purchasing, project management and engineering to ensure project requirements are met.
                                • Complete any special projects as assigned by supervisor/manager
                                  Additional InformationWhat we offer:Benefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, profit sharing, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more! Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks. Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.
                                  
                                  Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.
                                  
                                  Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
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