Elk River Machine Company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for our 1st Shift- Monday through Friday.

About Elk River Machine Company:
We have tackled the complex, custom metal fabrication that other companies won’t touch, as well as large contract volume metal manufacturing. Our manufacturing space is located in Elk River, MN. We can perform virtually all metal, steel fabrication, machining, cladding, welding, finished processes, and assembly processes on site.

A few things we have to offer:

· Competitive Wages

· Medical, Dental & Vision for employee & family including domestic partners

· 401k

· Tuition Reimbursement

· PTO accrual starts immediately

· Yearly shoe allowance

· Referral Program

SUMMARY

Coordinate a team approach to execute activities within the engineering team, ensuring that objectives are accomplished within the scheduled timeframe by possessing the following skills, competencies, and performing them in alignment with the goals and company vision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned)

· Quote incoming opportunities for cost, risk, and strategic outlook.

· Provide sales with information pertinent to the project such as sell price, lead time, long lead time components, and manufacturing plan when required.

· Coordinate manufacturing reviews with customers at the time of quote to develop a manufacturing strategy/plan and subsequently quote the project accordingly.

· Perform timely Contract Reviews upon receipt of purchase order:

o To include precursory review of drawings, specifications, and other related documents thoroughly enough to competently complete Contract Review Form for which Application/Process Engineers are responsible.

· Determine if any special materials, processes and/or testing are required, to include long lead‐time raw materials or fabrications, rolling, machining, coating, plating, hardware, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic assemblies.

· Flow information that is contrary, contradictory, or earlier unseen, that could prove to be detrimental to the project to Sales.

· Coordinate Engineering activities in the assigned team are being carried out effectively and managed to release dates as specified on engineering dispatch; either by directly performing, or delegating to Drafting Technician, Engineering Assistant, or others within team:

o Shop drawing creation, along with CAD geometry for shop floor CNC Programming

· Coordinate overall schedule to meet customers’ needs for Cost, Quality and Delivery

· Ensure drawings are created with manufacturability in mind – ‘Design for Manufacturability.’

· Ensure drawings are checked for common errors, and correct raw materials are utilized.

· Utilize ERP system to create routings and review job performance through:

o Work Instructions, Fixturing, Shop support, closed Job reports.

· Positive and effective Shop Floor interaction

· Review production status through daily walk‐through’s

· Conduct effective Kick‐Off and Pre‐Production meetings, document, and incorporate information into valuable drawings and work instructions.

· Resolve in‐depth drawing and specification questions from fabricators, machinists, welders, painters, and outside vendors.

· Effective and decisive interaction with Quality Assurance & Inspection

o Create appropriate quality inspection plans as directed by customer specifications.

· Resolve issues that arise during the build process.

o Conduct effective MRB’s & document.

o Communicate with customers various issue that may arise during the build process.

· Financial responsibility for projects (material, process, and time estimates) to meet expected gross margin.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or

ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Must have a minimum 4-year degree or associate degree in a manufacturing field/ 5 years of experience in Contract Manufacturing environment with CAD design, and hands‐on manufacturing/production experience.

Solidworks knowledge is a plus. Possess a strong manufacturing background & can determine best processes for fabricating parts, welding, machining, weldments, assemblies, and transfer those directions into shop drawings, travelers, and work instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended lengths and is also required to walk the shop floor to track orders and communicate with shop floor personnel.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 5 years (Preferred)
• Blueprint reading: 5 years (Preferred)
• SolidWorks: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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