Preformed Line Products

PRIMARY FUNCTION Responsible for developing new production equipment and prototypes, improving existing mechanical systems, designing and testing new mechanical systems, and developing various automated systems. SPECIFIC DUTIES Designs, develops and improves mechanical systems and devices for custom-built and procured production equipment and automation. Prepares appropriation requests with cost estimates, develops a project schedule and maintains project budget. Creates and maintains mechanical design documentation, including assembly and detail drawings. Drawings may be completed through drafting support function. Conducts design review presentations with key plant stakeholders for design approval. Works with suppliers to source qualified components. Obtains quotations and generates project (work) orders and purchase requisitions for required materials and components. Provides engineering assistance and coordinates with job shops and assembly departments...

Primary Function: Supports the Plant Engineering Manager with design, quality and technical support for new machinery and equipment design concepts and analysis. Specific Duties: Serves as the Plant Machine Design Engineer. Responsible for design of new manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and retrofits for existing equipment. Proposes plant machine improvement projects. Coordinates the development of machine capital plan and cost projections for submission and consideration in the plant's annual capital budget. Designs prototype equipment for testing and coordinates and oversees the building of machine components and assembly operations. Provides technical support, assistance and direction for the PLP Machining team for these projects. Supports plant manufacturing teams by playing an active role in process improvement initiatives, machine problem solving, supporting Lean initiatives, and providing day to day support for production with machine redesign, retrofit design...

Job Summary: The Engineering Co-Op supports the Quality department by conducting laboratory tests, assisting with product development, and contributing to quality inspection and process improvement initiatives. The role provides valuable hands-on experience in measurement, testing, documentation, and engineering support activities, with responsibilities tailored to the student's level of experience. Essential Functions: Sophomore Level Perform inspections and testing on purchased and manufactured parts and components utilizing basic measuring equipment (caliper, micrometer, tape measure, height gauge, etc.) Read and interpret engineering prints to ascertain critical measurements and tolerances. Conduct QA defect sorting operations on inventory which may be non-conforming per engineering standards. Utilize electronic measurement equipment such as optical comparator and Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) to carry out Quality Inspections Assists in the implementation of...

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Responsible for assisting in the development of manufacturing engineering specifications and special tooling and/or the modification of equipment used in the lean manufacturing process. SPECIFIC DUTIES: In conjunction with other technical staff members, develop value stream strategies of modified or new machines and equipment that will positively impact key business metrics of quality and cost; including the design or procurement and development of fixtures, machinery and/or tooling. Conduct kaizen activities to analyze work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and design layout of equipment for maximum efficiency of cell manufacturing. Develop and implement lean strategies, which drive teams and projects, identify and eliminate waste, concentrate on set up reduction, and implement solutions while tracking and communicating results. Recognize and plan the use of appropriate tools, machines and fixtures, implement processes and follow...