American Air Filter Company, Inc.

Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

American Air Filter Company, Inc. • $85K — $110K *
Jeffersonville, IN 47130In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
  • 6-Sigma Black Belt preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years in Process Engineering, Project Engineering, Project Management, or Operations Management.
  • Knowledgeable in shop equipment (lathes, mills, etc.) and manufacturing processes.
  • Proficient in Autodesk Auto CAD, Inventor, and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

  • Define and enhance manufacturing methods for efficiency.
  • Develop and modify mechanical components for industrial use.
  • Create and implement process layouts and operational sequences.
  • Collaborate with vendors and customers on product specifications.
  • Conduct tests on equipment to propose performance improvements.
  • Oversee manufacturing process approvals in production plants.
  • Manage projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for mentorship in engineering roles.
  • Engagement in innovative manufacturing processes.
  • Involvement in diverse projects across multiple business segments.
  • Commitment to a safe and compliant working environment.
Full Job Description
Position Objective:

The Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer leads projects consisting of analysis, development, and validation of manufacturing processes to be used in the production facilities. Will have oversight of equipment and process definition for specified business segment. Conduct research and develop new production methods by applying knowledge of product design, industrial automation, assembly, tooling, and materials. Serve as a mentor for the less experienced Engineering staff members.

Key Accountabilities:

Process Engineering (20%)
  • Define, evaluate, and/or improve manufacturing methods for maximum efficiency.
  • Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components for industrial machinery or equipment.
  • Fabricate and assemble structural metal products, such as framework for machinery, drives, and metal parts for production machinery.
  • Develop a layout and plan sequence of operations for process design.
  • Assist Product Management with ensuring proper design for manufacturing.

Process Definition (20%)
  • Communicate with vendors and customers to understand and determine product specifications.
  • Generate new and modify existing drawings using Autodesk products.
  • Develop standard operation procedures for new equipment and other technical documentation needed for production.
  • Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance.
  • Oversee process sign-off of manufacturing processes in each plant.

Safety (20%)
  • Participates and promotes the core value of safety.
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with company procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Define safety checklist and Lock out Tag out (LOTO) for new manufacturing and modified equipment.

Project Management (40%)
  • Responsible for Project Management - mentoring and overseeing projects from start to finish while meeting deadlines as defined.
  • Communicate as subject matter expert and exchange ideas in an open forum for all levels within the organization.
  • Overseeing the capital budget and spending on project.


Requirements

Position Requirements:
  1. Bachelors Degree (B.S) in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent;
  2. 6-Sigma Black Belt strongly desired;
  3. Minimum of 5 years' combined experience working in the fields of Process Engineering, Project Engineering, Project Management, and/or Operations Management;
  4. Working knowledge of all shop equipment including but not limited to lathes, mills, drill presses, grinders, saws, and welders;
  5. Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods;
  6. Working knowledge of servo motors/drives, and AC/DC VFD's;
  7. Proficient in MS Office applications, Autodesk Auto CAD, Inventor for 3D design and modeling;
  8. Statistical process control methodology;
  9. Ability to collect and analyze data, define areas of opportunities, and implement appropriate counter measures;
  10. Overseer of equipment design, build, installations, and startup;
  11. Electrical, Mechanical, and Pneumatic design, troubleshooting and repair;
  12. Automation Controls.

About American Air Filter Company, Inc.

American Air Filter Company, Inc. (AAF) is a global leader in clean air solutions and is a subsidiary of Daikin Industries, Ltd. AAF designs, develops, and manufactures air filtration solutions for commercial, industrial, cleanroom, transportation, and nuclear power applications. The company was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. AAF has operations in 22 countries and employs over 3,000 people worldwide.
Learn more about American Air Filter Company, Inc.
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
2023
* Ladders Estimates

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