Manufacturing Engineer I

Company: Phoenix Contact USA
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Who We Are - Our Culture

When you join Phoenix Contact, you join a team of visionaries who are creating a sustainable world based on our passion for technology and innovation. Our mission is to create solutions for electrification, networking, and automation to contribute to a world in which renewable energy is available for the benefit of everybody. We create solutions for the challenges of today.

We are a team of passionate and welcoming people with vastly diverse backgrounds, who value honesty, friendliness, and trusting partnerships. We work together to promote a culture of entrepreneurial freedom that allows us to control our own destiny. We thrive in an inclusive environment where we recognize that our people are our biggest asset.

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer will work independently and as part of a team to support all manufacturing aspects of the development, specification, implementation, measurement, and optimization of manufacturing tools and processes. As a member of the production team, work to assure new products can be manufactured in the most reliable, economical method. Assures product designs are optimized for manufacturability. This position requires general CAD experience with proficiency in 3D Modeling and 2D Drawing capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the manufacturing expert in determining best methods for producing components and finished articles.
• Work with other team members to provide accurate cost estimates for molded, stamped, and assembled product
• Design, specify, and implement process, tooling, and fixtures for new product manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot and optimize manufacturing processes
• Follow the milestone-based Phoenix Contact Development Process.
• Serve as the project manager for major manufacturing activities.
• Investigate new suppliers to grow manufacturing competencies
• Play an integral role in the purchasing process (written specification, quotation, bid-evaluation, order placement, change-order management, delivery, and acceptance).
• Conduct cost-calculations, including capital tooling, machinery estimates, labor, overhead, material components (throughout the development process, including conceptual phase).
• Complete the machine qualification and validation process along with documentation.
  
  Must-Have Qualifications
  
  • BS Degree or higher in an Engineering discipline
  • Technical knowledge and/or skills of Mechanical assembly of tool and die systems.
  • Ability to read and understand 2 & 3D tooling drawings with a working knowledge of CAD preferred
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project.
  • Embraces change and applies effort and energy to lifelong learning and strive to continually grow
    
    We Value
    • Embraces change and applies effort and energy to lifelong learning and strive to continually grow
    • Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude toward all aspects of work
    • Ability to communicate and work with others effectively
    • Ability to work independently - ability to effectively perform with limited supervision.
    • Works within framework of identified organizational strategy
    • Displays proficiency in the following global competencies:
      • Initiative - the understanding of what action needs to be taken and completing these tasks while seeking the perspective of others.
      • Comprehensive Thinking (Personal Credibility) - taking personal responsibility for mistakes; does what he/she commits to and is honest and forthright.
      • Collaboration - works as a team player to make a difference within the business and expresses gratitude and appreciation to others who have provided information, assistance, and support
      • Willingness to Learn - handles change through taking advantage of lifelong learning opportunities and is open minded and curious to face new challenges.
        Must Be Able To---
        
        • Move or lift at least 50 pounds
        • Use pallet jack with 300 pound load
        • Push 4-wheeled cart with 100 pound load
        • Work a 6 day week, if required
        • Stand or sit continually for four hours
        • Use computer for eight hours at a time
        • Ensure attendance is in accordance with company policies.
        • Drive or fly to distant supplier, customer, mandatory training session, and stay overnight for periods of up to two weeks
        • Be willing to travel internationally
        • Speak and understand English to communicate verbally and in writing
          
          What's in it for you?
          
          Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 14 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave, life insurance, short & long-term disability, on-site gym access, health & wellbeing center, on-site caf--, walking trails, tuition assistance, and more!
          
          Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters:
          
          Phoenix Contact has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Phoenix Contact employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Phoenix Contact will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Phoenix Contact, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Phoenix Contact mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Phoenix Contact employees, or to Phoenix Contact's resume database will be considered Phoenix Contact property. Phoenix Contact will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Phoenix Contact will consider any candidate for whom a Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Recruiter free of any charges or fees. Phoenix Contact will not pay a fee to any Recruiter that does not have a signed Phoenix Contact contract in place specific to the position for which the resume was submitted. Recruiting vendor agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Phoenix Contact's Director of Organization Development and Talent Acquisition or his or her designee. No other Phoenix Contact employee is authorized to bind Phoenix Contact to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Recruiters. By submitting a candidate to Phoenix Contact, recruiters agree to be bound and comply with this policy.
          
          Phoenix Contact is committed to the diversity of our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
          

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