Manufacturing Engineer I (Welding Engineer)

9247BR

PRS Facility Location:

Winston Salem, NC - 329

Job Purpose:

This position will have responsibility for Manufacturing Engineering functions in various areas of Machining and Fabrication.

Req ID:

9247BR

Company Description:

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!

As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.

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Education / Training:

• 2 year technical degree or equivalent manufacturing experience (4 year degree desired).

Job Title:

Manufacturing Engineer I (Welding Engineer)

City:

Winston Salem

Key Job Elements:

• Develop & Improve Welding and/or Fabrication

manufacturing processes

• Create job aids and work instructions

• Manage complex projects

• Complete Part & Process SPAP/PPAP

• Create and maintain Routings / BOMS

• Process Engineering Changes

• Create/Maintain SFMEA

• Create/Maintain Control Plans / PFMEA

• LN system use & training to users

• Validate/support all quality gate audits

• Lead safety investigations and perform 1Page DMAIC

process

• Determine processing needs to assure fixtures,

tooling and methods are provided to meet schedules

and production requirements.

• Works to improve processes, timeliness and reduce

costs by eliminating non-value added activities.

• Implement various corporate initiatives such as 5S,

Lean Manufacturing, Internal Certification, etc.

• Monitor and improve safety on the shop floor;

eliminate any unsafe operations and ensure a safe

and clean production environment.

• Evaluate, assess, and identify training needs of the

workforce.

• Ensures training and effective utilization of work

force.

• Drives Root Cause identification. Drives Continuous

Improvement process.

• Act as Facility Welding Engineer

• Evaluate weld qualification samples per the

applicable standard (AWS D1.1, AWS D15.1, CAT 1E

specs)

• Create PQR's, WPS's, and WQTR's

• Maintain weld training and qualification records

• Troubleshoot technical issues regarding the

equipment, or welder methods and technique

• Develop weld rework or repair procedures as

required

• Approve rework or repairs performed

Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong knowledge of PC/data entry

• Intermediate level skills of Microsoft Office

(Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

• Ability to comfortably present to team members and

other area leaders

• Strong interpersonal/communication/prioritization

skills is a must

• Strong organizational skills

• Working understanding of welding processes and

technology

• Ability to interpret welding symbols and terminology

on fabrication drawings

• Working understanding of welding repair methods

• Working understanding of weld testing methods

• Working understanding of welding documentation

practices

Working Conditions

Must also be able to perform the following for the

duration of shift

• Heavy manufacturing environment, subjecting

employees to noise, vibration, and chemical

elements.

• Will be working near moving mechanical parts,

overhead cranes and lift truck traffic.

• Regularly required to stand and use hands to handle,

or feel objects, tools, or controls & reach with hands

and arms.

• Continual use of ladders/platforms/stairs to access

engine and or machines in various stages of

assembly or manufacture

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting objects up to 35 lbs.

• Periodically walking short and long distances

• Metatarsal safety shoes are required as well as

safety glasses.

Limited travel requirements

EEO:

Equal Opportunity Employer - Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

Benefits:

Progress Rail offers an excellent total compensation package,* including competitive salary, paid time off for vacation and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance and flexible spending accounts. Relocation assistance may be available for some positions.

_*Benefits eligibility differs by job position and employment status - governing plan documents control such benefits._

Job Category:

Engineering

State::

North Carolina