Manufacturing Engineer - Large Generator Components

About the Role

Location
United States of America
Alabama
Fort Payne
Company
Siemens Energy, Inc.
Organization
Gas Services
Business Unit
Central
Full / Part time
Full-time
Experience Level
Experienced Professional

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join a dynamic team providing essential manufacturing solutions for our large generator components production. You will lead technical support for operations such as machining, brazing, winding, assembly, and insulating. Your focus will be on developing innovative processes and tools to enhance our Parallel Rings department, driving continuous improvement. Additionally, you will train production employees, empowering them to excel in their roles.

This role is based in our Fort Payne, Alabama, USA factory, with a weekday shift schedule.

How You’ll Make an Impact

  • Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance production efficiency, safety, and quality.
  • Optimize manufacturing processes for timely, high-quality production.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues, implementing corrective and preventative actions.
  • Create detailed work instructions for manufacturing new and service generator components.
  • Conduct manufacturing process reviews and assist with employee training on product design and quality elements.
  • Design and procure manufacturing and assembly tooling, producing 3D CAD/2D drawings and managing tooling records.
  • Plan and execute cross-functional projects related to shop floor layout and Lean Manufacturing.
  • Collaborate on process improvements, cost savings, waste reduction, and quality enhancement.
  • Provide technical expertise to optimize manufacturing processes and equipment.
  • Research and implement innovative tools to accelerate manufacturing.
  • Analyze factory capacity and develop strategies to maximize output.
  • Train colleagues in Lean Topics and High-Performance Team practices.
  • Challenge the status quo to find innovative manufacturing solutions.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience in electrical, electronic, mechanical, or industrial engineering, with 3+ years in manufacturing.
  • Experience with lean manufacturing principles.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to work effectively across all organizational levels and with external partners.
  • Proven project management skills, manage tooling vendors and floor resources effectively to ensure project success.
  • Flexibility to adapt to a changing work environment.
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills.
  • 3D CAD experience with NX is desirable.
  • Working knowledge of copper brazing is a plus.
  • Proficient in Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office.
  • Willingness to relocate to the Fort Payne, AL area if not already local.

About the Team

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines, and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards

  • Career growth and development opportunities
  • Supportive work culture
  • Company paid Health and wellness benefits
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays
  • 401K savings plan with company match
  • Family building benefits
  • Parental leave

Jobs & Careers: https://jobs.siemens-energy.com/jobs


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