First Brands Group is the parent company of many of the automotive industry's most recognizable OEM and Aftermarket brands. First Brands Group is a privately held organization and leader in automotive repair and maintenance products. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio with operations found around the globe, we are a team of professionals dedicated to building profitable, enduring growth among all our customers with an unrelenting drive to exceed customers' expectations.
First Brands Group is hiring a MANUFACTURING ENGINEER to work on site on our WALBRO plant, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The MANUFACTURING ENGINEER will assist by:
Principal activities
Design complex engineering products, processes, or equipment, including specifications and assembly and manufacturing methods/sequence, for company products and/or manufacturing and assembly equipment.
Utilizes CAD systems extensively. Carries out finite element analysis as a regular part of design assignments. May advise lower level non-exempt clerical and technical staff.
Works independently to gather data and input on the development of original designs or adaptations of existing designs after having been given general instructions regarding purpose and parameters.
Plans and conducts engineering projects and manufacturing assignments, that require expert application of engineering knowledge.
Prepares and presents preliminary drawings, sketches or diagrams reflecting basic concept in order to obtain confirmation of approach, concept, and/or technique.
Conducts presentations with suppliers, customers and various internal departments to obtain input on, agreement with, and understanding of project objectives and schedules.
May supervise design drafters in the accomplishment of projects or assignments.
in the initial studies and cost estimates for proposed projects and suggests changes to facilitate manufacture and assembly.
Prepares bill of materials and standards or specifications and participates in the development of project budgets, schedules, and release dates.
Performs such individual assignments as supervisors and superiors may direct; ensures adequate and continuous controls are exercised over all assigned activities affecting quality; establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
Preferred Requirements:
Technical knowledge and capabilities typically acquired in the completion of a bachelor's degree.
Two or more years of experience as an entry level Engineer, while pursuing or following the engineering degree.
Possesses proven written and oral communications, technical presentation and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) skills.
3 years of progressive experience
SYSTEM
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status