Mechanical Engineering Associate

Job Summary:

Builds, repairs, and prepares articles for testing and associated auxiliary equipment. Performs tests in accordance with set test methods and works with relevant engineering functions to develop and execute testing. Drives continuous improvement in test setup and testing methods. Aids in analysis of test data. 
Works with performance engineers to develop measurement techniques; manages/leads test system and test article issue resolution process; manages 
system teardown consensus reviews, including data analysis, test and teardown reports. 
Participates in and leads Failure Mode Effects Analysis; performs data analysis, documents systems tests and calibration reviews in technical reports; 
presents test finding; prepares problem resolution Information for Failure Incident Reporting Group meetings; participates in problem solving teams. 
Coordinates programs including planning, scheduling, ordering and tracking. 
Participates in the maintenance of quality procedures. 
Develops and conducts training programs. 
Demonstrates adaptability and responsiveness to changing work needs and willingness to undertake new tasks as they become evident; initiates, develops, 
leads and participates in improvement projects. 
Manages own work and adjusts work priorities in order to meet the demands; participates in self- and team-audits and associated corrective action; plans and engages in continuous learning in order to be prepared for changing work demands. 
Performs other duties as required. 

Key Responsibilities:

Manages and schedules tests; designs more effective test methods and equipment; develops and modifies testing software; develops and executes reliability/durability test plans; leads the troubleshooting process; verifies proposed solutions; organizes test schedules, issues, and document teardown observations; manages hardware upgrades; designs and procures fixtures for special tests; creates all test forms needed for raw data, posts hardware test measurements and test summaries; facilitates the prioritization process for testing and maintenance of the database.  

Works with performance engineers to develop measurement techniques; leads development execution of customer/supplier agreements with test cell engineers; leads retest hardware compliance and provides test support to resolve test issues; manages/leads test cell and engine issue resolution process; manages engine teardown consensus reviews, including data analysis, test and teardown reports. Participates in and leads Failure Mode Effects Analysis ; performs data analysis and documentation of systems tests and calibration reviews in technical reports; presents test finding; prepares problem resolution Information for Failure Incident Reporting Group meetings; participates in problem solving teams for the Failure Incident Reporting Group and Rapid Problem Solving processes and maintains tracking systems for failed parts and warranty issues; may have responsibility for all issues of a specific component; advises internal and external customers in the repair and investigation of new failure modes; manages data entry to assure all failures are captured; leads Failure Incident Reporting Group meetings and reports on incidents by providing corrective actions; supports test cell, test vehicle, field test units and Original Equipment Manufacturing customers in troubleshooting control system related problems from both hardware and software perspective.  

Understands and applies appropriate Company and department rules and guidelines to work and to systems; participates in the maintenance of quality procedures.  

Develops and conducts training programs; provides counseling, mentoring, and coaching.  

Serves as company representatives in various capacities to customers, suppliers, and outside agencies. Interacts effectively with all of employees throughout the company.

Exercises independent decision-making and initiative in determining what needs to be done and planning and implementing the needed activities; performs problem solving, creative technical and analytical work, budget management, and hands-on applications; coordinates programs including planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking.  

Demonstrates adaptability and responsiveness to changing work needs and willingness to undertake new tasks as they become evident; initiates, develops, leads, and participates in improvement projects. Knows and complies with all safety policies and procedures.  

Demonstrates confidentiality as required.  

Shares work with exempt and other OCU employees as required.  

Manages own work and maintain a flexible schedule in order to meet the demands of priority work; participates in self- and team-audits and associated corrective action; plans and engages in continuous learning in order to be prepared for changing work demands.  

Travels as required by the position.

Performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to get the job done.

OCU – Machining Technician – SEP specific

Job summary:

This is an onsite role at Seymour Engine Plant supporting Machining Engineering.  This role requires the successful candidate to take technical ownership of tools, equipment and processes necessary to produce quality parts for plant assembly lines and service. Candidates must thoroughly understand the protocols of working safely with industrial equipment, electricity and other energy sources. Acts as a formal resource working cross functionally with other manufacturing disciplines to quickly and efficiently address issues, improve manufacturing processes and environment.

Core Work:

Take technical ownership of tools equipment and processes necessary to produce quality parts for an area, or areas, within the plant. Champion continuous improvement activities centered around overall efficiency, RFT, Scrap reduction, HSE, and TCO (total cost of ownership). 

Ability to apply Mills, Lathes, Grinders and other industrial equipment to manufacture various engine components. Select and apply cutting tools to efficiently produce components. Ability to design and apply work holding fixtures, correctly applying them to improve processes, improving RFT (right first time), reduce scrap and improve efficiency. Ability to write, edit and maintain CNC code manually or with the aid of CAM. Fully proficient in the use of precision measuring devices, understanding CMM data and measurement strategies, layout work to facilitate process development, troubleshooting and continuous improvement. Works cross functionally with other disciplines in the plant to achieve broad goals.

Teamwork:

Share knowledge and skills to other team members and mentor as needed.  Communicate effectively with the assigned team and with all support teams. Completes training and personal development in line with business requirements. Participates actively with local Maintenance teams in ways to improve quality, safety, process, material flow, and employee development.

Other:

Domestic Travel is listed at 10%. This is non-routine and considered incidental. Examples may include vendor runoffs, site visits to other Southern Indiana facilities, etc.

Competencies: 
Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. 

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. 

Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. 

Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. 

Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. 

Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. 

Nimble learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder. 

Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace. 

Controls Safety - Recognizes controls related hazards in a manufacturing environment (Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic) to incorporate safe practices and procedures as part of the daily work plan to reduce injuries and create a safe machine environment. 

Manufacturing Knowledge - Demonstrates the knowledge of manufacturing by correctly implementing changes in current processes, equipment, and applications to meet the function's needs and contribute towards continuous improvement. 

Tool and Fixture Design - Selects work-piece-holding devices capable of effectively holding parts and products during a manufacturing process to secure their position to meet functional requirements. 

Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. 

Education, Licenses, Certifications: 
High school diploma, GED or equivalent required with Department of Labor Certification OR Associates degree from an accredited program in a related field and at least two years of relevant experience OR Bachelors degree in a related field.
Experience: 
Department of Labor Certification OR four year experience/education requirement accomplished through either Bachelors degree in related field OR associates degree in related field and at least two years of relevant experience.