Description
SRC Automotive, Inc. is a leader in the remanufacturing of engines used in the Automotive, Marine, Natural Gas & Oil and Power Systems industries.
At SRC, we do things differently. Our associates take pride in their reputation as businesspeople who understand how they impact our bottom line. Their excellent technical skills – accompanied by their role as employee-owners – has become our legacy.
Product Engineer
Our Product Engineers design, develop, and improve new or existing products and direct the building and testing of prototypes. They determine the cost-effective remanufacturing methods to meet customer needs and assist in releasing products from Engineering to the Production Department.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Responsible for decisions regarding the manufacturability of and production of new product lines.
- Work with Production, Sales, and Materials to establish production standards.
- Work with customers and Materials Department in establishing Bill of Materials, replacement percentages, approval of suppliers/vendors, and part specifications.
- Communicates with Sales Department and customers to determine specific customer quality needs.
- Plans and directs the construction of prototypes to meet customer and internal requirements.
- Establishes test requirements if not previously specified by the customer and develops and directs the testing of new-product prototypes to verify product reliability.
- Assists in the design and development of special testing machines.
- Coordinates with Quality, Production, Sales, and customers new product launches.
- Sets up new equipment and ensures its satisfactory operation.
- Assists the engineering department in regard to product redesign to resolve product or production difficulties.
- Trains production personnel on new equipment operation and process.
- Recommends and implements new processes, controls, and manufacturing methods
- Stays informed concerning new manufacturing technology and equipment and investigates their potential applications. Recommends incorporation of new technology for company applications where feasible and practical.
- Follows engineering process to ensure IATF 16949:2016 certification.
- Assists the Capital Budgeting process and evaluates new and potential capital equipment.
Eligibility:
As an employee-owner, you must have a teammate mentality and strong interpersonal skills. An employee-owner is proactive, upholds commitments and is continually learning.
Essential Qualifications
- BS/BA in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology or related discipline.
- Five (5) years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or Product Development.
- Knowledgeable concerning mechanical principles, machining practices, the properties of metals, and the application of mathematics and dimensions to production machinery and tooling.
- Experience in product flow, plant layout, assembly/machining equipment and continuous improvement systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong technical knowledge of Marine and Automotive powertrain products.
- Experience working within a Quality System; IATF 16949 preferred
Rewards for you:
- Competitive compensation package with opportunity for growth in your career; promotion from within opportunities available
- Affordable and comprehensive insurance on your 61st day of employment
- Quarterly bonus opportunity
- Paid Time Off Program and 11 paid Holidays
- 5% 401(k) match
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 100% Tuition Reimbursement
- Fitness Center and Wellness Program with free mental health resources
Employee-owners first, manufacturers second:
We believe the best way to operate is to educate everyone on how the business works, give them a voice in saying how the company is run and provide them a stake in the financial outcome, good or bad.
We do this by creating a business of businesspeople who think, act and feel like owners through education, empowerment and engagement. It's all part of our open-book management system, The Great Game of Business®.
If you are interested in joining our team, we would love to hear from you! Please submit an application and our HR team will reach out to you.
Location: 4431 W. Calhoun, Springfield, MO 65802
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