Description
Weber Knapp Company has designed, developed, and manufactured mechanical hardware and kinematic motion control devices for over 100 years. Our team of design engineers has over 85 years of combined experience working for Weber Knapp Company. We have custom engineered and manufactured products for a vast number of applications that range from multi-link concealed refrigerator hinges to counterbalance hinges on medical centrifuges.
Job Summary:
Developing tools and processes for products manufactured, assembled, and packaged on site.
Function of Position:
- Design tools and fixtures
- Manage new tool design through build and production launch
- Document set up and production procedures for tooling and processes
- Provide technical production support
- Troubleshoot equipment, tooling, fixtures and/or processes that have been identified as non-conforming
- Develop product protection plans and packaging
Benefits Package:
* This is an onsite position in Jamestown, NY.
* Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Options.
* 401k options with a company contribution after 1 year of service.
* Flexible Spending Account
* Life Insurance
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Eye Safety
* Safety Shoes
* Vacation Time
* NYS Sick Time
* EOE Employer
Requirements
Ideal Skills: Proficiency using 3D CAD Software, SOLIDWORKS preferred. Working Knowledge of:
- Metal component fabrication including, slitting, stamping, laser cutting, forming, turning, welding, and machining
- Metal finishing operations including, bulk cleaning, vibratory finishing, electroplating, conversion coating, and powder coat application
- Lean assembly techniques
- Hands on Quality Measurement Techniques for SPC
- Solid mechanical aptitude
- Ability to communicate and work with people at all levels of the office and factory floor
- An understanding of industrial controls such as PLCs, relay logic, pneumatic and hydraulic systems a plus
Required Qualifications
- Education – Bachelor’s Degree in a Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering Discipline or an Associate Engineering Degree with Tool and Fixture design experience.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to tell us why you'd be the perfect candidate for this Manufacturing Engineer Position.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering (or Associate degree with tool and fixture design experience)
- Proficiency using 3D CAD software (SOLIDWORKS preferred)
- Tool and fixture design and production launch experience
- Working knowledge of metal component fabrication: slitting, stamping, laser cutting, forming, turning, welding, machining
- Working knowledge of metal finishing operations: bulk cleaning, vibratory finishing, electroplating, conversion coating, powder coat application
- Working knowledge of Lean assembly techniques
- Hands-on quality measurement techniques for SPC
- Solid mechanical aptitude
- Ability to communicate and work with people at all levels of office and factory floor
- Understanding of industrial controls such as PLCs, relay logic, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
What We Do
Weber Knapp specializes in motion control engineering and manufacturing, offering innovative hinge products and components for commercial and industrial applications.
