Project Engineer

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EJ is seeking a hands on Project Engineer to join the Ardmore foundry team on site, full time. The role provides engineering support for control and integration of existing foundry systems, plus layout work for new capital investments and non capital process improvements. You will collaborate with internal engineers, designers, outside contractors and suppliers, develop fixture designs for automated equipment, and pursue safety, quality and efficiency gains. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial or engineering technology and one to two years of related experience; foundry experience is preferred. Proficiency in MS Office 365 and SOLIDWORKS or AutoCAD is expected. Apply at EJcareers.

 EJ has an immediate opening for a Project Engineer.

Generous Benefit Package that includes: 

Paid Vacation and Holidays, Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, 401K (with match), Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, HSA with Employer Match, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and Bonus Program

About EJ:  We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with global operations. The corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883.

We are seeking high performing individuals who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our company’s identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility.

Location: Ardmore, Oklahoma. Ardmore is a rural, yet progressive, city set amidst ample outdoor sporting opportunities and conveniently located about halfway between Dallas, Texas and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

SUMMARY

Provides engineering support for the control, integration, modifications or enhancements to existing foundry systems. Includes design and development of concept general arrangement (and detailed) drawings for new capital investments into the facility.

Significant work on non-capital improvements and revisions will also occur for foundry processes and all supporting equipment.

Works collaboratively with other foundry departments, as well as EJ engineers, designers, as well as outside consultants and suppliers, or others as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Promotes the culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company. This includes adherence to and promotion of the company safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures.
• Formulates engineering solutions to problems and develops plans according to project requirements. This may involve technical studies, calculations, limited travel, and research.
• Successful candidate must be able to develop layouts and concepts for equipment additions or revisions within the foundry walls.
• Coordinate the efforts of outside contractors working on facility projects.
• Prepares specifications and designs for part fixtures utilized in automated equipment and systems. 
• Develop designs for improving mechanical and/or automated systems or quality on existing plant equipment.
• Calculations for loadings will be required on occasion.   
• Investigate and follow through with improvements for safety, quality, cost reduction and plant efficiency improvements. 
• Prepares status reports and maintains communications between all parties involved to efficiently optimize available time, avoid conflicts and promote progress to completion. 
• Maintains project files and drawings: updates and revisions, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hands-on self-starter position willing to spend time on the shop floor to understand the specific needs of our manufacturing teams.  Must be literate in basic computer support systems such as: MS Office 365, Microsoft Project as well as specialized products such as SOLIDWORKS and/or AutoCAD, etc. .

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university (Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Industrial Engineering strongly preferred); and one to two years related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Foundry experience highly preferred but other manufacturing experience considered.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts, heights and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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