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Location

Elmira, NY | United States

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Job description

Overview:

Kennedy Valve Co. is a subsidiary of McWane Inc. Kennedy Valve is a gray and ductile iron foundry and computerized machining and assembly operation. We supply fire hydrants and valves to the water works and fire suppression industries. We have been manufacturing these products in Elmira, New York, for over 125 years.

 

WHY KENNEDY VALVE?

 

Kennedy Valve offers great wages and benefits packages, as well as stability and a sense of team!

Competitive Salary

Prorated vacation for the first year of employment.

12 Paid Holidays and Paid Sick Leave

Retirement: 401(k) & Roth IRA with a company match 

Educational Reimbursement after one year

Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental plan options

Responsibilities:

SUMMARY:

The Manufacturing Engineer Manager oversees daily production and is expected to lead with an innovative direction of Manufacturing Technicians and Engineers. Responsible for these team members and implementation of capital projects to aid in the manufacturing process. Reviews, evaluates, and implements engineering changes and specification requirements to the production department for the maintenance of tooling and fixtures. (i.e. – core boxes, patterns, CNC fixtures, etc.).

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Thorough understanding of plant engineering, industrial engineering, and tooling
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Supervise machinist work to complete production and repair of production tools and fixtures.
• Provide technical insight for the development of Manufacturing Engineering Department personnel.
• Provide prototype assistance and solving, lead all aspects of design tooling, and installation/modification of prototype tooling.
• Responsible for priority setting and workload scheduling for the personnel and machines within the Manufacturing Engineering Department.
• Comprehensive project management
• Reduce unnecessary production interruptions and continually improve the performance of personnel, machinery, and tooling.

 

Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS:

 

• Bachelors or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology or in a related field required.
• Minimum of 7 years of supervisory experience.
• Applicable Engineering Software (i.e., SolidWorks and/or other CAD Software)
• Experience in Robotic Projects and language.
• Ability to create, read, analyze, and interpret drawings.
• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing Principles and Project Management.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Proven results to develop a team and working cohesively within a team.
• Attention to detail through ambitious goal setting and productive project management.
• Firm foundation of trust through excellent verbal and written communication.
• Projects a consistent, reliable presence that inspires calm and confidence in our team members.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Standing for extended periods of time, walking throughout the facility, ability to lift 50lbs as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Exposed to elements, such as cold, heat, noise, dust, odors, fumes, etc.

Work time is spent on the manufacturing floor and in a managerial office.

Potential for alternating rotation of 1 st and 2 nd

Minimal travel requirements to other McWane facilities and suppliers

 

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

 

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

 

Kennedy Valve Co. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing. McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation , veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

 

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