Kennedy Valve -Automation Project Engineer

Location

Elmira, NY | United States

Job description

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

SUMMARY:

The Automation Project Engineer will bring new strategies and visions to life by evaluating and validating all outcomes that improve production. The feasibility, as well as creating the plan of action into a sustainable business improvement, through innovation, design, tactical planning, and implementation, is critical to this role.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project Management - Coordinate and effectively communicate with stakeholders to design, lead, plan, procure, and implement manufacturing production projects to completion for Kennedy Valve within sustainable budgeted goals.
• Manufacturing Automation – Lead the team in study and implementation of best automation practices.
• Being a leader in Programable Logic Controller (PLC) communication and review.
• Work closely with Production Management, Engineering, and Quality Assurance towards continual improvements in CNC machining operations.
• Manufacturing floor layout and simulations.
• Work closely with Engineering Student Work programs to teach and coach through project study and implementation opportunities.
• Work opportunities include involvement with Foundry and Finishing departments.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology or in a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in project management, within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Applicable Engineering Software (i.e., SolidWorks and/or other CAD Software)
• Automation Simulation Software and Engineering Processes
• Robotic language writing and communication

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 an office setting.

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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