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What is the difference between Director Rotor Dynamics vs Rotor Engineer?

AspectDirector Rotor DynamicsRotor Engineer
CredentialsAdvanced degrees (Master's/PhD), leadership experienceBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Work EnvironmentStrategic, managerial, overseeing teams and projectsDesign, analysis, testing of rotor systems
Industry UsageExecutive roles in aerospace, energy, manufacturingTechnical roles in similar industries
Search/Comparison IntentLeadership, management, strategic oversightTechnical expertise, design, analysis

The main difference is that the Director Rotor Dynamics focuses on strategic leadership and overseeing rotor systems projects, while the Rotor Engineer is involved in technical design and analysis. Both roles require engineering credentials, but the director position emphasizes management and industry oversight.

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Forging Engineering Manager

thyssenkrupp Crankshaft Co., LLC

Danville, IL • On-site

$102K - $112K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Company

thyssenkrupp integrated its Forging & Machining and Undercarriage businesses to start the new business unit Forged Technologies. With roughly 7,000 employees at 18 production sites in seven different countries, thyssenkrupp Forged Technologies has sales of over one billion euros and operates over 50 forging press lines and more than 150 machining and assembly lines in seven countries. The product portfolio includes undercarriage systems for heavy machinery as well as crankshafts, connecting rods, pistons, chassis products, transmission systems and rotor shafts for the automotive industry.

Your responsibilities

Forging Engineering Manager for thyssenkrupp Crankshaft Company, LLC in Danville, Illinois.

Duties include: oversee all Forging Engineering functions including process, and product engineering and product engineering-related projects for forging; oversee development of forge tooling designs for new parts, improve designs for existing parts, and coordinate with customer on full life cycle of parts; observe processes, monitor product from start to finish and provide direction; lead process qualification and validation activities for new products and ensure compliance with relevant industry standards; improve operational performance by identifying quality and customer needs, and direct team to identify and diagnose customer, process, and quality problems; collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process enhancements and resolve technical challenges; plan, assign, and distribute work; and establish priorities, provide direction to team, and train team in methods and procedures.

Your profile

Requirements: Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering, related field, or equivalent foreign degree. 3 years of work experience as a Forging, Process, or Design Engineer. Must have 3 years of work experience with each of the following: thermal dynamics and forging processes; identifying areas for process improvement and implement strategies to enhance productivity; leading process qualification and validation activities for new products, and ensuring compliance with industry standards; researching forging industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices, and incorporating them into manufacturing process; and generating Process Engineering Change notices for internal and external customer design changes.

Salary Range: $102,086 to $112,000 per year.

Apply online at https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en; reach out to dennis.webb@thyssenkrupp.com with any questions. Please reference Forging Engineering Manager position. EOE.

Your benefits

We offer an outstanding Benefits Package that includes:

  • Company Tuition Reimbursement Package
  • 401K Match
  • 120 hours of Paid Time Off after completion of Probation Period
  • Comprehensive medical plans with flexible cost options ranging from $4.62 to $57.62 a week. We also have a Preventative Healthcare and Medical Program with additional premium discount on medical insurance premiums.
  • Dental plans ranging from $0.48 to $4.15 a week
  • Vision Plans ranging from $0.35 to $3.69 a week
  • Company Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, & Long Term Disability
  • 11 paid Holidays
  • Gym Membership Reimbursement
Contact

We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

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