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Take your next career step at LS Cable & System USA! LS Cable & System USA is a leading US manufacturer and supplier of energy wire and cable products and distribution systems serving the commercial, industrial, renewable, and utility markets.

It takes a highly trained mind to create efficient and safe energy cables that the world can depend on. That's why we're seeking to hire engineering candidates who can help us continue to innovate and build toward tomorrow.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Four or more years of engineering/technical schooling required. Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering/Technology degree.
• Less than one year of experience
ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION:
Under the general supervision and guidance of the Engineering Manager or senior engineer to whom assigned, perform a variety of functions in the development and/or improvement of production methods, processes, machines, equipment, tooling, and designs used in the manufacture of wire and cable products. Investigate and recommend areas for cost reduction. Perform computations and collect engineering data. Perform feasibility studies; prepare reports, summaries, and analyses; and handle other specific tasks as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist with major engineering projects, independently handle fewer complex portions of projects, or complete tasks as assigned. Perform various duties, including engineering studies and investigations; machine, equipment, and tool design; methods development for machining, processing, and assembling; materials handling design; equipment acquisition; and plant layout. Work closely with Quality Control, production supervision, vendors, Maintenance, and others in improving manufacturing methods and reducing costs.
• Continuously seek out areas for cost reduction. Perform feasibility studies involving cost analyses and consideration of alternatives to determine the economic advantage of proposed improvements. Select equipment, machines, or tooling; perform inspections at the vendor’s plant whenever possible; and submit recommendations to the Engineering Manager. Direct and/or coordinate capital expenditure projects and work closely with the supervisor and various members of management as required.
• Work closely with Design Engineering in planning production methods for new and revised products. Make recommendations regarding product design from the standpoint of manufacturing engineering. Participate in the implementation of new methods, equipment, machines, and tooling. As necessary, assist supervisors and operators during the course of production as well as with conducting trial runs. In the course of specific projects, exercise partial supervision over machinists and maintenance personnel.
• Prepare operating and process specifications, and other documentation. Maintain various records.
• Work with vendors in investigating improved methods and equipment. Develop advanced methods of production. Simplify or eliminate manual operations, utilizing automation approaches when feasible. Investigate difficulties in production and devise solutions to problems. Recommend improvements in preventive maintenance, safety, and housekeeping.
• Use initiative, ingenuity, and sound engineering techniques and approaches while performing technical investigations, using engineering and technical literature. Seek and accept functional guidance and assistance from others on matters within their areas of competence.
• Through the course of all projects, evaluate, promote, recommend, and work toward a safe and accident-free environment. Ensure that operating procedures for all new and existing equipment have been documented for use by others.
• Exercise responsibility for professional development through continuing study, attending technical society meetings, and similar means. Keep informed on developments in methods, machines, equipment, tooling and materials through technical literature, trade shows, and vendor visits.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the supervisor.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Training in product/process development
• Experience with limited project leadership (small capital projects)
• Requires knowledge of machine, equipment, and tool design; manufacturing methods and equipment, including materials handling; and specific aspects of product design, quality control, and costs
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

LS Cable & System USA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans' status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:
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