Manufacturing Engineer at Acumed LLC in Iuka, Mississippi

Job Description:

Acumed LLC


Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Ecowater Systems LLC

Reg ID: JR0000026986

Location: Iuka, MS

Time Type: Full time


Description:

Ecowater Systems LLC

Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

Under broad supervision, responsible for all phases of medium-scale assigned process or manufacturing improvement projects, ensuring the successful conclusion of all phases within an appropriate time and at appropriate cost. Implements process improvements to meet quality standards, performs feasibility studies and solves problems. Creates necessary documentation and aides in communication to personnel. Role typically requires between 3 and 5 years of experience.

Company Overview

Established in 1925, EcoWater Systems LLC is headquartered in Woodbury, MN. The company has two manufacturing facilities in Mississippi. EcoWater has been owned by Marmon Holdings, Inc. since 1981, and today is one of six companies within their Water group. EcoWater is the world’s largest manufacturer of highly engineered, in-home water softening and drinking water solutions. In North America, there are four channels through which the company goes to market including a dealer business, a retail business, a wholesale/trade business, and an e-commerce/Direct-to-Consumer platform.

Marmon Holdings is a Berkshire Hathaway company and comprises 11 groups and more than 100 autonomous businesses with total annual revenue of $10 billion. Marmon’s 20,000-plus team members serve diverse industries and markets worldwide in over 20 countries. The 11 groups include Medical, Water, Foodservice Technologies, Retail Solutions, Transportation Products, Rail & Leasing, Electrical, Plumbing & Refrigeration, Metal Services, Industrial Products, & Crane Services.

Overall Responsibilities

• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods and processes.

• Responsible for automation processes and modifying current programs to reduce labor.

• Analyzes and plans work force utilizations, space requirements, workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.

• Installs, maintains, and replaces automation systems at key points in the production process.

• Trouble-shoots non-functioning components including servos, sensors, and control components.

• Periodically reports to leadership regarding automation capabilities and status.

• Demonstrates an understanding of UR Robotics and Whittman Robotics.

• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.

• Demonstrates knowledge of Pneumatics and Hydraulic Controls.

• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.

• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.

• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.

• Demonstrates the ability to process and discover the Root Cause Analysis of a problem to identify the appropriate solution.

• Understands TAKT procedures to ensure manufacturing processes and aligning it with customer demands.

• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.

• Must monitor manufacturing processes with technology that measures and controls quality (Statistical Process Control) SPC.

• Possess knowledge of Bills of Material (BOM) in an ERP System. Understands the extensive list of materials, instructions, or components that are required for constructing, manufacturing, or repairing a specific product or service.

• Active participant of the safety committee.

• Reviews safety investigations, completes and documents reports. Notifies plant manager and HR of safety issues as soon as becomes aware.

• Implements any required safety changes.

• Possess a working knowledge and application of LEAN and Kaizan events. Maintains LEAN scope of the overall facility.

• Responsible for the implementation of OSHA and EPA policies and mandates.

Qualifications, Skills, Competencies

Education and/or Experience

BS degree in engineering from four-year college or university and/or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety or technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills

Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Solid Works and Cad Software are a plus.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands and 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 is required to work in a typical manufacturing setting.

Acknowledgement

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

About Us:

With more than 100 autonomous manufacturing and service businesses, Marmon Holdings, Inc. may be the biggest company you’ve never heard of. Part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Marmon is a global industrial organization comprising 11 diverse groups with 20,000-plus employees and $10 billion in annual revenue.

As leaders in every industry we serve, Marmon companies have earned a great degree of independence. And our people thrive on an entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, our group structure gives every Marmon company access to the expertise of other Marmon companies serving the same or related markets and customers – all with the support of the entire Marmon organization.

Working together, we become something more than the sum of our parts. We become the most reliable solution provider for a broad range of industries and customers worldwide.

In every case, Marmon’s success is due to our people. People with talent, drive and high ethical standards. People who are following their passions and building their careers across Marmon.

Want to learn and perfect your craft? Want to sharpen your skills while helping to solve challenges for our customers and our world? Looking for a chance to grow within – or perhaps outside – your field? Find a Marmon company that matches your passion. And see what you can do with the support of a team that values your contribution.

Acumed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

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