Manufacturing Engineer- Eugene Airport Road

Job Description

BUILT TO CONNECT

At Astec, we believe in the power of connection and the importance of building long-lasting

relationships with our employees, customers and the communities we call home. With a team

more than 4,000 strong, our employees are our #1 advantage. We invest in skills training and

provide opportunities for career development to help you grow along with the business. We offer

programs that support physical safety, as well as benefits and resources to enhance total health

and wellbeing, so you can be your best at work and at home.

Our equipment is used to build the roads and infrastructure that connects us to each other and

to the goods and services we use. We are an industry leader known for delivering innovative

solutions that create value for our customers. As our industry evolves, we are using new

technology and data like never before.

We’re looking for creative problem solvers to build the future with us. Connect with us today and

build your career at Astec.

LOCATION: Eugene Oregon

ABOUT THE POSITION

Primary Process Owner, who works closely with all aspects of Astec, Inc. operations

(manufacturing, quality, OpEx and safety) to develop safe, efficient and reliable manufacturing

methods. Identifies process improvement opportunities (productivity and reduce costs), allowing

Astec to create a sustainable competitive advantage through the use of Kaizen, lean tools and

methods. Leads cross functional events to analyze and deploy standards and techniques, to

improve quality, ensure on-time delivery, control costs and/or other engineering/economic

objectives; Applies visual and auditable, manufacturing best practices to solve problems,

improve performance and productivity, while eliminating waste.

Deliverables & Responsibilities

• Develops, evaluates, and recommends improvements in manufacturing methods through new

processes and modifications, minimizing cost and effectively applying production capabilities.

• Implements process improvements through time studies, process mapping, value-stream

mapping, spaghetti mapping and workload balancing, through cross-functional team

collaboration using standard lean tool sets, achieves safety and process improvements, through

reductions cycle-time, rework, scrap, inventory, overtime, space, on-time completions, etc.

• Facilitates continuous improvements through the use of lean tools and coordinates lean

training, development activities of all employees.

• Works with manufacturing to analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements,

material routing and handling methods, manufacturing processes and methods, machine and

tool design applications, workflow and new technology and designs layout of equipment and

workspace for maximum efficiency, safety and quality.

• Estimates production times, capacity requirements and related costs to provide information

for management decisions and to meet completion dates and technical specifications.

• Develops proposals, evaluates new development programs and recommends changes in

parts specifications, manufacturing processes and production methods and/or objectives to

improve quality, productivity, manufacturability and safety as required.

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

• Responsible for the transition of new product introductions from engineering to manufacturing,

including capacity analysis, process robustness and process validations.

• Develops and maintains the manufacturing process work instructions and assembly tooling

that are initiated by product design or method improvement changes.

• Specify new equipment and design required fixtures, jigs and tooling needed to meet

production and quality requirements.

• Prepares and makes presentations to individuals and groups using Microsoft Office

applications.

• Researches, organizes, analyzes and maintains records of technical information from a

variety of sources.

• Follows company policies and procedures at all times.

• Follows proper safety rules and procedures at all times.

• Performs special projects other duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, manufacturing, mechanical engineering or related field

required.

• Minimum of three (3) years related work experience in a manufacturing environment

required with a demonstrated understanding of heavy machinery manufacturing processes.

• Knowledge of machine shop operations/processes required.

• Knowledge of LEAN methods used in manufacturing processes required.

• Knowledge of all types of metal-cutting processes, to include punch, plasma, and flame

cutting required.

• Knowledge of engineering/manufacturing system of symbols, legends, shading and lines

required and skill reading engineering drawings required.

• Knowledge and understanding of nesting software for material optimization preferred.

• Must be able to collaborate and facilitate cross functional teams to influence and manage

change in a heavy manufacturing, multi-shift work environment.

• Must be able to meet regular attendance requirements.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations.

Does this role have supervisory or managerial responsibilities? No

Does this role have budgetary or program management responsibilities? (must state if

manager and above title with no direct reports). No

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers

• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business

• Respect for all individuals

• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation

• Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

Travel Requirements: 10% of travel, regional, international

Full-time