First Brands Group is the parent company of many of the automotive industry’s most recognizable OEM and Aftermarket brands.
First Brands Group is a privately held organization and leader in automotive repair and maintenance products. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio with operations found around the globe, we are a team of professionals dedicated to building profitable, enduring growth among all our customers with an unrelenting drive to exceed customers’ expectations.
First Brands Group is hiring a MANUFACTURING ENGINEER to work on site on our WALBRO plant, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The MANUFACTURING ENGINEER will assist by :
Principal activities
- Design complex engineering products, processes, or equipment, including specifications and assembly and manufacturing methods / sequence, for company products and / or manufacturing and assembly equipment.
- Utilizes CAD systems extensively. Carries out finite element analysis as a regular part of design assignments. May advise lower level non-exempt clerical and technical staff.
- Works independently to gather data and input on the development of original designs or adaptations of existing designs after having been given general instructions regarding purpose and parameters.
- Plans and conducts engineering projects and manufacturing assignments, that require expert application of engineering knowledge.
- Prepares and presents preliminary drawings, sketches or diagrams reflecting basic concept in order to obtain confirmation of approach, concept, and / or technique.
- Conducts presentations with suppliers, customers and various internal departments to obtain input on, agreement with, and understanding of project objectives and schedules.
- May supervise design drafters in the accomplishment of projects or assignments.
- in the initial studies and cost estimates for proposed projects and suggests changes to facilitate manufacture and assembly.
- Prepares bill of materials and standards or specifications and participates in the development of project budgets, schedules, and release dates.
- Performs such individual assignments as supervisors and superiors may direct; ensures adequate and continuous controls are exercised over all assigned activities affecting quality;
establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
Preferred Requirements :
- Technical knowledge and capabilities typically acquired in the completion of a bachelor’s degree.
- Two or more years of experience as an entry level Engineer, while pursuing or following the engineering degree.
- Possesses proven written and oral communications, technical presentation and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) skills.
- 3 years of progressive experience
- SYSTEM
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status