Location: Childersburg,AL, USA
The Production Engineer supports Cooper Steel's goals, values, and philosophy by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence, quality service, commitment, and accountability. As a member of the Cooper Steel team, performance includes demonstration of the following accountabilities: communication, teamwork, job knowledge and leadership.POSITION SUMMARYThe Production Engineer is responsible for overseeing and implementing new technology and innovative processes in the Fabrication Shops to optimize production. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:Promote a strong quality culture throughout the company maintaining Cooper Steel's core priorities: Safety, Quality, ProductionWork with the Plant Manager to develop strategies to optimize production flowImplement new processes and technology within the fabrication shopAnalyze current production processes and identify areas for improvementAct as a positive leader and maintain positive working relationshipsMaintain appropriate confidentiality of all Cooper Steel business affairs, internally and outside of the companyOther duties as assignedSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNoneQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree in related field3-5 years of related experienceOTHER SKILLSStrong functional and technical skills; ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals; good judgment; strong attention to detail; ability to work effectively with others. While performing certain duties of the job, the employee is required to stand, stoop, bend, twist, lift, pull, and reach. Use of hands for gripping and grasping required. Specific vision abilities are required. Lifting is required up to 50 lbs. Must be flexible in hours worked and willing to work overtime.WORK ENVIRONMENTPosition performs work in the Shop and Office setting which includes a variety of working conditions. These include the following conditions: noise level fluctuations from moderate to high, use of personal protective equipment, machine/equipment use. Position involves everyday risks or exposure to elements that require safety precautions.