Kennedy Valve Manufacturing Engineer

 Kennedy Valve, a member of the McWane family of companies, is a gray and ductile iron foundry and computerized machining and assembly company. We have been an active community partner in Elmira, New York, for over 125 years.

People providing peace of mind water solutions.

To save lives, resources, and property by supplying the best waterworks and fire protection products in the world.

Our culture is important to us and forms the foundation for everything we do. Successful Team Members will embrace and perform in accordance with our following core values:

Safety:  People First – Step Up

Environment:  Protect Our Communities – Keep It Clean

Leadership:  I am Always On Stage – First Manage My Own Words & Behaviors

Accountability:  Lead Myself Well – Own It, Correct It, Learn From It, Move On

Excellence:  Always Working To Be Better – Value & Add Value

Trust:  The Speed Of Trust – Build, Don’t Break

Teamwork:  Help Each Other Be Great – Win Together

Communication:  Clear, Candid, & Constructive – Right Words, Right Time, Right 

WHY KENNEDY VALVE?
Kennedy Valve offers great wages, stability, and benefits packages:
 
•    Competitive Salary
•    Two weeks’ Vacation prorated for the first year of employment 
•    Twelve paid Holidays
•    Retirement 401k- 50% company match on 4% employee contribution
•    Educational Reimbursement after one year
•    Competitive Medical Benefits/Cost
 

SUMMARY
The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with Production Management to gather feedback and suggestions towards continual improvements for production processes and will assist in the development and maintenance of manufacturing quality assurance. 

Salary Range:$‎80,480.00-$‎99,416.50

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES 
•    Work closely with Production Management to gather feedback and suggestions towards continual improvements for production processes.
•    Implement manufacturing related Engineering Changes and process documentation edits.
•    Maintain the Preventive Maintenance and Calibration systems.
•    Facilitate the document control process including upkeep of appropriate records for changes as well as maintaining approved documentation.
•    Assist in the development and maintenance of manufacturing, quality assurance and packaging instructions and the fixturing and processes necessary to support them.
•    Process prints red marks and assist Production with processing of labor, BOM or other non-print red marks.
•    Design and introduce equipment to error proof and/or automate processes.
•    Perform process and equipment validations in conjunction with Engineering and Quality.
•    Assist with the introduction of, and training for, new prints, processes, and instructions.
•    Support new product development projects by providing manufacturing feasibility and definition.
•    Maintain familiarity with relevant portions of the FHC Quality System and perform all duties within its guidelines, specifically those pertaining to calibration and the documentation to support calibration activities.
•    Deliver clear and concise written and verbal communication to management, other team members and end users.
•    Maintain familiarity with the “state of the art” in machining and micromachining techniques, materials science, the biomedical industry, computer aided design solutions and mechanical engineering.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
•    Bachelor’s degree in engineering or associate’s degree in engineering technology from an ABET accredited institution preferred.
•    Experience in process improvement and statistical process control (SPC) is preferred.
•    Experience leading teams without direct supervisory responsibility is a plus.

REQUIRED TRAITS
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•    Aptitude in paying close attention to detail.
•    Ability to analyze issues and develop corrective and preventive actions that address the root cause.
•    A positive attitude and a passion for excellence in customer service and for promoting the well-being of the company, its products, and its employees.
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•    Ability to work with others of varied backgrounds and skill sets and assign tasks accordingly.
 

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. 

Kennedy Valve Co. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.