A Member of the Plymouth Tube Company

USA PLYMOUTH ENGINEERED SHAPES  A Member of the Plymouth Tube Company

201 Commerce Court Phone: (270) 886-6631 Fax: (270) 887-8264 Hopkinsville, Kentucky 42240

Job Title: Engineer I Reports to: Senior Process Engineer

Position Summary Develops, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods through knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, quality standards and manufacturing excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Identifies root cause of production and quality dissatisfactions and non-conformances to resolve issues and eliminate their reoccurrence. 2. Monitors product standards and assists in the effort to implement Quality Control programs. 3. Leads engineering effort in tooling design to ensure product quality and efficiency of production method. 4. Manages and executes process engineering changes and reviews process to include control over process parameters, methods and tooling. 5. Applies statistical methods to determine process capability and control. 6. Assists with the training of Design Engineering group. 7. Participates in continuous improvement initiatives. 8. Responds to all customers with urgency and professionalism. Competencies: 1. Must be self-motivated and able to work without direct supervision. 2. Expert level competency in core process technologies. 3. Maintains knowledge of equipment and manufacturing technology changes 4. Utilization of Lean Manufacturing techniques 5. Working knowledge of ISO 9002

Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or comparable technical degree. BSME preferred.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements The 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 regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, heavy equipment and stored energy in the form of pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical and gravitational energy. The noise level in the work environment is above 85 dcB and hearing protection is required. Due to manufacturing technologies utilized in the area common contaminants such as dirt, dust, grease, oil steel chips and water will be present. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. Also may be exposed to fumes or dust. EOE: minority/female/disability/veteran

Interested persons should apply online at www.plymouth.com/employment