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Gear Manufacturing Engineer



P&H Mining Equipment is a global leader in the design, manufacture and service of some of the largest machines in the world with annual sales of nearly $1billion.  P&H produces three major product lines - electric mining shovels, rotary blasthole drills and walking draglines. This equipment is used to surface mine minerals and other bedded materials.  Ninety percent of the world’s surface mines utilize P&H equipment.   P&H manufactures its brawny equipment in Milwaukee, Australia, Brazil, South Africa - over 1.2 million square feet of manufacturing space in all.  Not surprisingly, the machine tools used to manufacture P&H's earthmoving giants are among the largest in the world. For additional company information please visit our web site at  http://www.phmining.com/.

 

We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Gearing to join our highly skilled manufacturing team at our Milwaukee, WI. Headquarters location.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • The Manufacturing/Process Engineer at P&H Mining Equipment is responsible for the analysis of manufacturing process flow and capacity conditions within the P&H National Avenue Manufacturing Facilities, through observation, investigation and simulation
  • This is a Quick Response Manufacturing environment with a low volume / high mix product offering (CNC Machining Operations producing large metal parts, gearing, etc.).
  • Identify and pursue cost saving and process improvement opportunities at the National Avenue Manufacturing Facilities.
  • Read and translate gear charts for improvement and approval of processes.
  • Communication of process changes within machining and gearing areas to shop personnel, along with the securing of union support for changes. 
  • Development, project management and implementation of capital projects.
  • Schedule and organize presentations and negotiations with potential vendors. 
  • Organize and facilitate training for new processes.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Manufacturing Engineering degree or 5-10 years of applicable job experience including gearing manufacturing and machining processes.
  • Experience w/ large gear and cutting tool technology / processes including CNC programming concepts for machine tools including gear cutting equipment.
  • Proven knowledge of machine tool specifications and capabilities. 
  • Understanding of manufacturing systems including Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) and the relationship of dynamic systems from a lead-time, utilization, and capacity perspective.
  • A working knowledge of material properties such as steel alloys, surface finish, and hardness characteristics.  
  • A working knowledge of geometric tolerances and constraints and their relationships to gearing applications.
  • Self-driven achiever, with demonstrated effective interpersonal communication, relationship building, organizational and project management skills are needed to interact with various employee levels and outside vendors to develop timelines, schedule meetings, gain buy-in for change, etc.. 
  • Prior experience effectively interacting with a highly skilled unionized workforce is also a plus.
  • Strong computer skills in Windows XP, Microsoft Word and Excel are also needed.

 

P&H Mining Equipment offers an excellent benefit package including 401(k), Roth IRA, profit sharing, medical, dental, vision and life insurances, tuition reimbursement and more. 

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