Lead Manufacturing Engineer Job at Hexagon Agility in Lincoln

Hexagon Agility is the leading global provider of highly-engineered and cost-effective compressed natural gas and liquid natural gas fuel systems, and Type 4 composite cylinders for medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. Our solutions enable the safe and effective use of natural gas as a transportation fuel. These clean fuels reduce greenhouse gas and other air emissions and save money for fleet operators and their customers. Hexagon Agility is the most recognized brand for performance, reliability, durability, and safety of fuel systems as well as our engineering capabilities and superior end-to-end customer service.

To learn more about Hexagon Agility, please visit our website at www.HexagonAgility.com.

This position is for a Level 4 (Management) Manufacturing Engineer over Cylinders. This Lead Manufacturing Engineer is a working supervisor over the technical staff (engineers and technicians) that are responsible for all processes and equipment used in the Weld and Wind areas. This lead is responsible for the technical experts in the assigned area. The group this Engineering Lead oversees is responsible for the day-to-day activities needed to keep the production line running. This includes interacting with, and giving guidance to, maintenance for repairing production equipment. This also includes interacting with Process Engineering for topics related to process and equipment design. The Lead Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the Work Instruction package for the area of responsibility and support training of people to the Work Instruction.

Responsibilities

• Processes and equipment used in the Liner Weld and Cylinder Winding areas

• Develop solutions for problems as related to new and existing products, processes, materials, and equipment.

• Participate as a technical lead in the conception, planning, and execution of projects

• Present findings in written reports and verbally in a group setting

• Develop, implement, and monitor projects within stated performance guidelines

• Interact with personnel on technical matters that require coordination of activities

• Able to fulfill roles and responsibilities without supervision

• Responsible for development projects

• Train and monitor the work of lower-level Manufacturing Engineers

• Lead a subgroup of Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians.

• Support formulating individual objectives to meet department objectives

• Full understanding of how Manufacturing Engineers interacts with other business functions

• Helps build processes and controls

Education and Preferrable Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Agricultural

• Five or more years of relevant work experience

• Experience with filament winding processes

• Proficient with:

o Material and process development

o Manufacturing and design of composites

o Design for cost and manufacturability

o Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

o Regulations, codes, and standards

o hydraulics and pneumatics

o industrial sensors (pressure transducers, thermocouples, Load cells…)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates problem solving and critical thinking skills with a forward-looking and entrepreneurial spirit

• Initiative to learn through various mediums

• The ability to work independently and in a group setting

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to develop and manage projects

• Ability to research a topic by investigating published work, through supplier communication, and by experimenting with new materials and processes

• Capable of managing multiple priorities and tasks throughout the development cycle

• Demonstrates a high level of integrity

• Adept at making appropriate decisions using sound judgement

• Willing to support where needed and be hands-on in a messy environment

• Proficient at documenting research, testing, and collecting/analyzing data

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and demanding environment with a strong sense of urgency

• Treats others with equity and respect regardless of differences

• Proficient with hand and power tools

• Thorough understanding of:

• How to instrument and use data acquisition
• Programming (i.e. scripts, machine code, python)
• Tool and fixture design concepts
• Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk eight hours per day and carry up to 20 pounds

• Occasional travel, both domestic and international

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Hexagon Agility is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and ensures that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.