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Hydro-Gear is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer Machining in Princeton

Hydro-Gear, Princeton, KY, United States


Manufacturing Engineer - Machining at Hydro-Gear's Princeton KY plant

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, building, programming and supporting the automated systems that assemble the many cutting-edge products offered by Hydro-Gear.

Hydro-Gear is a world leader in the design and production of precision drive solutions, serving multiple industries and delivering to customers worldwide. Our passion is innovation and a commitment to making our customers successful. Learn more about us at Hydro-Gear.com.

Job Type: Full-Time located in Princeton KY

Salary:

* Commensurate with experience

* Bi-annual bonus

Benefits:

* Paid Vacation Time (PTO)

* Paid Holidays

* Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

* Health & Wellness Program Benefits

* Retirement Plans

* Relocation Assistance

* Tuition Reimbursement

Core Responsibilities:

* Conduct continuous improvement opportunities to improve efficiency and reliability of machining processes

* CNC programming for all horizontal (HMC) and vertical (VMC) machining

* Cutting tool specification and continuous process improvement to reduce cycle time and increase tool life

* CMM programming and program management

* Gauge design and specification

* Machining fixture design

* Data collection and analysis

* Mechanical design, Electrical and Robot knowledge

* PLC programming, Pneumatic systems, Fluid systems knowledge

* Experience with presses and fasteners

* Error proofing concepts and production processes

* Project management

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent four-year college or technical school and 2 years of relevant experience, or 10 years of relevant experience and training, or an equivalent combination of both education and experience

* Experience with quality management systems strongly desired

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with excellent interpersonal skills

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent four-year college or technical school and 2 years of relevant experience, or 10 years of relevant experience and training, or an equivalent combination of both education and experience

* Project management