Project Engineer

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The Project Engineer will support Steel City Stamping product lines in our Athens, TN manufacturing facility. The role will contribute to the development, maintenance and improvement of manufacturing processes as required. This includes machine specifications, selection and installation, process design and optimization, cost estimation, fixture, and tooling procurement.

The work model for the role is: Onsite in Athens, TN (#LI-Onsite)

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform various engineering tasks involving such functions as analysis, design, development, test, installation, and service, while working from instructions, drawings, proposals, specifications, and other pertinent information.

• Prepare specifications and related documents in accordance with requirements, established formats, and general instructions. Review and analyze a variety of engineering data, documents, and reports.

• Responsible for attaining detailed quotations or designs, estimating the cost of fixtures, tools, and engineering requirements and preparation of Authorization For Expenditure (AFE) documents for project proposal and review.

• Utilize lean manufacturing tools to streamline operations throughout the plant via changes in workstation layout, material handling or processing.

• Additionally: Write area Standard Work and Engineering Procedures as required. Calculate manpower requirements, machine capacities, and perform forecast studies using JIT concepts. Develop and present materials / presentations to various levels of management. Support new product introduction. Work with production teams to Identify and resolve production related issues as required. Consult with other engineering groups to ensure that specified engineering criteria are suitable for the proposed application, and recommend revisions, as appropriate. Participate in the investigation of technical problems and the establishment of procedures and corrective actions to avoid recurrences.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably Electrical or Mechanical) or related field

• Six Sigma Background strongly preferred (Green Belt, Yellow Belt, etc.)

• Industry relevant experience in stamping presses, or mechanical affiliated work is strongly preferred

• 3 years or more years of experience supporting a mix of mechanical, electrical, project engineering, and/or manufacturing engineering; alternatively, a special combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated accomplishments

• Duties require thorough understanding of standard engineering theories, concepts, principles and techniques as well as an ability to utilize engineering design software such as AutoCAD, ProE, and SolidWorks. Work is subject to general overview to ensure quality.

• Ability to travel as needed (estimated 10% at peak times)

• Candidates must already possess authorization to work for ABB in the US

What's in it for you?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

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Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.

• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus

• Vision benefit

• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)

• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)

• Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums

• Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid

• Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.

• Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption

• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions

• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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