Plant Engineer Salary in Davenport, IA

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer / Industrial Engineer Duration: 12 Months Location: Davenport, IA, 52809 Job Type: Contract Work Type: Onsite Note: Visa sponsorship is not available, now or in the near future, for this position. Pay Rate: $37 - $40JOB DESCRIPTION: Specific Position Requirements: Employee will be responsible for supporting production by hitting safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency goals.This person will need to troubleshoot problems, work within systems to update standards, routings, layouts, and work instructions.The successful candidate must be able to communicate well with the assembly team and cross functional support teams.It is desired that the employee have an interest in new technologies to improve safety, efficiency, and quality.As a Contingent Assembly Manufacturing Engineer for client Construction & Forestry in Davenport, IA, you will: Lead and actively participate in Continuous Improvement (CI).In addition, you will: Improve Safety, Quality, Efficiency, and Delivery through data driven proactive projects.Improve departmental Raw in Process (RIP) and Point of Usage (POU) inventory locations to facilitate part replenishmentInvestigate quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.Participate in PFMEA's and Control Plans.Apply mistake proofing methodology proactively to high risk processes and recurring quality nonconformance issues.Develop and modify Operator Method Sheets as required.Process Engineering Change Notifications using C-Projects.Support kitting through the use of SAP Cart.Develop and maintain Job Hazard Analyses to create awareness of safe and ergonomic work practices.Support Assembly & Manufacturing Execution System (AMES) and all manufacturing equipment in areas assigned.Implement 5-S into all areas of responsibility.Analyse, specify, procure, and implement production tooling and fixtures for new and existing processes.Support multi-functional Quality Improvement Teams tasked with improving overall assembly quality.What It Takes: We need an excellent communicator, who thrives on solving problems and working in a team environment.Ideally, you will have a bachelor's degree in engineering, Technology, or equivalent experience.Skills that are desired are: Knowledge of Continuous Improvement, Safety, and Ergonomics in Manufacturing.Proficiency in MS Office programs.Ability and willingness to work off-shift hours.Ability and willingness to work overtime upon request.A strong candidate will have: 6months + of Manufacturing Engineering experienceProficiency in MPPlanner, CREO, Pro-E, AutoCAD, SAP functions, and AMES (software programs).Small capital project management and implementationTool and fixture designSix Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, and DMAICExperience in Hydraulics and Mix Model Line Design, and Line BalancingExperience relationship building with UAW shop floor employees2 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.Major Purpose Plans, coordinates, and performs manufacturing engineering work for a project or process.Operates in a team environment within either the enterprise product delivery process or the enterprise order Fullment process.At this level, projects are of limited scope and responsibility; work plans and decisions are made within established guidelines and may be reviewed by supervisors and/or managers.May assign coordinate and review portions of the work for support personnel and contractors.Major Duties Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the analysis of information and the specification of the methods and process steps, as well as the plant, machinery, and equipment, required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems.Contribute to the development of, and implement feasibility testing of, proposed engineering solutions to provide feedback and data to validate the design.Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the drafting of engineering standards and specifications and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards.Carry out inspections under the supervision of senior colleagues to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures and make recommendations to senior colleagues on the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and acting as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract management plan.Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.Help others get the most out of knowledge management systems by offering support and advice.Carry out a range of product development and engineering activities.Use established systems to analyse customer needs and define and deliver products.Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfil personal potential.Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.Skills, Abilities, Knowledge Engineering TechnologyEngineering DesignEngineering DevelopmentBusiness Requirements AnalysisEngineering SpecificationEngineering TestingProject Schedule ManagementEngineering BuildEngineering ImplementationEngineering Technical Operations SupportHealth and SafetyNegotiationPolicy and RegulationReview and ReportingRisk ManagementContract ManagementCosting and Budgeting Education? Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level

Arconic is currently in search of a Senior Electrical/Power Engineer to join our team at our Global Rolled Products (GRP) business unit located in Davenport, IA.Since it opened in 1948, Arconic' s Davenport, Iowa aluminum facility has been at the forefront of American manufacturing. Nestled on the banks of the Mississippi River in Iowa, the plant employs 2,400 people and is a focal point of the global aluminum industry, with 25 percent of revenues coming from exports. Through continued modernization, including a $500 million investment over the past decade alone, Davenport has maintained its position as the world's premier aerospace supply plant and is today the hub of Arconic's $3 billion aerospace business.Responsibilities for Internal CandidatesThe Senior Electrical/Power Engineer is responsible for providing project leadership and management in the engineering, design, procurement, construction, and implementation of systems and equipment primarily for energy efficiency and electrical distribution including:Identifying and developing innovative solutions related to Energy Efficiency as driven by the DPW energy reduction metrics.Identifying and completing projects that improve reliability and reduce risk in the plant electrical distribution network.Managing the project budget to the planned/forecasted spend delivering project tasks to the agreed upon commitment dates with formal close out of projects via final project report.Additional responsibilities (but not limited to) are the following:Manage capital projects (from funds approval to completion) up to and in excess of $1MM in valueEnsure projects are compliant with Arconic engineering standards derived from NEC/NFPA/IEEE standardsDirects the activities of designers, maintenance personnel, and outside contractors during field construction, planned and unplanned site wide electrical power outages and resolves start-up and operating problemsElectrical power outage recovery including advising/counseling on failure analysis; participate in and lead problem solving teams, identification of root cause and solutions and organize support from other resourcesProvide leadership, technical direction, installation support and/or commissioning support for execution of major capital projects impacting energy efficiency or the plant distribution networkIdentify energy efficiency projects and work with local power company on receipt of available rebatesOversee arc flash and short circuit studies as required by DPW standards and address issues identified through capital or expense measures as necessaryAlthough this position is primarily a first shift position; due to the 24/7 manufacturing environment, working off-shift hours and/or weekends to support operations is expected, although not always requiredQualifications for Internal CandidatesBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institutionMinimum of 5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environmentMinimum of 3 years project management experience; adept at devising scope, specification and technical designsBasic understanding of medium voltage power distributionEmployees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.Preferred Qualifications:10 years or more experience in a manufacturing environment7 years or more experience and demonstrated proficiency in executing power distribution projects2 years or more experience in interpreting power modeling software including arc flash and short circuit studiesTechnical expertise in switchgear, MCC's, transfer switches, switch yards, generator sets, UPS, transformers, power control systems, distribution systems and coordination of protective devicesClear and concise communication skills (written and verbal)