Principal Engineer Manufacturing

BUSINESS: Leslie Controls, Inc

Location: Tampa, FL

Direct reporting: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Department Mission Statement

The mission of Manufacturing Engineering is to establish manufacturing control through process development, creation of standard work, and cross functional collaboration to guarantee process safety and quality while supporting improved delivery through efficiency.

POSITION DETAILS

Principal Summary

Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for the success of manufacturing process performed at Leslie Controls. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and maintaining the manufacturing processes of components, subassemblies, and top- level assemblies while meeting all design and quality requirements. This position will also serve as the liaison between Manufacturing Engineering and Operations.

Principal Activities

• Define, maintain, and control the technical standards for use by Manufacturing Engineers

• Define process control requirements and lead PFMEA activities

• Support the growth of constructive relationships between all departments of the organization and other Circor locations globally

• Mentor and develop the technical abilities of other Circor employees

• Evaluate complex manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, conferring with suppliers, and soliciting observations from shop floor workforce

• Participate in the evaluation, procurement, and start-up of new capital equipment with a focus on modern technology

• Lead trouble shooting efforts on and off the shop floor in RCCM activities

• Be the prime contact on high-level Manufacturing Engineering projects

• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, establishing industry networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and/or participating in professional associations

• When requested, take on a leadership role in CIRCOR Operating System (COS) activities

• Achieve and hold government clearance as needed

• Travel as needed, anticipated as less than 10% of working time

• Provide manufacturing and manufacturability input for production planning, design, or repair

• Update the ERP system with proper process routing and other manufacturing support information

• Participate in or lead continuous improvement projects that support the Lean Manufacturing methodology such as SMED and Kaizen events

• Engage with vendors to arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts to necessary specifications/quality standards and evaluate products according

• Design layout of equipment and workspace to maximize efficiency

Requirements

• US Citizenship required due to Navy Nuclear Propulsion Information requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial) with 7-10 years’ experience

• 10+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience in an aerospace or high precision manufacturing environment with high mix/low to mid volume product rates.

Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare plans

• PTO and family leave

• 401(K)

• Work Life Balance

• Career Development

• Other Benefits & Perks

Why CIRCOR:

• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment with a focus on professional growth.

• Contribute to a diverse and inclusive workforce that values individuality and creativity.

• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

About CIRCOR:

CIRCOR International is one of the world's leading providers of mission critical flow control products and services for the Industrial and Aerospace & Defense markets. We have a product portfolio of market-leading brands serving our customers' most demanding applications. CIRCOR markets its solutions directly and through various sales partners to more than 14,000 customers in approximately 100 countries. We have a global presence with approximately 3,200 employees and we are headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts. For more information, visit us at

circor.com/

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CIRCOR is an equal opportunity employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, from recruiting and hiring through separation.

Applied Technical Services, LLC (“ATS” or the “Company”) is a leading provider of critical

testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a

diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, paper,

aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta,

GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,050 team members in over 95 locations across the

United States.

Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world and our mission is to deliver assurance through

precise technical and professional services.

We are currently seeking two (2) full-time Level II Vibration Analyst & Level III Vibration

Analyst for our subsidiary company Reliability Testing Services, LLC. This position is located

in Riegelwood / Wilmington, NC. Potential relocation assistance available.

The Level II & III Vibration Analyst will work with the Reliability Engineering teams in the

following areas:

• Vibration analysis (Experience with SKF Data Collectors and Software a plus)

• Dynamic Balancing

• Ultrasonic analysis

• Infrared experience a plus

• Offline Motor Testing Experience a plus

• Conduct vibration testing programs for a variety of equipment in the facilities

• Perform testing, as required, to meet deadlines and workload requirements

• Review customer specifications to support testing

• Keep accurate record of all testing and strictly follow internal QA policies

• Perform data collection activities as directed

Requirements - Technical

• (1) Level II Vibration certification

• (1) Level III Vibration certification

• Experience with SKF Vibration data collectors and software a plus

• Ultrasonic testing and analysis

• Level 1 IR certification a plus

• Experience with Flir IR Camera and software a plus

Requirements – Personal/Team

• Proficient with computers

• Great communication skills

• Self-starter

• Honesty and integrity

• Interface with clients as part of service organization

• Capable of multitasking

• Capable of quickly absorbing a variety of test procedures and methods

• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

• Capacity to handle fast-changing priorities in a quality-driven environment

• Can do attitude

This is a regular full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package.

To apply please visit:

EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Applied Technical Services and Advantage Reliability Services is an Equal Opportunity and

Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants

will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion,

national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to

ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation,

gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status,

protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other

categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Position Description Page 1 of 2 Issue Date: February 2025 Position Title G&O Status Head of R&D Exempt

Form Date: 02/01/07

Organization/Department R&D

Title of Immediate Supervisor Date

Director of Technical Marketing and R&D 02-2025

Primary Functions

1. The overall responsibility of the Head of R&D is to enable growth in our current markets and new business development opportunities in adjacent markets by developing new, improved and innovative metallic effect pigments. Initiate, lead, plan and coordinate all Research and Development activities for Vacuum Metallized Pigments and ball- milled value-add pigments (coating/encapsulation, solvent exchange, pelletizing) following an APQP methodology.

2. Provide leadership and management for R&D groups in different sites (IN, PA) and work closely with Technical Service/Marketing, Operations, Quality Control, and Product Group Management. Ensure safety rules and procedures are followed and maintained in department. Manage expenses to budget. Ensure that the R&D team has the adequate structure, capabilities and resources to perform all duties.

3. Ensure that developments meet CTQs and market expectations as well as internal requirements (performance, application and cost as well as technical feasibility and the manufacturability of the product).

4. Follow stage-gate process and develop business cases together with Technical Marketing and Sales to bring new solutions to the market and ensure proper documentation.

5. Design experiments targeted toward developing a stronger chemical and physical understanding of process variables and how production parameters impact product quality. Support the scale-up and transfer of new R&D products to production.

6. Define and execute a short-, mid- and long-term development pipeline, development strategy and drive innovation. Keep abreast of trends and technologies in various markets and report opportunities for corporate growth via acquisitions, joint ventures, and diversification.

7. Manage Intellectual Property, research patents and help support patent related issues.

8. Utilize and build network within academia and industry, especially among other company organizations, for ideas, solutions and new product generation.

Additional Job Functions

1. Be hands on and highly involved/engaged in the lab.

2. Remain actively involved and engaged with our customers.

3. Develop analytical test methods and protocols.

4. Support product launches.

5. Support the generation of SDS and tech data sheets.

6. Support Technical Marketing, Operations and Quality Control with troubleshooting and QC special release process as needed. Develop QC test methods together with Technical Marketing and ensure test equipment capability.

7. Perform job requirements within the company's safety and housekeeping policies and in compliance with established

Position Description Page 2 of 2 Issue Date: February 2025 Position Title G&O Status Head of R&D Exempt

Form Date: 02/01/07

ISO procedures.

8. Apply Six Sigma tools.

9. Proactively participate in various management activities (Ex: ALTANA X, ISO, SAP, CRM, etc.) as assigned.

10. Other duties may be assigned.

Position Requirements

1. PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Material Science or Chemical Engineering

2. Minimum of 5+ years R&D or Technical Service experience

3. Experience with broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures in the manufacturing of aluminum pigments or alloys necessary; experience with physical vapor deposition, coating and encapsulation of pigments or pelletizing technologies desirable

4. Experience in Specialty Chemicals Industry with application and market knowledge of effect pigments in Automotive/Industrial/Powder Coatings, Plastics applications or Graphic Arts desirable

5. Proven leadership/management attributes, including motivational characteristics and fostering teamwork among staff and between functional areas

6. Excited and passionate about inventing new products as well as the development of products from conceptualization through scale up

7. Creative, visionary and out-of-the-box thinker with ability to develop short- to long-term innovation pipelines

8. Proven and effective problem-solving skills

9. Ability to manage and execute multiple projects (on time, on budget, on spec)

10. Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills

11. Strong organizational, planning, and presentation skills

12. Proficiency with PowerPoint, MS Word, Excel, etc. as well as SAP, Salesforce, scientific databases and Minitab

13. Ability to travel (40% of time)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse screening

Title: SERVICE ENGINEER

Reports to: Service Coordinator

Location: DMG MORI TC

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Classification: Non Exempt

Travel: 90%

Employment is conditioned on DMG MORI's ability to obtain and maintain any necessary export licensing.

Service Engineers are expected to provide customers with maintenance and repair assistance of DMG MORI CNC machine

tools on location or by telephone.

Essential Job Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations

may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsibilities include up

to and not limited to:

• Provide customers with maintenance, repair, and installation assistance of DMG MORI CNC machine tools on

location or by telephone.

• Creating and updating documentation of technical information.

• Developing, preparing, generating, and analyzing ongoing and ad-hoc special reports pertaining to Service

• Demonstrating a willingness to help others and be a team member; often working together with Customer’s

Service Engineers.

• Providing assistance and training to Customer’s Service Engineers on the installation and maintenance of newer

product lines.

• Establish and build exemplary communication and customer service relationships with customers.

• Manage difficult customer situations in a positive manner, respond promptly to customer needs and solicit

customer feedback to improve service.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors or Associates Degree in technical related field of study preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and maintenance of CNC machine tools.

• Experience working with DMG or MORI SEIKI machines, Fanuc, Mitsubishi, and/or Siemens and controls are a PLUS.

• Good verbal and written communication skills with exceptional customer service orientation.

• Must be able to interact and effectively communicate in person and over the phone with people at all levels of an organization.

• Proven ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and sequence (PLC) ladder diagrams.

• Basic computer literacy and working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Must be adaptable to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands and able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

Work Environment:

Exposure to manufacturing/machining environments which may present possible hazards such as noise, electricity,

chemicals, heavy equipment, and other automated and manual machinery. General office environment experienced at

DMG MORI office.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse screening

Physical Demands:

Frequent: Travel, operating a vehicle, sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, stooping, and reaching. Pushing, pulling, and

lifting objects. Repetitive foot, leg, hand, arm, shoulder, and torso movements.

Periodic: Operating power equipment, sitting at desk, utilizing computers and phones.

Occasional: Lifting or moving up to 50lbs.