Title:  Senior Associate, Manufacturing Engineering

Job Title: Sr. Associate, Manufacturing Engineering

Job Code: 38758

Job Location: Camden, AR

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description:

The Sr. Associate, Manufacturing Engineering will be responsible for implementing moderate enhancements or improvements to systems and processes to solve problems and improve job area effectiveness. This role offers general opportunities for problem-solving and innovation, requiring an understanding of a broader set of issues, though typically not complex. Solutions are often based on previous experiences and involve issue analysis.

Essential Functions:

• Utilize proficient knowledge of the job area and practical knowledge of project management.
• Manage projects or processes with general supervision.
• Communicate with contacts inside and outside of the department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures.
• Recommend enhancements to systems and processes.
• Work to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects with moderate impact on departmental results.
• Operate under general supervision and may be responsible for entire projects or processes within the job area.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within the job area.
• Manage projects at this level with responsibility for delegating work and reviewing others' work products.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related Engineer experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related Engineer experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related Engineer experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Effective communication with contacts within and outside of own department
• May occasionally have responsibility for communication with parties external to the organization (e.g. customers, vendors, etc.)
• Ability to explain and interpret processes and procedures to others within and outside the job area
• Capable of working to justify and gain cooperation regarding processes, practices, and procedures