ACARA Jobs
Methods Engineer
Apply- ID: 546694
- Posted: 1/10/2025
- Location: West Mifflin, PA
- Category: LI - Manufacturing
- Job Type: Temp to Direct
- Duration: Contract to Di
Description
Acara Solutions has an opening for a Methods Engineer for Alstom Transportation located in West Mifflin, PA.
If intrested please apply at Stoneh@acarasolutions.com
Pay: $65-75K
Shift: 1st shift
Contract: Temp to perm with a 90-day conversion
Job Summary:
As a Methods Engineer you will work to define and validate the detailed manufacturing process for a new product and perform industrial documentation for the project, define industrial master data and set the manufacturing method time. In the serial phase, you will drive continuous improvement actions and industrialize product and process changes. Your work will encompass a number of different domains and can include performing ERP routings and developing work and inspection instructions.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
Bringing ideas to the Process Engineer or the PIM to guide product definition in order to improve the product manufacturability and achieve QCD targets
Participating in the product design reviews when required
Collaborating on P-FMEA and validation of prototypes
Requesting tooling when needed and writing tooling specifications
Ensuring good EHS and ergonomic conditions
Performing workstations task sequencing
Calculating precise Method Time
Industrializing retrofit after engineering changes to include Routings, Work Instructions, and tooling
Driving for continuous process improvement
Acting as a leader for the Alstom Performance System (APSYS)
In this role, you will need to work to develop strong collaborative relationships with all of the teams in facility to allow you to complete your assigned work. The most important key to your success will be working towards improving the efficiency of production and improving standard method time.
Participating in the product design reviews when required
Collaborating on P-FMEA and validation of prototypes
Requesting tooling when needed and writing tooling specifications
Ensuring good EHS and ergonomic conditions
Performing workstations task sequencing
Calculating precise Method Time
Industrializing retrofit after engineering changes to include Routings, Work Instructions, and tooling
Driving for continuous process improvement
Acting as a leader for the Alstom Performance System (APSYS)
In this role, you will need to work to develop strong collaborative relationships with all of the teams in facility to allow you to complete your assigned work. The most important key to your success will be working towards improving the efficiency of production and improving standard method time.
Job Requirements
At least 2 years of professional experience in manufacturing or related work
Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% for work
Verbal and written fluency in English
Preferred Qualifications:
Manufacturing experience, preferably in the railway industry
Technical knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering, writing manufacturing work instructions, line balancing
Experience in working with an ERP (such as SAP) for Bill of Materials, Routings, Configuration follow-up
Working knowledge in Quality, EHS standards and Ergonomics
Familiar with IS common tools
Understanding of Process FMEA, QRQC
Experience with time analysis (MTM, MEK, UAS).
Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% for work
Verbal and written fluency in English
Preferred Qualifications:
Manufacturing experience, preferably in the railway industry
Technical knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering, writing manufacturing work instructions, line balancing
Experience in working with an ERP (such as SAP) for Bill of Materials, Routings, Configuration follow-up
Working knowledge in Quality, EHS standards and Ergonomics
Familiar with IS common tools
Understanding of Process FMEA, QRQC
Experience with time analysis (MTM, MEK, UAS).
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Talent Rise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.