Manufacturing / Apps Engineer- Entry Level / New Grad MO

Why Join Altec?

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Altec is looking for Manufacturing / Apps Engineers - Entry Level / New Grad to join the team located in St. Joseph, MO! Our engineers work collaboratively to implement lean principles throughout the facility, support manufacturing and the field with existing products, and may work with New Product Development teams.

Building on over 95 years of growth and success, Altec specializes in the design, manufacture, sale, and service of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes, and specialty equipment, supporting customers in over 100 countries throughout the world. Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that is leading the industry and setting the standard of excellence.

Qualifications

Pursuing an ABET EAC certified degree in Engineering requiredA degree in one of the following majors preferred : Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Agricultural Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Completion of Degree prior to start date required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Must be able to work with team members and work with minimal supervision

Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time, potentially on short notice, which may include flying

Prior interaction with Altec team at a recruitment event or past intern / coop exp with Altec highly preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures manufacturing is building product in conformance to current engineering documentation

Reviews the design of components and parts for design-for-manufacturability

Monitors costs, manpower efficiency, machine capability, space utilization, etc. and recommend as appropriate revisions in manufacturing methods

Participates and leads continuous improvement efforts in the areas of Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Productivity

Leads the integration of new designs into Manufacturing

Drives implementation of capital projects

Participates and contribute productively as part of Altec’s team-oriented design, manufacture and customer service / support efforts

Operates with some decision-making latitude within the scope of an assignment

Knows and applies fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in the engineering field

Supports Operations, Sales, and Service

Interfaces directly with Suppliers and Customers

Utilizes Lean principles to improve our products and processes

May manage various sizes of Altec projects and / or act as Team Lead.

Customer First - Enjoyment of Work - Family- Financial Stability - Integrity - People Are Our Greatest Strength - Quality - Spiritual Development - Teamwork

Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes :

Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Program

Retirement 401(k) Program

Vacation and Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Assistance and Mental Health / Substance Abuse Program

Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Onsite employee medical facility

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.