This position will work in our facility in Matamoros, Mexico. There will be occasional travel to Company Headquarters in Laurel, MS.

About Howard:

Howard Industries is the nation’s leading manufacturer of distribution transformers, with over 10 million overhead, single-phase and three-phase pad mounted, and network transformers in service throughout the United States and abroad. As Mississippi's largest privately held employer headquartered within the state, the company employs over 4,000 team members, generates over $1 billion in revenue, and consists of 4 main corporate divisions: Howard Power Solutions, Howard Lighting, Howard Transportation, and Howard Technology Solutions.

This Position Supervises:

• Maintenance Technicians
• Outside Contractors
• Additional resources on a project basis.

Supervisory Duties:

• Maintenance Technician task assignments
• Initiate product & process design changes
• To design, build and or acquire plant equipment, jigs, and fixtures
• To identify, justify and implement material and process cost improvements
• To work with corporate safety dept. personnel to monitor, maintain and provide training for safety programs at the local plant

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher degree)
• Mechanical or Industrial Engineering is required
• At least 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment
• This position will work in our facility in Matamoros, Mexico. There will be occasional travel to our Headquarters in Laurel, MS.

Job Duties:

• Participate in product design and evaluation.
• Product/process cost reduction.
• Product/process documentation.
• Prepare and debug turret and press brake programs.
• Project recommendations.
• Provide technical training, support, and direction to manufacturing supervisors and personnel
• Lead projects to analyze process rejects, scrap, cycle time, etc.; identify & implement corrective actions.
• To operate within established practices and procedures.
• Cooperate with other departments relative to accomplishing company goals.
• Contribute relevant technical knowledge to Engineering, Manufacturing, and quality staff.
• Be familiar with the proper operation of factory equipment.
• Be familiar with the proper execution of industry-standard tests, industry specifications, and safety standards.

Benefits for Eligible Employees:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Vacation
• Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer Vet/Disabled