Subject Matter Expert Specialist - Welding and Fabrication

PTO, Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits are offered upon hire, 401K after 6 months

Overview: As a Subject Matter Expert Specialist in Welding and Fabrication for Merrill: A Keel Company, you will work closely with other subject matter experts in a development role to create and control manufacturing plans, and with Keel manufacturing on project planning and kickoffs, utilizing your expertise specifically in welding and fabrication as it pertains to Keel.

Job Functions:

• Create manufacturing build plans to support estimating, engineering, launch, and as shop floor aids
• Correspond and support customers in co-engineering efforts to ensure best practices through design and manufacturing method in early project stages
• Create fixture concepts, review customer drawings including redlining to drive down costs and improve processes
• Perform APEX duties as related to contract review, create and review manufacturing processes and router steps, and hold kickoff meetings at plants with lessons learned upon job completion or project repetition.
• Review and approve MRL's in PLM, support and troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and liaise between plants and launch.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably mechanical, or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment
• 10 years of experience in a manufacturing factory floor environment specific to welding and fabrication of large, complex pieces, preferably in the MERRILL environment
• Ability to read blueprints and a strong knowledge of GD&T and weld symbols
• Experience with Solidworks and Microsoft Office Suites
• Knowledge in metallurgy, casting processes, material removal processes, inspection, and quality, and tooling and equipment selection
• Ideal candidate is highly organized and has excellent communication skills, and can handle multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
• Must be able to prepare and present detailed, complex manufacturing plans to internal teams and to customers
• Preferred candidates have experience with low volume, high complexity jobs in a fast-paced shop environment

About the Organization: MERRILL Technologies Group, Inc. consists of nearly 700,000 square feet of manufacturing floor space that has the capability to deliver innovative manufacturing solutions to Aviation, Defense, Heavy Equipment, Energy, Robotics, and Machine Tool industries. Diverse capabilities allow MERRILL to be a single source manufacturer of complex fabrications, precision machining of components and assemblies, mission-critical aviation and defense equipment, special purpose manufacturing systems, utilizing innovative engineering comprehensive project integration.

Why Join Our Team? We put 'precision' in manufacturing. Be part of a performance you can measure. Advance your career in a company that has Trusted Quality, Price, and Delivery. With competitive pay and benefits, MERRILL is a leading company to become an Employer of Choice for our team members.

Health Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health & Flexible Spending Account
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Other Benefits:

• Paid Vacation & Time Off
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours: 50

Shift: Days

Travel: As needed

Location: Alma, MI

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All positions require use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. You will be required to present acceptable, original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work. You must present acceptable, original documents no later than the third work day, or you will not be employed by MERRILL: A KEEL Company.

MERRILL: A KEEL Company uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective June 2016.

This position is currently accepting applications.