At Fort Wayne Metals, we specialize in producing top-quality wires, cables, and assemblies designed to enhance and safeguard lives. Our products are used in everything from our customers' stents and surgical robots to aircraft and automobiles. At our essence, we are thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers, leveraging our knowledge of materials to create customized solutions for our customers.

Join us in our dedication to making a tangible impact through our advanced materials and superior products.

The Senior Engineer will provide internal and external customer support, technical and operational support, process improvement, project management, validation of product and manufacturing equipment as required. Additional responsibilities may include mentoring and leading subset engineering and technical team. The Senior Engineer will have extensive acquired knowledge of Fort Wayne Metals core processes and products and have the ability to conduct customer interaction and complex project management.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Sciences or relevant field preferred.
• 7 years-experience in an engineering field preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the innovation and validation of new processes, the improvement of current processes, and the reduction of process variability and the performance management and the professional development of direct reports.
• Research, acquire, evaluate, and validate fabricated or purchased equipment. Track validation data. Create comparison reports and perform statistical analysis of equipment functions and of material produced on such equipment, as necessary. Present results to applicable staff, as requested.
• Identify the need for, create, and prioritize projects to transfer Engineering knowledge into conclusions, information, and structure. Design, drive, and execute project to completion.
• Provide technical assistance to FWM customers and suppliers.
• Engage with customers to determine the needs, specifications, development options and support sales in quotes during the development of new products.
• Create work instructions and training scripts for new processes, materials, and equipment.
• Conduct failure analysis of product returns for assigned departments. Determine root cause and find solutions in order to avoid reoccurrence. Test solutions and implement as determined through collaboration with Quality Team.
• Assist in the creation of inspection protocol for manufacturing processes within the assigned area, including process verification, validation, Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA) and other necessary documentation.
• Mentor and train engineering and technical team members.
• Remain current with a detailed understanding of agency and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

KNOWLEDGE and Skills:

• Project Management
• Process Improvement
• Presentation Skills
• Customer Service Skills
• Troubleshooting Problem Solving
• Utilization of Inspection Tools: Micrometers, Gauges, Calipers, Instron, etc.
• Ability to work with minimal oversight
• Proficient verbal, written, and technical communication skills.
• Mechanical Aptitude, Blueprints and Schematics.
• Troubleshooting and Problem Solving.
• Advanced Math Skills.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Fast paced production environment.
• Work hours consist of 45 hours per week; additional hours may be required.
• Exposure to processing aids including oils, acids, and cleaning solutions
• Must be able to travel between various facilities.
• Must be able to access all areas of operation, including second floors.
• Occasional lifting approximately 30 pounds.
• Pulling, squatting, and standing for long periods of time.

Benefits & Wellness Resources

The health and wellbeing of Fort Wayne Metals is a critical part of our culture. In addition to offering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options to suit your needs, we'd like to share some of the other fundamental resources that make Fort Wayne Metals a premier place to work:

Physical Wellness

• Parkview Wellness Coach
  • Ready to assist with your physical and nutritional wellness needs.
• Gym Facilities
  • 4 onsite gym locations as well as discounts for regional gym facilities
• Health Challenges
  • From pickleball tournaments, sponsored races and sports leagues, to participating in the YMCA's Corporate Challenge, we have a variety of fun ways to stay active.

Mental Wellness

• When You Need to Talk
  • 5 sessions of counseling are available to you and all members of your immediate household at no cost.
• Relaxing Time-Off
  • Qualify for Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay on your first day of employment.

Social Wellness

•  Epic Events
  • From TinCaps Night to family days at the zoo, we offer multiple activities throughout the year for employees and their families.
• Employee Resource Group
  • A voluntary, employee-led group formed to bring employees together and centered around a common interest or identity.

Professional Wellness

• Grow Your Career
  • We offer many opportunities to continue your development and growth.
• Performance Feedback
  • Receive regular and constructive feedback from your manager and peers to help you grow and improve.

Financial Wellness

• Annual Profit Sharing & 401k matching
  • Dropping dollars into your 401k. When you contribute 7%, we'll contribute 3.5%.
• Quarterly Bonus
  • When we perform well, everyone benefits! Receive discretionary bonuses each quarter based on company performance.
• Tuition Reimbursement
  • Getting your first degree? Great! Whatever your major, we'll help pick up the tab!
• Your Money Line
  • Employer-provided 1:1 financial guidance, education, & tools – so you can stress less about money and enjoy greater stability & confidence.