This position is responsible for assisting the engineering department with:

• Troubleshooting production equipment and processes
• Collecting and analyzing production/test data
• Developing solutions for production/process equipment issues through maintenance requests and capital asset projects
• 3D CAD modelling and new equipment design
• Creation of technical drawings
• Sourcing/integration/installation of purchased/designed equipment
• Testing of new materials for various Bedford product lines
• Working with production, maintenance, machine shop, and outside vendors to improve product quality

Duties and Responsibilities

·    Troubleshooting production issues and processes

o   Evaluate issues with work orders and gather pertinent data

o   Work with engineering and production personnel to resolve issues

·    Formulation of test plans and data needed to make informed recommendations

o   Gather data and perform statistical analysis

o   Report on findings

·    Setup/Run new materials, processes and/or designs

o   Use systematic methodologies to maintain records of testing conditions and results

o   Complete charts, measure, and enter data into computer systems

·     Maintain machine manuals and instructions for the small machine division

·     Periodic follow-ups with production for new products/equipment introduced

o    Assist in procedure creation for new equipment releases

o    Performs production audits of new products at set intervals to ensure correct costing and performance to standard

·     Ensure purchased and designed equipment is within operational specification

·     Assist maintenance and machine shop as needed with design of new parts

·     Completion and implementation of maintenance requests

·     Work with other departments in machine design and process development for machines and products

·     Assist sales by providing product recommendations tailored to customer inquiries

·     Some Travel Expected, up to 10% of the time

·     Other duties as assigned

·    2 Year Degree in an Engineering related field such as Associates of Drafting, Associates of Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Associates of Mechatronics

·    7+ years of related experience

·    Ability to read and write in English

·    Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

·    General math skills and ability to gather data

·    Ability to problem solve

·    Ability to work independently and on a team

·    Desire and willingness to attend outside educational classes

·    CAD experience and knowledge of GD&T

·    Valid Real ID driver’s license

·    Works in an office and production environment

·    Must have fine motor skills with ability to use hands, fingers, and arms with upper and lower mobility

·    Frequently stand, stoop, lift, reach above shoulders, and bend

·    Frequently lift and/or move up to 40 lbs

Bedford Industries offers its employees a competitive total rewards package both professionally and personally. Below are a few of the benefits that we offer to full-time employees.

Medical

• Medical Insurance (traditional and HDHP)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance Employee, Spouse and Children
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Health Savings Account

Retirement

• 401k + Employer Match
• Profit Sharing

Work and Life

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-site Wellness Center and Fitness Classes

In addition to our total rewards package, we offer a great, casual work environment where our employees play a large part in the development and growth of our company. We are forward thinking, innovative and provide cutting edge technology.