Hardware Manufacturing Engineer I

Shape the Future of Mining with Komatsu Mining Technology Solutions: At Komatsu Mining Technology Solutions, we're not just talking about progress and innovation - we're making it happen. Our cutting-edge Modular brand solutions are powering mines worldwide, driving efficiency and sustainability in ways that seemed impossible just years ago.

 

The Company

Modular Mining Systems is the global leader in mine management technology and a wholly owned subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd. Our innovative technology powers mine operations in every corner of the globe. The products we cultivate, the solutions we engineer and the service we deliver set us apart in the Mining Technology industry.  We are more than a company, we are a community of passionate, creative professionals striving toward a shared vision: to revolutionize the way the mining industry operates.  

With a presence stretching from Johannesburg to Vancouver, Sydney to Lima, you are part of a global brand that supports creativity, fosters innovation, and encourages you to think big, share ideas and be yourself.

Job Purpose

This position works as a member on the Production Team and is responsible for ensuring that products are designed for ease of manufacturability, and for the successful roll-out of new hardware designs to the manufacturer. This includes providing design inputs early in development, providing cost analysis, and executing pilot runs.

If you consider yourself someone who can apply technical know-how to create practical solutions in a dynamic and team-oriented environment, this is a great opportunity to work side by side with some of the biggest innovators in the Mining technology industry.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 10%

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Each day will present you with new challenges and opportunities to test and grow your skills. As a Hardware Manufacturing Engineer with Modular, you’ll be responsible for:

• On-Market Product and New Product Support
• Lead weekly/biweekly supplier meetings
• Supplier Evaluation and Auditing
• Work with compliance team on various items; ECCN, RoHS, REACH, etc.
• Participate in DMB/MRB (Discrepant Material Board/Material Review Board)
• Root Cause Analysis/Investigation
• Act as in-house technical expert for assigned manufacturers
• Support Production Team on identifying alternative sourcing options
• Create/Review ECOs
• Provide a healthy work environment, both physical as well as psychological
• Participate and support corporate safety practices and processes
• Comply with laws, rules, processes and standards
   

Required Skills

• Degree in STEM field is required (or equivalent experience)
• Previous experience with Contract Manufacturing is perferred. 
• Excellent Problem-Solving Skills
• Takes Initiative
• Relevant technological knowledge
• Ability to lead and work independently
• Strong Written and Verbal communication skills
• Interrupt and review engineering drawings

Desired Skills

• Project Management
• Six-Sigma
• Certification: ASQ, ASCM nice to have 
• Familiar with SAP/SharePoint/CAD (SolidWorks/DraftSight)
• Familiar with standardized quality management systems (AS9100, ISO9001, IPC-A-610, etc.) 
• Familiar with Ethernet and CAN communication protocol

 

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment 

At Komatsu we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions.  We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose.  We are authentic, ambitious, and innovative in our pursuit of Diversity & Inclusion.  United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.  

If you want to learn more about Komatsu, please visit our website at https://www.komatsu.com/ .

 

Company Information 

Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment.  Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence.  Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu facilities, distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60,000 people.  Komatsu offers a diverse and challenging work environment, where you can grow your skills and career, and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future.  If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, be a part of something big and join a team that is shaping the world! 

 

EEO Statement 

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.