Job Information
Komatsu Engineer V in Lexington, Kentucky
Engineer V
Date: Dec 5, 2024
Location:
Lexington, KY, US, 40511
Req ID: 31762
Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position
Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.
Job Overview
This position requires problem solving skills with the ability to provide conceptual and strategic solutions. Desired personal qualities include a willingness to seek out challenges and new experiences, and a passion for achieving established goals. This position requires personal interaction with others to achieve desired results, and the integrity to place emphasis on how results were achieved as well as the results themselves. Success in this position demands a positive attitude toward change and a willingness to embrace best practices
Key Job Responsibilities
Lead or perform in engineering projects to develop, maintain and support components, products and/or services per market demands, as well as for continual process improvements.
Perform or plan engineering evaluations including investigations, calculations and tests requiring guidance only in controversial circumstances.
Provide conceptual and strategic solutions to solve problems that are associated with engineering projects or evaluations.
Take responsibility for one's own learning and development for the mutual benefit of one's self and the organization.
Coach engineering people and act as a group leader for those who are supporting components, products and/or services as well as continual improvements in engineering processes.
Develop and participate in programs for effective communication of engineering issues to ensure compliance with global standards for design and safety of products and services, as well as engineering best practices.
Develop and support improvements to streamline engineering processes used to design, develop, maintain and support components, products, and/or services.
Implement effective Change Management to achieve the desired organizational outcomes by successfully changing individual behaviors as needed.
Predominant Tasks
Lead project teams through all phases of major projects.
Plan innovative changes to existing designs or conceptual thinking to new designs.
Oversee engineering evaluations and review resulting designs for compliance.
Plan and assign or set up and perform engineering tests requiring innovative approaches.
Direct the assembly, testing and application of prototypes. Monitor field performance.
Lead discussions with customers related to problem areas and new equipment.
Stay abreast of technology advances, market trends, and competitive products.
Represent Engineering on teams addressing other aspects of the business.
Recognize and document new intellectual property that differentiates KOMATSU MINING products.
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant discipline, required.
10 years’ experience in engineering design, machine application, mining industry, desired.
Proficient in the use of computer-aided design (CAD) tools, desired.
Participation in implementing Lean Engineering principles, desired.
Participation in effective Change Management implementation, highly desired.
Experience in cross functional leadership or international assignment(s), required.
Certifications or demonstrated project management, required.
Professional registration and/or membership in committees and/or technical societies, beneficial.
Qualifications/Requirements
Design experience with mobile crushers preferred.
Experience with track mounted equipment preferred.
Predominant Tasks (continued)
Give presentations at industry meetings and submit articles to industry publications.
Capable of leading or managing projects involving new product development and can execute all phases and tasks involved with those projects.
Has the ability to lead others in the execution and completion of new product development projects and associated tasks, with positive results.
Key Skills
COLLABORATION
Working together with one or more people to complete a project or task or develop ideas or processes.
ADAPTABILITY
Having the ability to adjust to changes in their environment.
HUNTER MENTALITY
A combination of traits that can help someone achieve their goals with consistency and precision.
BUSINESS ACCUMEN
Having the ability to understand business situations and make sound decisions that lead to successful outcomes.
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE
Being able to use what you’ve learned to make decisions and complete tasks in different situations.
LEADERSHIP
The ability to guide, influence or lead others to accomplish a shared goal.
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.
Nearest Major Market:Lexington
