Machining Engineer (2nd and 3rd Sift)

Madison Kipp Corporation; Town of Sun Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison Kipp Corporation in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, seeks an experienced engineer to provide support for machining operations and new product launches. Responsibilities include improving production methods through Lean techniques, managing processes, and ensuring quality standards are met.

The ideal candidate has a BS in manufacturing engineering and three to eight years of relevant engineering experience in machining. Strong communication skills and proficiency in CAD-CAM software are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Three to eight years of engineering experience in a machining manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and production support to machining and secondary operations.
• Launch new products while following Madison-Kipp launch procedures.
• Improve uptime and reduce scrap through Lean Manufacturing techniques.

Skills

Basic Microsoft Office

CAD-CAM experience (Auto-CAD, Solidworks/Spinfire, MasterCam)

Understanding of GD&T

Proficient in Tooling and Multi-Axis Machining

Accurate at estimating cycle times

Problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Experience with high-volume machining and robotics

Education

BS in manufacturing engineering or similar degree

Job description

Position Summary

Provide engineering and production support to machining and secondary operations by developing and maintaining robust processes while striving to achieve lowest cost and highest quality production methods. Ensure that customer specified quality levels are met or exceeded. Support launch of new products through APQP launch process as needed.

Essential Functions

• Launch new products while following Madison-Kipp (MKC) launch procedures.
• Quote estimates for new products.
• Responsible for all activity associated with assigned machining processes, including but not limited to:
  • Justification and purchase of new equipment
  • CNC programming
  • Automation design implementation for machining cells
  • Project management
  • Perishable tooling design
  • Production support
  • Training hourly staff
  • Process documentation
  • PM recommendations
• Improve uptime and reduce scrap through Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Implement change requests as required to support customer requests or internal changes.
• Follow all MKC and IATF 16949:2016 procedures.
• Support launch teams in development of APQP documents, such as inspection sheets, process flow, PFMEA, and control plans.
• Ensure processes are stable and meet customer requirements in productivity and quality performance.
• Work with outside vendors to procure machinery or tooling as required.

Working Conditions

Heavy Manufacturing Environment. MKC houses different machinery, equipment, processes, and chemicals which produce potential hazards in the work environment such as: ergonomic, chemical, machine point of operation, and powered industrial vehicle traffic. These hazards are controlled through means of engineering controls, such as machine guarding, and administrative controls, such as safety policies and programs. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to noisy. In certain areas of the facility, employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment such as Hearing Protection, Safety Glasses, Safety Toe Shoes, and hand protection.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand, stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to regularly walk throughout all the manufacturing facilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• BS in manufacturing engineering or similar degree
• Three to eight years of engineering experience in a machining manufacturing environment, or ten years relevant work experience.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.

Job Skills

• Basic Microsoft Office with the ability to learn new software quickly.
• CAD-CAM experience (Auto-CAD, Solidworks/Spinfire, MasterCam).
• Excellent understanding of GD&T.
• Proficient in Tooling, Multi-Axis Machining, Turning and Machining Centers, Vertical and Horizontal CNC’s, Fixturing Design.
• Accurate at estimating cycle times for quoting purposes.
• Problem solving skills.
• Project management skills.
• Experience with high-volume machining and robotics.

Travel Requirement

• Less than 5%