Manufacturing Engineer

Westermeyer Industries, Inc.; Bluffs (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Company-provided life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Westermeyer Industries, Inc. is seeking a manufacturing engineer to document and implement production procedures for quality components in the refrigeration industry. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in engineering and relevant experience.

Key responsibilities include coordinating with design staff for efficient production, estimating costs, and applying statistical methods for future requirements. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, a 401(k) match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of engineering principles and applications.
• Experience in production processes and quality control.
• Proficient with electronic equipment and programming.

Responsibilities

• Document and develop manufacturing processes.
• Estimate production times and staffing requirements.
• Confer with staff regarding manufacturing capabilities.

Skills

Engineering and technology

Production and processing

Computers and electronics

Mathematics

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

3-5 years of engineering experience

Job description

General Description

We are looking for a manufacturing engineer with a high level of technical expertise and an innate passion to build. The manufacturing engineer will play a critical role in documenting, developing, and implementing procedures used to assemble, process, test, and manufacture the company's products.

Company Description

Westermeyer Industries designs, manufactures, and distributes high-quality components and accessories for the refrigeration and air-conditioning industries. Products include pressure vessels such as oil separators, receivers, accumulators, oil filters, condensers, and evaporators, as well as level and pressure detection devices and a range of replacement parts. More than a supplier, Westermeyer Industries is dedicated to engineering creativity and design ingenuity, offering catalog products and custom solutions alike.

Division / Department

Engineering

Type of Position

Full Time
$50,000-$80,000

Key Responsibilities & Functions

• Confer with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Communicate with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange the purchase of equipment, materials and parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.

Skills & Qualifications

• Engineering and technology— knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Production and processing— knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Computers and electronics— knowledge of processors, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Mathematics— education and understanding of which mathematics to use and the ability to choose the proper mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
• Critical thinking—using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in either Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• At least 3-5 years of engineering experience

Physical Requirements

• Lifting, standing, walking, sitting, climbing, bending

Company Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to keep you healthy
• A robust 401(k) with company match to assist in securing your financial future
• Company-provided life insurance
• Paid time off so you can have work-life balance

Applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check