Manufacturing Engineer

S&S Cycle, Inc.; La Crosse, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

S&S Cycle, Inc. in La Crosse, WI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Exhaust Engineering team.

You will develop manufacturing processes, implement efficiency improvements, and support new product launches on the production floor. Work with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost while delivering proven performance in the powersports industry.

Qualifications

• B.S. Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering or related field of study.
• 3+ years’ experience working in manufacturing.
• Lean Certification and/or project management experience is a plus.
• Reading and interpreting blueprint and GD&T.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with CAD systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop documented work standards and instructions for manufacturing processes.
• Lead the implementation of new processes for quality and efficiency gains.
• Champion cost savings initiatives in assigned areas with current vs. proposed methods.
• Understand and adhere to department and company goals, objectives, and strategy.
• Monitor manufacturing processes using SPC, cycle time monitoring, time studies, and value stream mapping.
• Assist in tool/fixture designs with Tool Room and NC Programming Department.
• Design automated solutions to replace manual systems.
• Design cell layouts for optimum product flow and assist in machine selection.
• Work on new product introductions including design for manufacturing, BOM creation, and standard work documentation.
• Assist in estimating standard costs for prospective external work and new products.
• Support make-vs-buy decisions with analytical input.

Skills

Analytical ability

Verbal and written communication

Self-directed

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD systems

ERP Systems

MS Office

Job description

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Manufacturing Engineer

Full Time PC3A La Crosse, WI, US

TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer

DEPARTMENT: Exhaust Engineering

REPORTS TO: Production Manager

JOB SUMMARY: Join the team that designs and manufactures industry-leading performance exhaust systems for V-Twin motorcycles. As a Manufacturing Engineer with S&S Cycle's Exhaust Business Unit, you will play a key role in improving manufacturing processes, increasing production efficiency, and supporting the launch of innovative new products. Working closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams, you'll develop manufacturing solutions that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost while helping deliver the ultimate customer experience in the powersports industry through proven performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, driving continuous improvement, and seeing their ideas come to life on the production floor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Develop documented work standards and instructions for manufacturing processes

Lead the implementation of new processes for quality and efficiency gains

Champion cost savings initiatives in assigned areas. This includes researching, proposing, implementing and documenting current vs. proposed method

Thoroughly understand and adhere to both department and company wide goals, objectives, and strategy

Monitor and update manufacturing processes using tools such as SPC monitoring, machine cycle time monitoring, manual time studies and value stream mapping

Assist in the design of tools and fixtures with the Tool Room and NC Programming Department

Design automated solutions to replace manual systems

Design cell layouts and maintain plant layout for optimum product flow

Assist and advise in the selection of new machines

Design jobs and processes that are ergonomically sound and safe

Work with manufacturing and engineering departments on successful new product introductions including design for manufacturing, BOM creation and documenting standard work

Assist in the quotation of prospective external work and new products by accurately estimating standard costs

Use analytical tools to assist in, and support any make vs buy decisions

Establish and maintain credibility throughout the organization as an effective developer of solutions

Present and maintain positive morale amongst employees

QUALIFICATIONS:

B.S. Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering or related field of study

3+ years’ experience working in manufacturing

Flexible, energetic, forward-thinking, and creative with high moral and ethical standards

High analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus

Well organized and self-directed

Able to relate to people at all levels of the organization in a positive fashion

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Working knowledge of computer applications including MS Office, and ERP Systems

Knowledge and understanding of internal combustion engines, robotics/automation system solution development, and setup and programming knowledge

Must be able to read and interpret blueprint and GD&T

In-depth knowledge and experience within CAD systems

Lean Certification and/or project management experience a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Will be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting in a production environment as well as in an office

While performing duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and forklift traffic

The noise level is moderate, and some production areas may require hearing protection in accordance with OSHA requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms above shoulders, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch

Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception

Must comply with safety and PPE standards, including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety toed shoes

Approximately 10% travel; primarily local during the business day with some overnight or out of the area travel expected

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.