Manufacturing Engineer

KI; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation, Sick Days, & Holidays

On-site fitness center and wellness Re

Educational Reimbursement Program

Full Benefits Package (life, short- &‑

Job summary

KI in Manitowoc, Wisconsin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to plan and coordinate projects that improve product quality and performance while reducing cost, waste, and delays. The role includes evaluating equipment, layouts, and material handling, and developing new/non-standard products.

Responsibilities cover process improvement, cost savings, lean manufacturing, and providing technical support to sales and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 3 years of directly related experience in fabrication/assembly manufacturing.
• Experience with BPCS or MRPII manufacturing systems.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement principles.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD; cost justification ability.

Responsibilities

• Perform continuous process improvement activities to reduce costs and delays.
• Evaluate and optimize manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Lead global sourcing projects for product improvements and cost savings.
• Plan and implement improvements to KPI like on-time delivery and cost of quality.
• Design and develop manufacturing processes and equipment for new or modified products.
• Provide technical support to sales and resolve field quality issues.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

MRPII

Cost Justifications

Continuous Improvement

Fabrication/Assembly experience

ISO 9001 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

BPCS

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will plan, formulate, administer and coordinate various long- and short-term engineering projects designed to improve the quality and performance of products and to reduce cost, waste, and delays in the operation. The position will further evaluate, develop, and recommend improvements in manufacturing equipment, layouts, and material handling equipment. The position will also develop and oversee production of new and non-standard products.

Product & Project Management

• Perform continuous process improvement activities
• Reduce material and labor cost
• Evaluate new and existing processes and equipment
• Support and manage Global Sourcing projects for product improvements, cost savings and/or supplier changes
• Plan, coordinate, and implement continuous improvement activities to improve key performance indicators (contribution, on-time, cost of quality, incident rate, net efficiency, safety, etc.)

Product Development

• Design and develop manufacturing processes and equipment to support new or modified products
• Supervise/Assist in the development of non-standard products

Technical Support

• Work with sales operations to resolve field install or quality issues
• Provide CSR/Sales support for standard and customer product inquiries.

Qualified Candidates

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
• 3 years of directly related experience in fabrication/assembly manufacturing environment
• Experience in BPCS or MRPII manufacturing system
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement principles
• Knowledge of ISO 9001
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and BPCS
• Ability to calculate accurate cost justifications
• Know of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement concepts

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP):As an employee, you will have stock ownership in the company.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance.
• Retirement Savings:A 401(k) Plan with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off:Paid Vacation, Sick Days, & Holidays.
• Wellness Resources: Access to an on-site fitness center, fitness reimbursement program, and on-site nurse.
• Educational Support: Educational Reimbursement Program for degree programs and certifications.
• Full Benefits Package: Includes life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).