Manufacturing Engineer

Technical Metal Specialties Inc.; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Climate-controlled building

Employee ownership

401k contribution

PTO

Holidays (10)

Hiring bonus

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Cancer/critical/accident insurance

Job summary

Technical Metal Specialties Inc. in New Berlin, WI is seeking a Manufacturing Estimator/Industrial Engineer with 3–5 years in metal fabrication, machining, welding and assembly.

You will prepare cost estimates, process orders, and drive process improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role requires CAD/CAM proficiency (SolidWorks/DraftSight), knowledge of drawing interpretation and lean methods.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education, related experience, and training.
• Three to five years experience in a manufacturing environment involving metal fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly.
• Experience which demonstrates working knowledge of drawing interpretation; e.g., orthographic projection and tolerancing.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing engineering techniques and lean concepts.
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Life and Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Cancer, Critical, and Accident insurance

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for customer products and services in accordance with company methods and procedures.
• Process new customer orders and track their progress through all phases of the manufacturing process. Compare actual costs with estimates, analyze variations, and report findings with recommendations as required.
• Utilize CAD/CAM to generate and interpret shop floor drawings. (SolidWorks / Draftsight)
• Calculate dimensions and allowances in accordance with established drafting practices and alter drawings to suit engineering changes, TMS processes and to meet customer specifications.
• Work with production staff and cross-functional teams to plan, implement, lead and/or execute actions that result in process and system improvements in order to meet realization of estimated costs and address quality concerns. Analyze problems, diagnose probable causes, provide troubleshooting solutions, and implement cost-effective solutions in order to improve processes, quality and efficiencies.
• Analyze, evaluate and recommend solutions concerning factors such as production capabilities, manufacturing problems, and process capability studies.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications, calculate Return On Investment (ROI) and arrange for the purchase of equipment or tooling according to specifications, quality standards and budget constraints.
• Develop effective working relationships with key organizational leaders, individuals, and work groups to ensure cooperation and buy-in of any process or continuous improvement efforts.
• Become proficient at the following department duties: Realization of Estimated Costs, aid in fixture and template design, contract reviews, provide technical support to one or more of the following - Fabrication, Machining and/or Welding

Skills

Drawing interpretation

Orthographic projection

Tolerancing

Lean concepts

Manufacturing engineering

Education

Associate's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD/CAM

SolidWorks

DraftSight

Job description

Technical Metal Specialties is looking to expand their team at New Berlin, WI.!

Why join the team at Technical Metal Specialties?

We are 100% employee owned along with a climate-controlled building! Technical Metal Specialties automatically contributes 3% into your 401k. We also have a competitive paid time off plan, along with 10 paid holidays. Plus, you will receive a $1,000 hiring bonus and 20.0 hours of PTO (in addition to your weekly accrual) when you start.

With the right experience, make $85,000 to $95,000 to start

Supports the Pre-Production Process and take initiative to achieve realization of estimated costs; meet all customer requirements and specifications; on-time delivery of materials and information; improved productivity and workflow; reduction in errors and rework costs.

• Prepare estimates for customer products and services in accordance with company methods and procedures.
• Process new customer orders and track their progress through all phases of the manufacturing process. Compare actual costs with estimates, analyze variations, and report findings with recommendations as required.
• Utilize CAD/CAM to generate and interpret shop floor drawings. (SolidWorks / Draftsight)
• Calculate dimensions and allowances in accordance with established drafting practices and alter drawings to suit engineering changes, TMS processes and to meet customer specifications.
• Work with production staff and cross-functional teams to plan, implement, lead and/or execute actions that result in process and system improvements in order to meet realization of estimated costs and address quality concerns. Analyze problems, diagnose probable causes, provide troubleshooting solutions, and implement cost-effective solutions in order to improve processes, quality and efficiencies.
• Analyze, evaluate and recommend solutions concerning factors such as production capabilities, manufacturing problems, and process capability studies.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications, calculate Return On Investment (ROI) and arrange for the purchase of equipment or tooling according to specifications, quality standards and budget constraints.
• Develop effective working relationships with key organizational leaders, individuals, and work groups to ensure cooperation and buy-in of any process or continuous improvement efforts.
• Become proficient at the following department duties: Realization of Estimated Costs, aid in fixture and template design, contract reviews, provide technical support to one or more of the following - Fabrication, Machining and/or Welding

Qualifications and Education Requirements

To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty 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.

• Minimum of an Associate's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education, related experience, and training.
• Three to five years experience in a manufacturing environment involving metal fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly.
• Experience which demonstrates working knowledge of drawing interpretation; e.g., orthographic projection and tolerancing.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing engineering techniques and lean concepts.
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Life and Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Cancer, Critical, and Accident insurance

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