Manufacturing Engineer

Shelby American, Inc.; North Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled manufacturing engineer to join their growing team. This role focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes, utilizing advanced 3D CAD tools, and driving process improvements through data analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, with a commitment to quality and efficiency. You will be part of a collaborative environment that values innovation and continuous improvement, offering competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about engineering and ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Bonus Potential

Fitness Reimbursement

Vacation Package

Paid Holidays

Quarterly Company Lunches

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering required.
• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and optimize manufacturing processes and machinery.
• Manage multiple projects and communicate effectively with teams.

Skills

Manufacturing Process Optimization

Data Analysis

3D CAD Proficiency

Project Management

Effective Communication

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Six Sigma Certification

Lean Training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Dynamics Navision

Job description

Description

This position is fully onsite M-F, 8am-5pm. Our North Prairie facility is growing and needs a candidate that can be part of the growth. The ideal candidate is local and is not looking for relocation or remote work.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Experience evaluating, troubleshooting, and optimizing manufacturing processes, work cells, and machinery.
• Able to obtain and make use of data to drive decisions about cell design and process improvement.
• Familiar with evaluating and documenting existing processes.
• Capital acquisition experience- able to identify process improvements, recommend capital investment required, and communicate need to leadership. Experience required in calculating ROI, increased throughput, and relaying out processes.
• High level of proficiency with 3D CAD, CAM, data analysis programs, and related software to layout work cells, revise product flow, and design tooling.
• Evaluate existing tooling and fixturing, make recommendations to improve safety, operability, and efficiency.
• Ability to translate technical specifications, from Applications Engineering, into CAD based layouts and full bills of material, to support in-house fabrication and assembly.
• Promote design standards, design-for-mfg, and cost sensitive criteria throughout designs.
• Monitor progress against schedule and keep self on track.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office preferred and must be proficient with Excel.
• Communicate openly. Build relationships. Be recognized as an individual that can be trusted.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills. Capable of leading project meetings, giving presentations to small groups and assist with customer communication.
• Adhere to Watertronics core values: positive attitude, adaptable, accountable, and self-motivated.
• QUALITY- Implement process improvements to reduce COPQ in coordination with Quality Team, Operations and Production Managers.
• QUALITY- Demonstrate YOY COPQ reduction through completed projects and manufacturing process quality improvements.

Watertronics prides themselves on offering competitive benefits:

• All fulltime employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Health Reimbursement Arrangement with Medical, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance.
• We pay short term disability, long term disability, and 2x annual salary for life insurance.
• Bonus potential each calendar year.
• Safety Shoes & Safety Glasses Reimbursement.
• 60% Fitness Reimbursement up to $300/year.
• Vacation package.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Quarterly company lunches and employee engagement gatherings.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering required.
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering.
• Six Sigma or Lean training.
• Experience in Engineer-To-Order, large assembly fabrication shops preferred.
• Microsoft Dynamics Navision Experience.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

Employee Acknowledgment

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.