Manufacturing Engineer

Socket.dev; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

401K with company match

ESPP program

Medical, Dental & Vision

Disability & Life insurance

PTO & Holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Quanex in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive design, manufacturing improvements, plant layouts, and capital projects with strong focus on profitability and efficiency. You will lead Kaizen events, manage project timelines, develop manufacturability documentation, and collaborate with electrical and other engineering teams.

Requires a BS in Engineering and 2+ years in CI/Mechanical/Manufacturing roles; SolidWorks and MS Office proficiency; salary range $75,000-$105,000

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years in CI/Mechanical/Manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with kaizen events preferred.
• Proficient in project management and communication.
• Excellent time management with ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in SolidWorks and related engineering software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Prepares RFEs for projects to implement new tools and equipment with long-term profitability impact.
• Leads design estimation, feasibility, times, assembly, testing, and costs.
• Conducts financial justification via labor savings, efficiency, scrap reduction, safety improvements.
• Develops manufacturability documentation (BOMs, flow charts, drawings, schematics).
• Communicates design intent to electrical engineering and ensures efficient operation.
• Manages total project activities with timely completion and cross-functional teamwork.
• Provides technical assistance to all departments and customers.

Skills

Kaizen

Project management

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

SolidWorks

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quanex is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Sioux Falls, SD.

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for controlling multiple project activities in the areas of product/process design, product/process modifications, manufacturability studies, plant usage, plant layouts, capital investments and engineering documentation.

We Offer You!

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Potential
• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company's ESPP
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Various Work Schedules
• Tuition support for degree and continuous education
• Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment

What's attractive about the Manufacturing Engineer position?

• Opportunity to work with a great team
• Supportive & collaborative culture
• The Company LIVES its values

What Success Looks Like:

• Prepares R.F.E.'s for projects to implement new tools and equipment. The expectation for these projects can be large in nature and may be complex; they will have long term impacts to the operation of our business and provide gains in profitability.
• Leads design estimation process, which includes determining the feasibility of design, estimates design times requirements, assembly, testing and project costs.
• Determines and calculates financial justification for projects through labor savings, efficiency gains, scrap reduction, safety hazard elimination, etc. Financial analysis to include IRR and payback period.
• Responsible for development of documentation necessary for manufacturability. This includes but is not limited to Bills of materials, Product Flow Charts, Part Drawings, Assembly Drawings, Schematic (Air, Lube, and Hydraulics) Piping Drawings and Orientation Drawings.
• Communicates design intent to electrical engineering, ensuring electrical requirements are included in the design, and the product operates in the most efficient manner, without unnecessary complexity.
• Manage total project activities with a plan for timely completion. The individual will be heavily involved in implementation teams and projects that have impact to the overall success of the organization.
• Provide technical assistance to all company departments, as well as other divisions and customer(s).

What You Bring:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering discipline or equivalent experience to prove capabilities.
• Minimum of two years' experience as a CI/Mechanical/Manufacturing engineer or related engineering field.
• Experience with kaizen events preferred.
• Proficient in project management and communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess problems or issues with manufacturing equipment.
• Fluent in SolidWorks and other applicable engineering programs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

The targeted salary range for this position is $75,000-$105,000 with bonus potential.

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.