Manufacturing Engineer

Putzmeister America, Inc.; Sturtevant (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance

401K plan with company match

Education reimbursement

Employee discount program

Job summary

A manufacturing company seeks a Manufacturing Engineer I to develop and refine processes in Sturtevant, WI. This entry-level role involves collaborating with various engineering teams to achieve improvements in product quality and efficiency. Candidates should possess a relevant engineering degree and demonstrate strong problem-solving and teamwork skills. Comprehensive benefits and a full-time position are offered.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Performs duties with supervision and guidance.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing methods.
• Conduct root cause analysis for current product issues.
• Coordinate with production for manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork skills

Written and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Bachelor of Science in manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

Creo

MS Office applications

Job description

Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer I will be responsible for the development of manufacturing processes and procedures. The role will be responsible for producing the documentation required to manufacture and maintain the various PMA products. The job involves analyzing problems and developing solutions to various complex engineering related problems. Specific areas of focus include working with manufacturing, quality, and product engineering to achieve continuous product and process improvements. Keys to success in this position are strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new skills and areas of the business.This position is an on-site position, located in Sturtevant, WI.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate,and improve manufacturing methods.
• Develop theappropriate fixturesand work holdings for efficient andcost-effectivemanufacturing.
• Develop andmaintainmanufacturingroutings.
• Develop andmaintainstandardized work instructions.
• Coordinate continuous improvement efforts in support of current projects.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis and developtimelysolutions for issues arising on current productsand in the production processes.
• Coordinate with production personnel to ensure manufacturability, ease of assembly, and cost avoidance onnew designand current products.
• Coordinate andimplement Engineering Change Notifications on the shop floor.
• Assistin layoutdeign, ergonomic analysis, and time studies to implement process improvements.
• Facilitate process mapping exercises to drive continuous improvements throughout the organization.
• Performcycle time / takt time analysis and line balancing exercises.
• Remove wasteutilizingLean principles.
• Performadditionalduties as assigned orrequired.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment
• Performs assigned duties and responsibilities under supervision and withguidance
• Familiarity with SAP and computer aided design and/or engineering tools (i.e.AutoCAD, Creo, etc.)
• Proficient with MS Office applications
• Knowledge of / Education in Lean Manufacturing and Design for Lean Principals
• Strong teamwork skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong written and communication skills
• Delivers small projects under supervision and withguidance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in anindustrial manufacturing facility
• Experience with the manufacture of equipment for the construction industry
• Experience with SAP in a manufacturing facility

Education / Certification / Training

• Entrylevelmanufacturing engineer.
• Possesses a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution or Bachelor of Science degree in manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering.
• TheManufacturing Engineer I is considered a developing professional within the field who performs the duties and responsibilities of a manufacturing engineer under supervision and with guidance.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required tostand, walk, stoop, bend, and use hands to finger,handleor touch;frequentlyrequiredto push and pull.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to30pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, peripheral, and the ability to focus.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in a typical office environment; occasionally exposed to noise, dust, and chemicals.Regularshop presence toobserveassembly, mounting, testing and maintenance procedures.
• Safety glasses/goggles must beworn at all timeswhile in designated areas of shop.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, and dental insurance)
• Company paid Hospital Indemnity/Accident Insurance
• HSA – incentives for company contributions
• FSA Plans
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Short term/Long term Disability
• Paternity Leave
• 401K plan with company match
• Profit sharing
• Company events
• Education Reimbursement
• Boot Reimbursement
• Uniform Program
• Employee discount program

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Machinery Manufacturing