Manufacturing Engineer

Wilwood Engineering, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilwood Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop high-performance braking solutions in the United States. This role demands a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2+ years of automotive-related experience. The ideal candidate will focus on tooling designs using SolidWorks and improving manufacturing processes.

Your responsibilities include coordinating prototype tooling, supporting design for CNC machining, and monitoring production quality.

The position offers a competitive salary between $75,000 and $110,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in engineering, preferably automotive-related.
• Hands-on experience in building small prototypes.
• In-depth understanding of lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Create and design tooling in 2D/3D SolidWorks CAD system.
• Coordinate prototype tooling development and process validation.
• Support tooling design for CNC machining processes.
• Provide technical assistance to designated R&D/Engineering personnel.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Mathematical concepts

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Automotive Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA simulation software

Job description

Job Type: Full Time
Experience: 2+ Years of Experience in Engineering
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Automotive Engineering

SCOPE: Reports to the Production Engineering Manager. Scope and quantity of projects reflects low to moderate levels of ability and experience related to Wilwood product manufacturing development.

SUMMARY: Wilwood Engineering is a global developer of high-performance braking solutions and technologies. We utilize innovative design systems to streamline operations and deliver products and services to the automotive industry. We are looking for an experienced manufacturing engineer to identify opportunities for improvement and increase productivity while maintaining product quality. The ideal candidate will have a natural drive to improve processes and lead dynamic projects that improve the way brake parts are delivered to customers worldwide.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and design tooling in 2D/3D SolidWorks CAD system.
• Responsible for initial concept designs, and if required, control logic outlines.
• Coordinate prototype tooling development and process validation.
• Support tooling design for CNC machining such as Horizontal & Vertical Milling, and Multi-Axis Turning Centers.
• Support Finishing Department processes that include anodizing, e-coating, powder coating, laser engraving and screen printing.
• Support Assembly Department tooling and testing requirements and process improvements.
• Create improved production tooling designs and manufacturing processes for high usage, and high-value products.
• Leverage new manufacturing tools like additive manufacturing, 3D scanning and automation.
• Communicate technical information as required by customers or vendors within the scope of assigned projects.
• Periodic travel to customer, vendor, and/or test locations as required within the scope of assigned projects.
• Communicate technical information to required departments to push project timelines forward.
• Alert management to potential design risks.
• Proactively bring updates to related project meetings.
• Provide technical assistance to designated R&D/Eng personnel.
• Maintain effective operational procedures to assure process control and accuracy.
• Ensure that projects are cost-effective, price-competitive and maintain a high standard of quality and integrity.
• Monitor and report, when necessary, on critical producibility or high variability points within the developmental process flow.
• Participate in the “Research and Development to Production Transition” process to assure good configuration control and low design and inventory risk.
• Maintain currency in the latest relevant manufacturing technologies.
• Seek professional growth and advancement through continued education.

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering – Manufacturing, Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
• Automotive-related experience
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills
• In-depth understanding of lean manufacturing principles
• Hands‑on experience building small prototypes

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in engineering
• Working knowledge of FEA simulation software
• Experience with hydraulics, braking systems, and vehicle dynamics
• Proficiency with analytical tools, workflow time studies, and process balancing

Skills and Abilities

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to read ANSI Y14.5 drawings with an understanding of true positioning and geometric tolerancing, and a working knowledge of descriptive geometry.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Knowledgeable of materials and processes in a manufacturing environment in order to determine good manufacturing practices. Ability to translate these concepts into tangible benefits.

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 accommodation 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 for several hours, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, walk, talk, or hear, reach with hands and arms, and use a personal computer. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up the 30 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (color vision helpful), peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary: $75,000 - $110,000 annual

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. Wilwood Engineering does not sponsor work visas. Cost of Relocation for Out-of-State Applicants not reimbursed.