Manufacturing Engineer

Milwaukee Tool; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site food and coffee service

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in West Bend, WI to provide production support and manage multiple small to moderately complex projects. You will deliver timely implementation and provide technical direction to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include leading projects with cross-functional teams, working with robotics and PLCs, applying SPC for problem solving, and mentoring technicians while supporting quality systems and 8D actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or technical field is required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Knowledge in metals manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Experience managing small to medium complexity projects.
• Excellent problem identification and resolution skills.
• Ability to work hands-on with manufacturing equipment.
• Strong analytical skills with process evaluation tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide production support and troubleshoot operations to keep equipment under control.
• Lead and manage multiple small to moderately complex projects from start to finish.
• Guide cross-functional teams and coordinate with suppliers/integrators for automation.
• Apply SPC and data analysis to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Project management

Robotics programming

PLC programming

Statistical data analysis

Process improvement

Hands-on equipment work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Metals manufacturing processes

Job description

Job Description:

WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS!

At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success – so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide technical solutions on our Engineering Team.

Behind our doors you’ll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you’ll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

Your Role on Our Team

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for providing production support as well as managing multiple small to moderately complex projects. Individuals in this position will provide project management and necessary technical direction to assure successful and timely implementation.

You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

Production Support

• Support production operations through troubleshooting problems, supporting maintenance, and ensuring equipment is in control.

• Work on continuous improvement projects to increase productivity, this includes any skills as related to project management and vendor relationships.

• Strong knowledge of robotic programming and troubleshooting required.

• Knowledge of PLC programming for troubleshooting automated systems a plus.

• Ability to use statistical process control to define problems and present quick applicable solutions to key stakeholders to implement change.

• Give direction and training to technicians on manufacturing equipment.

• Familiar with manufacturing quality systems and how to implement corrective actions and 8D’s.

Project Management

• Lead projects by working with cross functional resources to develop and implement new manufacturing processes and automated solutions for Hand Tool manufacturing.

• Ability to conceptualize and work with integrators to develop automated solutions for manufacturing processes, assembly and packaging operations.

• Have basic knowledge in finance to understand concepts of Capital investment, payback, and standard costs.

• Compile information and data to utilize in determining a business case for manufacturing operations.

• Responsible for the completion of assigned operations projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines.

• Tracks project schedule to ensure adherence to timelines.

• Schedules meetings, develops agendas, facilitates and documents project meetings.

• Consistently visualizes entire scope of a project with minimal guidance.

• Identify project risks and implement risk reduction plans.

• Possess a high sense of urgency and delivering information in a timely manner.

The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or technical field.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience

• Knowledge in metals manufacturing processes (i.e. Machining, stamping, forging, or assembly) is a plus

• Experience successfully managing small-medium complexity projects

• Excellent problem identification and resolution skills

• Ability to work hands on with the equipment if needed

• Strong analytical skills, knowledge and experience in process evaluation tools: statistical data analysis, risk analysis, flow layout and other related engineering tools

• Formal project management training preferred

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans

• Generous 401 (K) savings plan

• Education assistance

• On-site food and coffee service

• And many more, check out our benefits siteHERE

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.