Manufacturing Engineer

HUSCO International, Inc.; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Husco International, Inc. in Whitewater, Wisconsin, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support development and installation of new manufacturing equipment and processes.

You will lead continuous improvement activities and collaborate with design and production to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets. The role involves quoting, specifying, ordering, debugging, installing, and running new production equipment, with exposure to PFMEA, DFM, and CAPP processes and cross-functional teamwork

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering
• Co-Op/Internship experience in continuous improvement
• Knowledge of manufacturing philosophies and techniques (5S, Kaizen, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics
• Strong problem solving and independent thinking for troubleshooting

Responsibilities

• Work with design engineers and production to quote, specify, order, debug, receive, install, and runoff new production equipment.
• Supports the new product development process through PFMEA, DFM, and CAPP activities to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met.
• Maximize Operations Production and Efficiency: Maintain the current systems and equipment through analysis, troubleshooting and improvement.
• Implement/modify manufacturing processes to fulfill business needs.
• Work with production employees to continually improve production operations, system maintenance and design concepts through coaching, equipment design/modification/selection, training, and participation in PPI activities.
• Upgrade Material and Equipment: Work with advanced engineering and equipment suppliers to determine designs and configurations for new equipment and upgrades in conformance with company specifications and quality standards.
• Preparation of financial analysis for capital expenditures for tooling and equipment needed in support of existing product lines or processes.
• Monitor and control all phases of new equipment construction from design approval though implementation on factory floor and control equipment costs during this process.
• Collaborate with Other Departments: Interface between Design and Production to ensure designs are acceptable for manufacturing; equipment is designed in accordance with the designs presented and the equipment will work with the equipment we currently have.
• Work with peers and other support personnel with specifics to training on production equipment, problem solving, and preventive maintenance.
• Advocate for Continuous Improvement: Actively supports continuous improvement activities through equipment and process design, coaching, training, and participation in plant level continuous improvement activities (PPI, 5S, etc.).

Skills

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Ergonomics

Kaizen

SMED

Quality analysis

Preventive maintenance

TQM

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering

Job description

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Manufacturing Engineer

Regular Full-Time Indirect Whitewater, WI, US

Snapshot of the Role

Driven by high performance and intelligent risk taking, Husco is a catalyst for your engineering career! Husco’s automotive and off-highway teams offer creativity and expertise to support new grads as they build fundamental operations skills through continuous improvement, testing, and root cause analysis.

A Manufacturing Engineer at Husco supports the development and installation of new manufacturing equipment/processes, implementing continuous improvement activities, and resolving equipment performance issues.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Work with design engineers and production to quote, specify, order, debug, receive, install, and runoff new production equipment.
• Supports the new product development process through PFMEA, DFM, and CAPP activities to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met.
• Maximize Operations Production and Efficiency:
  • Maintain the current systems and equipment through analysis, troubleshooting and improvement.
  • Implement/modify manufacturing processes to fulfill business needs.
  • Work with production employees to continually improve production operations, system maintenance and design concepts through coaching, equipment design/modification/selection, training, and participation in PPI activities.
• Upgrade Material and Equipment:
  • Work with advanced engineering and equipment suppliers to determine designs and configurations for new equipment and upgrades in conformance with company specifications and quality standards.
  • Preparation of financial analysis for capital expenditures for tooling and equipment needed in support of existing product lines or processes.
  • Monitor and control all phases of new equipment construction from design approval though implementation on factory floor and control equipment costs during this process.
• Collaborate with Other Departments:
  • Interface between Design and Production to ensure designs are acceptable for manufacturing; equipment is designed in accordance with the designs presented and the equipment will work with the equipment we currently have.
  • Work with peers and other support personnel with specifics to training on production equipment, problem solving, and preventive maintenance.
• Advocate for Continuous Improvement:
  • Actively supports continuous improvement activities through equipment and process design, coaching, training, and participation in plant level continuous improvement activities (PPI, 5S, etc.).

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering required.
• Co-Op/Internship experience(s)working in an organization that has successfully used continuous improvement methodology
• Knowledge or experience in manufacturing philosophy and techniques such as: cellular manufacturing, self-directed work teams, problem solving, 5S, pull systems, mistake proofing, SMED, Kaizen, change management, ergonomics, TQM, learning organizations.
• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control techniques.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical machining equipment, is able to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics, and is capable of setting up and monitoring preventive maintenance systems.
• Effective problem solving, judgment, and independent thinking skills for troubleshooting, repair, and recognition of acceptable or unacceptable product quality.

Who We Are:

Imagine a place where your career can soar, where innovation meets excellence, and where your contributions truly matter. Welcome to Husco.

Here,you’llfind the freedom to shape your work and leave a lasting impact. We believe in empowering you to grow personally and professionally, continuously enhancing your skills and knowledge.

Your role at Husco goes beyond the ordinary –you’llbe at the forefront of supporting teams that developinnovative hydraulic and electro-mechanical systems that enhance efficiency and performance. These products make a real difference globally, building the communities we live in, growing the food that feeds us, and enhancing transportation around the world.

Join our vibrant, industry-leading team and experience a culture that values your creativity, dedication, and drive. Together,we’renot just achieving goals;we’resetting new standards and making a positive impact every day.

(HUSCO IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.)