Manufacturing Engineer

Clack Corporation; Windsor (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Vacation

401k

Profit sharing

Monthly bonus

Flex spending

Job summary

Clack Corporation, a leading water treatment components manufacturer, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer in Windsor, WI. You will support all manufacturing and automation functions at the North facility, manage tank equipment, and develop new production capabilities to improve quality, reliability and safety.

You will design and source equipment, program robots, and collaborate with management, production, and suppliers to optimize processes.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of related work experience supporting manufacturing and automation.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or technical degree in Industrial engineering, automated manufacturing systems, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret mechanical/electrical drawings and technical procedures.
• Experience with pneumatics and basic electrical wiring; SolidWorks experience; PDM familiarity; ERP competence and PLC programming knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for manufacturing and automation across the North facility.
• Manage filament wound tank manufacturing and test equipment.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing equipment and procedures.
• Identify and implement process and quality improvements to increase production and safety.
• Code and troubleshoot robotic systems and set up new equipment as needed.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Self-starter

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

PLC programming

Robotics programming

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Windsor, Wisconsin (North Building) - Windsor, WI 53598

Clack Corporation, a privately held company, established over 70 years ago is now hiring! We are a leading manufacturer and distributor of water treatment components and drinking water products, as well as specialized in custom blow molding products.

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team.

Clack Corporation offers an extensive benefit package including competitive pay, health and dental insurance, company paid life insurance and short term disability, vacation, 401k, profit sharing, monthly bonus, flex spending and additional voluntary benefits.

Summary

• Provide engineering support for all manufacturing and automation areas of the Clack North facility.
• Manage filament wound tank manufacturing and test equipment.
• Develop new and maintain existing manufacturing equipment used in the facility.
• Identify and implement process and quality improvements.
• Evaluate and suggest changes to products, production methods, manufacturing procedures, assembly procedures, inspection procedures and bills of materials to increase production, improve quality, improve reliability, decrease costs and ensure safer working environments.
• Design, develop and revise manufacturing equipment as needed for production improvements.
• Provide engineering support in the design and layout of manufacturing and support equipment.
• Specify and source necessary equipment and components for production areas.
• Produce and/or oversee the production of composite pressure vessel tanks for R&D purposes.
• Create and maintain manufacturing and inspection procedures.
• Write technical procedures, instructions, reports and other documents.
• Establish and monitor procedures for set up and clean up including proper disposal of waste.
• Assist in establishing product acceptability requirements as well as testing protocols.
• Effectively communicate with management, sales, production staff, purchasing, engineering, accounting, suppliers and customers on engineering, production and product issues.
• Assist with diagnosing and performing needed maintenance on fixtures, robots and secondary finishing stations. Ex: install new bearings, rails, shafts, lubricate equipment, etc.
• Develop preventative maintenance schedule for all equipment.
• Set up new equipment and trains others in the operations and maintenance.
• Maintain records and documents on equipment and systems.
• Programming of robots (both six-axis and Cartesian coordinate system)
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment (fixtures, winders, testing equipment, welders, etc.)
• Evaluate products and/or equipment for failures and resolve.
• Train production staff on robotics for adjustments and troubleshooting.
• Follow and comply with all quality, safety and work rules and regulations including housekeeping standards and wearing of appropriate personal protection equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of related work experience supporting manufacturing and automation.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical degree in Industrial engineering, automated manufacturing systems, or equivalent work experience required.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret mechanical/electrical drawings, technical procedures, etc.
• Experience with using pneumatics and performing basic electrical wiring.
• Ability to effectively design using SolidWorks. Previous PDM experience preferred.
• Able to proficiently use computers competently: Windows, MS Office, ERP.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Working knowledge of PLC software with ability to program and troubleshoot.
• Ability to work on multiple projects independently and without supervision. Self-starter.
• Ability to write technical procedures, instructions, reports and other documents.
• Excellent project management, communication and organizational skills.
• Able to work effectively with people and develop partnerships with internal team members.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and follow all safety regulations.
• Utilizes Lock Out/Tag Out when necessary.
• Able to work with hand tools and machinery.
• Extended standing and sitting. Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently.