Manufacturing Engineer, 1st Shift

Rockwell Automation; Richland Center (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k

Paid Time off

Parental and Caregiver Leave

Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

Rockwell Automation, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to identify and implement productivity savings across manufacturing lines. You will develop and maintain methods, sequences, and processes for parts and assemblies, coordinating with design and application engineering on new product releases.

You will lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles, analyze manufacturing data, and support MES deployments across plants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent required.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of DFMA/DFM and assembly processes helpful.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in projects to meet productivity goals.
• Use Lean methods to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Provide design input for manufacturing and process improvements.
• Collaborate with design, application engineering, and central teams.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

DFMA

Project Management

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work.

Job Description Summary

Responsible for identifying and implementing productivity savings. Develops, implements and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies. Interfaces with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products. Collaborates with application engineering on manufacturing electrical panels, assisting with troubleshooting and issue resolution. Works with other central corporate teams to support improving plant operations. Estimates manufacturing cost, determines time standards and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines. Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations. As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for identifying and implementing productivity savings. You will develop, implement and maintain methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies. You will work with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products. Collaborate with application engineering on manufacturing electrical panels, assisting with troubleshooting and issue resolution. You will collaborate with central corporate teams to support improving plant operations. You will estimate manufacturing cost, determine time standards and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new and/or existing product lines. You will also maintain records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

You will lead and participate in projects to allow the plant to meet annual productivity goals and reduce/eliminate safety and ergonomic risk in the manufacturing work environment. Use transformational productivity thought process to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Provide recommendations, requirements, and justifications to support investigation and evaluation of new manufacturing technologies. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form, to an audience of varying technical and cultural backgrounds. Use AI knowledge and experience to optimize production workflows and analyze manufacturing data for process improvement and process waste elimination. Have an active presence and participation in both the central office and the local plant environments. Use Lean methodology to reduce waste and improve process efficiency. Develop, standardize, implement, maintain, and govern manufacturing processes across all Rockwell Automation manufacturing plants. Help implement IT security and business productivity plans in the manufacturing plants. Provide design input and execution support for the development and deployment of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and information management systems in the plants. Participate in new product and process design reviews for New Product Introduction (NPI) and Continuation Engineering projects. Participate in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) analyses. Support justification for capital requests. Identify assembly equipment, tooling, and fixture requirements. Participate in the procurement, installation, and validation activities. Collaborate with others from within and outside of the Operations group to achieve common goals. Conduct tasks following applicable health, safety, quality, and environmental regulations (state/federal laws, ISO9001, ISO14000, etc.) and other Rockwell Automation procedures. You will report to the Manufacturing Engineering and Facilities Manager.

The Essentials- What You Will Have

Bachelor's Degree Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Preferred- You May Also Have

Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent Production/Manufacturing/Technology degree or education. Engineering experience within a manufacturing/production environment Experience with Project Management, Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA), Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma tools and methodologies.

What We Offer

Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision Life Insurance 401k Paid Time off Parental and Caregiver Leave Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life. To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles. This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation. #LI-Hybrid #LI-RM1

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at [phone].

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 28,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work.