Manufacturing Engineer I

Wacker Neuson Group; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wacker Neuson Group in Menomonee Falls, WI, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer I to develop and improve factory processes across assembly, fabrication, weld, machining, paint, or facilities projects. This role focuses on maintaining production capability, improving quality, reducing cost, enhancing safety and maximizing throughput.

Key duties include designing and implementing production improvements, conducting time studies, training operators, maintaining routing, calibrating equipment and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or similar discipline required.
• Minimum of 1 year manufacturing engineering experience required; 3 years preferred.
• Understanding of production processes and concepts.
• Excellent verbal, written and public speaking skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills including CAD, Word, Excel and Access.
• U.S. Citizen (Sponsorship will not be provided now or in the future).

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements new production processes and improvements.
• Maintains production capability, quality, safety and throughput.
• Participates on core teams, researches best practices and justifies changes.
• Performs time studies and trains operators.
• Maintains routing and calibrates equipment.
• Performs safety reviews and documents processes.
• Resolves manufacturing and safety issues with specialists as needed.
• Works on special projects related to inventory, facilities and logistics.

Skills

Production processes understanding

Analytical and problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Process improvement mindset

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer’s primary role is to develop and improve processes within the factory. The areas of focus may include: assembly, fabrication, weld, machining, paint or facility projects. This position maintains production capability, improves quality, reduces cost, improves safety and maximizes throughput.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Design and Process Improvement:

• Develops new and improves existing production areas.
• Participates on core teams, designs new processes, researches best practices, involves shop personnel, performs cost analysis/justification, drawing layouts and obtains approvals.
• Implements process changes which include: Engineering Change Notices, Tooling Requirements, Routing Creation, Deviations, Tool Work Orders, Kanban Implementation, Time Studies and Training Operators

Manufacturing Engineer I

Job Description:

The Manufacturing Engineer’s primary role is to develop and improve processes within the factory. The areas of focus may include: assembly, fabrication, weld, machining, paint or facility projects. This position maintains production capability, improves quality, reduces cost, improves safety and maximizes throughput.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Design and Process Improvement:

• Develops new and improves existing production areas.
• Participates on core teams, designs new processes, researches best practices, involves shop personnel, performs cost analysis/justification, drawing layouts and obtains approvals.
• Implements process changes which include: Engineering Change Notices, Tooling Requirements, Routing Creation, Deviations, Tool Work Orders, Kanban Implementation, Time Studies and Training Operators

Maintenance and Documentation:

• Processes tool replacements.
• Maintains routing.
• Calibrates equipment.
• Performs safety reviews.
• Trains machine operators.
• Performs time study audits.

ISO Functions:

• Performs OMS updates.
• Processes audit requests.
• Implements corrective actions.

Problem Analysis:

• Resolves manufacturing and safety issues.
• Contacts specialists as needed to resolve issues.
• Documents the processes outside of normal operation.

Production Maximization:

• Implements the most efficient use of current tooling and personnel to maximize production without reducing quality.

Self-Development:

• Maintains the engineering and industry knowledge through on going training.

Special Projects:

• Assists in special projects related to inventory, facilities and logistics.

Required Skills:

Additional years of experience or education may be substituted for each other as determined by Human Resources.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or similar discipline is required.
• A minimum of 1 year of manufacturing engineering experience is required. Three (3) years is preferred.
• Understanding of production processes and concepts.
• Excellent verbal, written and public speaking skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills including CAD, Word, Excel and Access.
• U.S. Citizen (Sponsorship will not be provided now or in the future).

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