Manufacturing Engineer II: Tooling & Process Optimization

Stoughton Trailers; Town of Union (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoughton Trailers in Wisconsin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical support for plant production, analyze workflows, and design tooling and fixtures to improve efficiency. You will collaborate with project engineers and suppliers to ensure optimal tooling and production methods.

The role requires 4–7 years of industrial experience, proficiency with SolidWorks, DraftSight, and MS Office, and knowledge of machine tools and OSHA safety practices.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years industrial experience.
• Knowledge of computers and/or PLC's.
• In-depth knowledge of Co-Create CAD products.
• Understanding of Machine tool operations.
• Machine tool building principles and practices, including OSHA & safety.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Proficient in the use of SolidWorks, DraftSight, and MS Office

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for plant production by responding to line disruptions and issues.
• Improve manufacturing efficiently by analyzing and planning workflows, space requirements and equipment layouts.
• Design and build custom tooling and fixtures.
• Confer with Manufacturing Project engineers and Product engineering concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Work with vendors on specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, tooling or parts.
• Manage all projects through planning, development, and implementation.
• Collaborate with other Manufacturing Engineers to ensure manufacturing consistency across the corporation.
• Use 3D CAD when needed for tooling development.
• Use 2D CAD when needed for plant layout adjustments.
• Conduct production time studies as needed.
• Work and communicate in a team environment.
• Other duties may be assigned as required by the Company.

Skills

Industrial experience

PLC knowledge

SolidWorks

DraftSight

MS Office

Machine tool operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Co-Create CAD products

Job description

Stoughton Trailers in Wisconsin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical support for plant production, analyze workflows, and design tooling and fixtures to improve efficiency. You will collaborate with project engineers and suppliers to ensure optimal tooling and production methods.

The role requires 4–7 years of industrial experience, proficiency with SolidWorks, DraftSight, and MS Office, and knowledge of machine tools and OSHA safety practices.