Manufacturing Engineer III

Wacker Neuson Group; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manufacturing Engineer III at Wacker Neuson Group will develop and improve processes across assembly, fabrication, weld, machining, paint and facilities projects to maximize throughput and quality.

You will lead design and process improvement efforts, participate on core teams, perform cost analyses, implement changes, and ensure safe, efficient production while maintaining routing and tool readiness; a strong background in manufacturing engineering is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or similar discipline is required.
• Minimum 5 years manufacturing engineering experience; 7+ years preferred.
• Understanding of production processes and concepts.
• Excellent verbal, written and public speaking skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proficient CAD, Word, Excel and Access.
• U.S. Citizen (Sponsorship will not be provided now or in the future)

Responsibilities

• Designs and improves production areas and processes.
• Participates on core teams, designs new processes, studies costs and layouts, obtains approvals.
• Implements process changes including ECNs, routing, Kanban, and operator training.
• Maintains routing, calibrates equipment and conducts safety reviews.
• Performs time studies and supports ISO actions and OMS updates.
• Resolves manufacturing and safety issues with cross-functional teams.
• Maximizes production efficiency without sacrificing quality.
• Continues professional development and supports special projects in inventory and facilities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Production processes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD

Word

Excel

Access

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer III 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
• 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

Job Description:

The Manufacturing Engineer III 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
• 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 5 year of manufacturing engineering experience is required. Seven (7) 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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