Manufacturing Engineer ll

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust health, dental and vision plans

Generous 401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool in Wisconsin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to provide production support, lead simple to moderate projects, and drive process improvements. You will work directly with operations to reduce cost, improve quality, and enhance manufacturing efficiency.

The role requires hands-on engagement with equipment, knowledge of robotic and PLC programming, and experience with Kaizen, 8D investigations, and capital investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum of three years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of production systems and techniques.
• Ability to problem solve and use root cause analysis.
• Hands-on with equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide production support and manage simple to moderate complexity projects.
• Drive process improvements, cost reduction, and quality enhancements.
• Troubleshoot production issues and support maintenance to keep equipment in control.
• Lead kaizen activities and participate in project engineering as needed.
• Transfer information to shift and plant-wide personnel and monitor budget.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Project management

Vendor relationships

Cost reduction

Statistical process control

Root cause analysis

Kaizen

Capital investment

Risk management

Training technicians

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering

Tools

Robotic programming

PLC programming

CNC Machining

Job description

INNOVATE without boundaries!

At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide....

Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

Your Role on Our Team:

The Manufacturing Engineer II is responsible for providing production support as well as managing simple to moderate complexity projects. Individuals in this position will provide direct technical support to drive process improvements, cost reduction, and quality enhancement.

You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• Support production operations through troubleshooting problems, supporting maintenance, and ensuring equipment is in control.

• Work on continuous improvement projects to increase productivity, this includes any skills as related to project management and vendor relationships.

• Drive cost reduction through project executions and process improvements.

• Knowledge of robotic programming and troubleshooting.

• Knowledge of PLC programming for troubleshooting automated systems is a plus.

• Ability to use statistical process control to define problems and present quick applicable solutions to key stakeholders to implement change.

• Give direction and training to technicians on manufacturing equipment.

• Familiar with manufacturing quality systems and how to implement corrective actions and 8D's.

• Knowledge of one or more of the following manufacturing processes: Assembly, Grinding, Injection Molding, Cold Forming, Forging, CNC Machining (Lathe/HMC), and Automation/PLC Programming

• Prepare equipment/process improvement analysis and cost justifications for necessary capital equipment and other manufacturing expense spending.

• Conduct capability and time studies and implement improvement plans.

• Ensure the transfer of information to appropriate shift and plant-wide personnel.

• Monitor and review budget and forecast and factor into daily decisions.

• Participate in Kaizen and project engineering as necessary.

• Have basic knowledge in finance to understand concepts of Capital investment, payback, and standard costs.

• Identify project risks and implement risk reduction plans.

• Possess a high sense of urgency and delivering information in a timely manner.

The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related experience.

• Minimum of three (3) years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of production systems and techniques.

• Ability to problem solve and use root cause analysis.

• Ability to work hands on with the equipment if needed.

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans

• Generous 401 (K) savings plan

• Education assistance

• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.