Manufacturing Engineer - Machining

Latitude Corporation; Verona (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Employee stock ownership plan

Growth opportunities

Climate-controlled shop

Job summary

Latitude Corp. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Machining to join our 100% employee-owned team.

You will develop and optimize machining production processes, define PFMEA's, and ensure manufacturability of new products entering production. The role requires hands-on leadership, experience with CNC turning and milling, and the ability to mentor operators while applying lean concepts to improve throughput and yield.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related field; 3+ years in metal machining environment, or 20 years in machining process improvement.
• Experience with lean manufacturing concepts and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and train machining operators and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, define, review, and analyze machining production processes.
• Identify process improvements to streamline workflows and increase efficiency.
• Create and maintain machining control plans and PFMEAs.
• Support new product introductions and ensure manufacturability.
• Mentor operators and collaborate with quality and sales engineering.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

CNC turning

CNC milling

Mentoring operators

Process improvement

Problem solving

CAD software

Leadership & communication

PFMEA

Education

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

CAD software

Job description

Latitude Corp

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer - Machining to join our 100% EMPLOYEE-OWNED team.

Latitude Corp. offers challenging and rewarding career opportunities in precision metal manufacturing where we make the impossible possible. We embrace problem solvers, creativity and innovation. With clean, climate-controlled facilities, we offer comfortable working environments. Our customers span a variety of industries, including US military and defense. We are proud of the work we do and we believe that our employees are the key to our success. That's why we're committed to providing our team with the support, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Physical - Ability to freely move about the plant floor with or without accommodation to review and analyze workflows.
• Working Hours - full-time employment
• Personal Traits - Leadership and good communication skills with ability to interface and communicate effectively with various department personnel and supervisors.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for developing, defining, reviewing, and analyzing Machining production processes. Responsible for identifying machining process and related work flow improvements that will streamline processes and make them more efficient. Responsible for generating and updating Machining control plans and PFMEA's. Responsible for the development and introduction of new products into production and ensuring their manufacturability. Responsible for accuracy of work instructions and product flow, as well as technical troubleshooting of new and modified products. Responsible for working within the Value Stream to ensure the most efficient methods are used to machine products and ensuring adequate tools are available when new products are launched. Responsible for identifying and evaluating product cost savings options. Responsible for identifying new machining equipment and technologies to improve processes.

• Develop and maintain efficient manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Participate and/or lead the planning of new or revised products and processes launch for the Value Stream.
• Participate in Contract Review of new products for the Value Stream.
• Project manage and support the implementation of new equipment and technology for machining to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborate with quality and sales engineering to ensure that products meet quality and safety standards.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing Concepts to the machining area.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot machining issues.
• Evaluate and make recommendations for cost savings and process improvements to increase efficiency, throughput and yield in machining.
• Mentor and train machining operators on new processes or equipment.
• Apply customers concepts or blueprints to manufacturing methods to determine manufacturing feasibility.
• Create Internal Drawings and Method of Manufacturing for Machining.
• Create control plans and PFEMAs.
• Assess operational requirements, plan and organize work flow patterns in machining.
• Create development and process prove-in (Green) jobs to support product manufacturability.
• Oversee first production run ensuring productivity and quality targets are met.
• Review methods of manufacturing, BOMs and routings to ensure that they accurately reflect the process followed on the floor.
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to apply basic principles, theories, and concepts within the mechanical engineering field and general knowledge of other related disciplines
• Demonstrable natural curiosity and critical thinking
• Ability to design and apply lean manufacturing concepts
• Ability to understand and explain processes, schematics, blueprints and/or technical manuals
• Demonstrated skill in solving highly technical problems
• Experience with:
• 3 axis and live tooling CNC Turning
• 3, 4, and 5 axis Vertical and Horizontal Milling
• Swiss Turning equipped with a LFV option, high pressure coolant and programmable in the B-axis.
• Boring
• Broaching
• Proficient in using computer-aided design (CAD) software
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong accuracy with attention to detail

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineer or related field with at least 3 years' experience working in metal machining environment, or 20 years machining experience in a broad array of equipment focused on process improvement, in lieu of degree.

Why Should You Choose Latitude Corp?

• * We are a rapidly growing employee-owned manufacturing company
• * Growth Opportunities
• * Training Available
• * Weekly Pay
• * Clean and Climate Controlled Work Environment
• * Company Paid Life Insurance
• * Company Paid Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability
• * Work on products that support the US Military and National Defense
• * Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• * 401K Plan with 4% Company Match

Latitude Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.