Manufacturing Enigneer

KLA Industries; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3% 401K employer match

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

6.5% bonus program

Work/Life Balance

Culture of continuous improvement

Business casual workplace

Job summary

KLA Industries, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer focused on sheet metal fabrication and structural steel components used in agricultural equipment. You will develop and optimize processes, design fixtures, and lead lean initiatives to reduce cycle times and defects.

The role includes CNC/plasma/laser tooling and collaboration with product engineering on manufacturability. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of sheet metal fabrication experience and strong CAD skills, with a BS in

Qualifications

• BS in Agricultural/Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years’ experience with sheet metal fabrication, profiling and bending equipment (lasers, brake presses, shears and saws).
• Good 3D CAD skills, preferably Creo.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and optimize fabrication processes for structural steel and sheet metal components used in agricultural equipment.
• Design and improve jigs, fixtures, and tooling for plasma/laser cutting, bending, forming, and welding to ensure repeatability and safety.
• Drive continuous improvement using lean tools to reduce cycle time, scrap, and rework in fabrication operations.
• Collaborate with product engineering on design for manufacturability, particularly for fabricated parts.
• Program or support programming of CNC plasma/laser cutters, press brakes, and robotic welding cells.
• Conduct time studies, capacity analyses, and workflow assessments to support production planning and equipment utilization.
• Support the implementation of capital equipment projects, including machine selection, layout, and installation.
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions related to fabrication quality or equipment issues.

Skills

3D CAD

Lean manufacturing

Time studies

Education

BS in Agricultural/Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Creo

Job description

Our client is a 198-year-old manufacturer of agricultural equipment, and they are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who will focus their activities on sheet metal fabrication. You will be responsible for the development, optimization, and sustainability of metal fabrication processes, including cutting, forming, and welding, to ensure efficient and high-quality production of agricultural equipment. This role is responsible for driving improvements in fabrication throughput, quality, and tooling design. You will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

Company – A major player in the agricultural equipment industry

• A growing $1.3 Billion multinational organization with over 5,000 employees.
• This location has several hundred team members
• Production orders booked out for a year.
• Dynamic CEO who was promoted from within to lead the organization to new heights.
• Outstanding culture focused on safety and the growth of the individual.

Benefits and Features – They truly VALUE and APPRECIATE their employees!

• EXCELLENT Benefits and Compensation Plan –3% Employer match on 401K, Health, Vision, Dental, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance and more
• Reliable 6.5% bonus program!
• Work/Life Balance – when you take a vacation, you get to take a REAL vacation and not a working vacation where you are tethered to your laptop and email. Your team has your back!
• Culture of continuous improvement where team members have a voice and good ideas are appreciated by all levels of the organization.
• It is a business casual workplace.

What you will be doing:

· Develop, document, and optimize fabrication processes for structural steel and sheet metal components used in agricultural equipment (spreaders, mowers, mergers, etc.).

· Design and improve jigs, fixtures, and tooling to ensure consistency, repeatability, and ergonomic safety in plasma/laser cutting, bending, forming, and welding.

· Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean tools to reduce cycle time, scrap, and rework in fabrication operations.

· Collaborate with product engineering on design for manufacturability (DFM), particularly for fabricated parts.

· Program or support programming of CNC plasma/laser cutters, press brakes, and repeatable parts for robotic welding cells.

· Conduct time studies, capacity analyses, and workflow assessments to support production planning and equipment utilization.

· Support the implementation of capital equipment projects, including machine selection, layout, and installation.

· Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions related to fabrication quality or equipment issues.

What they are looking for:

• BS in Agricultural, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years’ experience with sheet metal fabrication including work with profiling and bending equipment (lasers, brake presses, shears and saws).
• Good 3D CAD skills, preferably Creo