Manufacturing Production Process Engineer

Waukesha Bearings Corporation; Town of Antigo (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Dover Precision Components, a Dover Corporation division, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in our Antigo, WI facility. The role focuses on machining processes, process improvement, and cost estimation to support high‑volume, precision manufacturing for energy and industrial markets.

Responsibilities include developing routings from prints, modifying customer drawings for shop floor use, and collaborating with Production and Design to drive cost reductions while maintaining quality.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Engineering with 5–7 years machining experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret drawings, specifications, and procedures.
• Strong mathematical skills and understanding of unit conversions and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Develop and edit routings against internal and external prints to standard work.
• Modify customer prints for shop floor use (metric to imperial, remove unnecessary views).
• Perform cost estimating for new or pending orders.
• Collaborate with Production Manager to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Suggest engineering changes to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Coordinate implementation of approved changes and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Machining knowledge

Process improvement

Mathematical proficiency

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Cost estimation

Job description

DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS: Dover Precision Components ‘DPC’ (‘the Company’) is part of Dover Corporation’s (‘the Parent Company’) Pumps and Process solutions segment. DPC holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently. WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS Dover Precision Components delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions, and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China. BUILDING POTENTIAL. SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE. BOOSTING FUTURES. We are diligent in recognizing our employees’ needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are. We are Dover Precision Components, #LifeAtDPC

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safety – Eliminate hazards through sound engineering practices.
• Using current design standards and processes, develops component part drawings from form, fit and function assembly drawings.
• Applies knowledge of composition and machinability of ferrous and non-ferrous materials with knowledge of machines, tooling and capabilities to develop standardized processes.
• Create and editing of routings against both internal and external customer prints, to agreed standard work and best practices.
• Modify customer prints to enable use on the shop floor (e.g. Metric to imperial units, removing non-r d views/sections, etc.).
• Performs cost estimating functions as needed on new or pending orders.
• Submit quotes to Sales personnel including; material identification, obtaining material quotes from purchasing and the completion of cost estimate spread sheets.
• In conjunction with the Production Manager and shop personnel, responsible for cell level Continuous Improvement Initiatives to continuously improve and standardize current processes.
• Develop and implement improved processes and incorporates into designs.
• Investigates and troubleshoots process problems as they occur and takes necessary corrective actions.
• Confers with Design Engineering to assure designs fit the best manufacturing processes.
• Request engineering changes to reduce costs, improve quality or decrease manufacturing times.
• Coordinates implementation of approved changes.
• Operate computer aided design equipment to design and develop tooling and fixtures.
• Advise Production manager of engineering problems or concerns.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering Manager to assure compliance with company standards.
• Confer with other manufacturing engineers to share knowledge and corrective actions to enhance/improve overall company quality and profitability.
• Capital machinery investment justification.
• Liaise with tool crib and/or CNC Programmer regarding required tooling, identify needs and submit requisitions for approval.
• Quality; Implement standard setup processes, eliminate need for special tooling, utilize existing machine technology where feasible, conduct pre-launch review of all new jobs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years machining experience in manufacturing engineering functions to include processes and process improvement.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determinations of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Our Antigo facility is under ITAR/UNNPI regulations, must be a US Citizen. This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.