Mechanical Engineer

Waupaca Foundry, Inc.; Marinette (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short and long term disability

Life insurance

401(k)

Employer funded retirement plan

Paid vacations/holidays

Wellness program

Fitness membership

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and modify equipment aimed at improving productivity and safety in their operations. This role involves defining project scopes, collaborating with various teams, and leading the installation of new machinery.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, and skills in problem-solving, creativity, and effective communication are essential. Join a culture of innovation at Waupaca Foundry!

Responsibilities

• Define scope of project, working with all plant groups.
• Complete necessary FEA through Ansys and hand calculations.
• Detail 2D drawings, understanding material selection and GD&T.
• Lead the build of equipment and installation.
• Design/modify existing equipment for safety standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Ability to work under pressure

Creativity

Ability to learn how equipment functions

Determination to solve complex problems

Ability to network and work in teams

Verbal and written communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Ansys

SAP

Autodesk (AutoCAD, Inventor, & Vault)

Job description

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 4,400 people company-wide. Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation. Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.

You will be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.

Design/modify equipment to improve productivity, safety, and ease of maintenance in foundry, machining, and automation applications.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Define scope of project, working with all plant groups (production, maintenance, safety, quality, etc.)
• Complete necessary FEA through Ansys and hand calculations to prove concept of design
• Detail 2D drawings, understanding material selection and GD&T
• Hydraulic and pneumatic design, schematics, and bills of materials
• Order all components, working with purchasing department
• Lead build of equipment
• Organize installation of equipment, through development of scope of work, and leadership of contractor and WF installation crews
• Follow-up with plants to transition equipment to full production
• Design/modify existing equipment
• Design of robot cells, following all WF/OSHA safety standards and guidelines

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.

Preferred Education/Experience Requirements

Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provide job shadows for high school/college aged students
• Lead summer interns or co-op students
• Lead installation crews, often serving as a direct supervisor, responsible for all safety and administrative duties (Hot Work Permits, Pre-job Meetings, Critical Lift Permits, New Equipment Buy-offs, Risk-ranking, etc.)

Qualifications/Skills

• Problem-solving
• Ability to work under pressure
• Creativity
• Ability to learn the functionality of a piece of equipment, mechanically inclined
• Determination to do whatever it takes to solve complex problems
• Ability to network and perform in cross-functioning teams of employees, from differing plants and departments
• Verbal and written communication

Equipment Used

• Microsoft Office, Ansys, SAP, Autodesk (AutoCAD, Inventor, & Vault), Optics
• Majority of time spent in manufacturing engineering office. Some additional areas include fabrication shop, machine shop, and foundry.

Benefits

• Short and long term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Employer funded retirement plan
• Paid vacations/holidays
• Wellness programFitness membership
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.