Mechanical Engineer

Waupaca Foundry; Marinette (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Short and long term disability

Life insurance

401(k)

Employer funded retirement plan

Paid vacations/holidays

Wellness program

Fitness membership

EAP

Career development / tuition reimburse

Job summary

Waupaca Foundry is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer-Mechanical to design/modify equipment for productivity, safety, and maintenance in foundry, machining, and automation. You will design 3D models and perform FEA to validate concepts, detailing 2D drawings with GD&T and managing procurement and installation with the team.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering BS and hands-on experience in manufacturing environments, with a focus on safety standards and cross-functional collaboration across

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering, BS degree or equivalent required.
• Experience designing for foundry, machining, and automation processes.
• Ability to perform FEA and hand calculations.
• Strong GD&T and material selection knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope with plant groups and lead design effort.
• Create 3D models to meet productivity and safety goals.
• Perform FEA using ANSYS and perform hand calculations.
• Prepare detailed 2D drawings with GD&T.
• Lead equipment builds and oversee installation with contractors.
• Facilitate transition of equipment to production.

Skills

Problem-solving

Work under pressure

Creativity

Mechanical aptitude

Cross-functional teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering BS

Tools

Microsoft Office

ANSYS

SAP

AutoCAD

Inventor

Vault

Optics

Job description

Why Waupaca Foundry?

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. Cast Your Own Future. More information is available on our website www.waupacafoundry.com.

Manufacturing Engineer-Mechanical

Job Summary

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.)
• Design 3D working model
• 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

Work Environment

• Majority of time spent in manufacturing engineering office. Some additional areas include fabrication shop, machine shop, and foundry.

Benefits

Waupaca Foundry offers competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision.
• Short and long term disability.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employer funded retirement plan.
• Paid vacations/holidays
• Wellness program.
• Fitness membership.
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employer supported career development, including tuition reimbursement.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.