Millroom Process Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Marinette, Wisconsin, is seeking an experienced professional to optimize millroom operations, enhance safety protocols, and lead improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a four-year degree in manufacturing or industrial engineering, or a relevant associates degree with substantial manufacturing experience. Proficiency in problem-solving tools and software like AutoCAD and SAP is essential. The company values teamwork, communication skills, and a positive attitude, offering a rewarding career in a culture committed to innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations preferred.
• Proficient in problem-solving tools such as FMEA, Poka Yoke, and 5 Whys.
• Must possess common sense, good judgment, and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of performance and safety during millroom operations.
• Lead projects to optimize millroom processes and labor efficiency.
• Support training processes and procedures improvements.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Policy adherence

Effective oral and written communication skills

Proficient in Excel

Proficient in Word

Proficient in PowerPoint

Education

Four-year degree in manufacturing or industrial engineering

Relevant associates degree and experience in manufacturing operations

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

AS400

Indusoft

Job description

Overview

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 3,000 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.

• In accordance with company goals, must adhere to high standards of performance and safety while communicating and assisting in reinforcing that safety is the #1 company objective.
• Attend Daily Communication Meeting, Waupaca Way Level 2 & 3 meetings, Continuous Improvement Meetings, Monthly Safety Meetings etc. as they relate to the millroom and your activities.
• Establish and maintain standard work for all millroom processes.
• Utilize problem solving tools such as flow diagrams, FMEA’s, control plans, 5 Why, six sigma, etc to recognize potential failures and determine root cause of existing issues impacting safety, efficiency, and productivity.
• Review current production schedules and daily downtime to track problematic jobs, equipment, or processes and review at the spot for verification and troubleshooting.
• Involvement in manufacturing project design, build and implementation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with millroom leadership, millroom associates, and all support groups to gain the confirmation and support necessary for success in the following responsibilities:
• Identify, develop, and lead projects to optimize millroom processes (trimming, no grind, robotic grinding, etc).
• Identify, develop, and lead projects to balance and optimize labor efficiency.
• Identify, develop, and lead projects to automate and improve inspection & part testing.
• Develop and assist in developing procedures and policies to improve production systems.
• Support the Department Training Group in the installation of improved training processes, procedures and methods.
• 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.

Education / Experience Requirements

• A four-year degree in manufacturing or industrial engineering and minimum 5 years of experience is preferred but not required. Consideration will be given to applicants with a relevant associates degree and experience in manufacturing operations with a proven track record of operations improvement.
• Root cause analysis / problem solving training including understanding and the ability to utilize problem-solving tools and mistake/error proofing tools such as FMEA, Poka Yoke, Defect Analysis, 5 Whys, Red “X”, etc.
• Understanding basic costs, methods, and standards utilized in manufacturing operations.
• Must possess the following traits:
  • Common sense and good judgment.
  • Ability to work alone or with a team.
  • Good time management.
  • Positive attitude.
  • Fair, ethical, and respectful of others.
  • Willingness to go to the spot.
  • Must acquire knowledge and exposure to all millroom operations.
  • Must acquire knowledge of safety policies/procedures for the department.
  • Must acquire knowledge of existing systems including but not limited to SAP, AS400, Indusoft, and (PSP) Process Settings Portal.
  • A working knowledge of the ISO/TS standards as necessary.

Qualifications / Skills

• Must be proficient in the use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Proficiency in AutoCAD preferred.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and terminology preferred.
• Must possess and demonstrate:
  • Conflict resolution
  • Teamwork
  • Policy adherence
  • Respect workforce
  • Positive attitude
  • Motivation
  • Dependability
  • Fair and ethical treatment of employees
  • Must possess and demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
  • Needs to be able to conduct team meetings, classroom training and give short presentations

Travel Requirements

• Need to be shift mobile along with ability to travel to other plants if needed or requested.

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.

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