New Product Launch Manager - Machining

Latitude Corp.; Verona (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Climate-controlled facilities

Employee stock ownership plan

401K with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Latitude Corp in Verona, WI is seeking a New Product Launch Manager - Machining to join a 100% employee-owned team. This role focuses on developing and launching new machining products, improving manufacturability, and mentoring shop floor personnel.

The position requires hands-on leadership, lean manufacturing expertise, and strong ability to optimize milling, turning, and Swiss processes. On-site role with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in metal machining with process improvement focus; or 15 years without degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop, define and analyze machining production processes.
• Lead introduction of new products into production and ensure manufacturability.
• Create work instructions and routing for machining operations.
• Identify cost savings and new equipment/tech to improve efficiency.
• Mentor operators on new processes and equipment.

Skills

3-axis CNC turning

Live tooling

4-5 axis milling

Swiss turning LFV

CAD (SolidWorks)

CMM programming

Lean manufacturing

Blueprints & schematics

Problem solving

Leadership & mentorship

Education

BS in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

Job description

• Location 1003 American Way,Verona, WI, 53593,United States
• Employee Type Exempt

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

We are looking for a New Product Launch Manager - Machining to join our 100% EMPLOYEE-OWNED team.

Latitude Corp. offers challenging and rewarding career opportunities in precision metal manufacturing where we make the impossible possible.We embrace problem solvers, creativity and innovation.With clean, climate-controlled facilities, we offer comfortable working environments. Our customers span a variety of industries, including US military and defense.We are proud of the work we do and we believe that our employees are the key to our success. That’s why we’re committed to providing our team with the support, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed.

• Physical - Ability to freely move about the plant floor with or without accommodation to review and analyze workflows.
• Personal Traits - Leadership and good communication skills with ability to interface and communicate effectively with various department personnel and supervisors. Intensity to deliver on customer commitments and continually reduce lead time/project implementation time.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for developing, defining, reviewing, and analyzing Machining production processes. Responsible for the development and introduction of new products into production and ensuring their manufacturability. Responsible for accuracy of work instructions and product flow, as well as technical troubleshooting of new and modified products. Responsible for identifying and evaluating product cost savings options. Responsible for identifying new machining equipment and technologies to improve processes.

• Develop and maintain efficient manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Participate and/or lead the planning of new or revised products and processes launch for the Value Stream.
• Project manage and support the implementation of new equipment and technology for machining to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborate with quality and sales engineering to ensure that products meet quality and safety standards.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot machining issues.
• Mentor and train machining operators on new processes or equipment.
• Apply customers concepts or blueprints to manufacturing methods to determine manufacturing feasibility.
• Create Internal Drawings and Method of Manufacturing for Machining.
• Create and process development jobs to support product manufacturability.
• Oversee first production run ensuring productivity and quality targets are met.
• Review methods of manufacturing, BOMs and routings to ensure that they accurately reflect the process followed on the floor.
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to apply basic principles, theories, and concepts within the mechanical engineering field and general knowledge of other related disciplines
• Demonstrable natural curiosity and critical thinking
• Ability to design and apply lean manufacturing concepts
• Ability to understand and explain processes, schematics, blueprints and/or technical manuals
• Demonstrated skill in solving highly technical problems on complex, tight tolerance parts
• Experience with:
• 3 axis and live tooling CNC Turning
• 3, 4, and 5 axis Vertical and Horizontal Milling
• Swiss Turning equipped with a LFV option, high pressure coolant and programmable in the B-axis.
• Boring, broaching, and other machine operations
• Metrology and various measurement techniques
• Master Cam and CMM programming a plus
• Proficient in using computer-aided design (CAD) software, solid works preferred
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong accuracy with attention to detail

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineer or related field with at least 3 years’ experience working in metal machining environment, or 15 years machining experience in a broad array of equipment focused on process improvement, in lieu of degree.

Why Should You Choose Latitude Corp?

• We are a rapidly growing employee-owned manufacturing company
• Training Available
• Weekly Pay
• Clean and Climate Controlled Work Environment
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability
• Work on products that support the US Military and National Defense
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401K Plan with 4% Company Match

Latitude Corp is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.