Process Engineer

5 Star Recruitment; Ripon (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced engineer specializing in metal stamping. The candidate will examine and improve equipment and processes, develop stamping procedures, and troubleshoot production issues. A Bachelor's degree in engineering with at least 2 years of relevant experience in a metal stamping shop is required, alongside proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD, Pro E, or Solid Works. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about continuous improvement in an engineering role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in metal stamping shop.
• CAD experience required (AutoCAD, Pro E, Solid Works).
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or 5 years equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Examine equipment and processes to suggest improvements.
• Develop and troubleshoot stamping processes.
• Assist in design, installation, and debugging of tooling.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Engineering principles application

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Pro E

Solid Works

Job description

• Examines equipment, processes, operations, and assembly procedures to determine time or quality revisions and suggests improvements.
• Improve overall processes and related issues including process development
• Problem solving and program management
• Develop and troubleshoot stamping processes
• Specify forming and stamping equipment
• Provide engineering resources for other departments as required
• Follow quality systems procedures as required
• Design and develop department tooling, fixtures and work aides.
• Investigate and analyze tooling, processing, assembly and sequencing issues
• Initiate corrective actions to include the modification of plant tooling and machine programming
• Participate in problem resolution teams
• Develop specifications and analyze supplier quotations for purchase of new production equipment up to and including entire manufacturing lines
• Carry out changes or monitor operations standards. Evaluate vendor proposals for new equipment purchases.
• Assist in design, installation, and debug of tooling and capital equipment
• Daily troubleshooting of assembly and press shop problems to support production
• Identify & optimize current and new manufacturing processes using continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in metal stamping shop
• CAD experience required. i.e.: AutoCAD, Pro E, Solid Works
• Knowledge of design applications- stamping
• Knowledge of equipment and systems appropriate to related discipline
• Knowledge of engineering principles and procedures
• Journeyman Tool and Die experience a plus

Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in applying engineering principles and procedures
• Ability to effectively communicate
• The desire to strive for both personal and operational excellence through a never-ending drive for continuous improvement
• Committed to achieving world-class performance standards

Education:

• Bachelors degree in engineering with min 2yrs related experience OR 5 years of equivalent experience with demonstrated knowledge in the field
• Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education approved by Human Resources

Physical Requirements:

• Position involves sitting long periods, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, bending and minimal lifting

MUST HAVE

• Bachelors degree in engineering with min 2yrs related experience OR 5 years of equivalent experience with demonstrated knowledge in the field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in metal stamping shop.
• CAD experience required. i.e.: AutoCAD, Pro E, Solid Works
• Metal forming Experience
• Working knowledge of design applications- stamping
• Working knowledge of equipment and systems appropriate to related discipline

NICE TO HAVE:

• Knowledge of engineering principles and procedures
• Journeyman Tool and Die experience a plus