Weld Manufacturing Engineer

Manitou Bf; Alabama; On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k matching

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer program

Wellness activities

Employee and family activities

Job summary

Manitou Group seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to plan, direct and coordinate manufacturing processes at the Madison, South Dakota plant. You will develop methods, establish materials and routings, and build fixtures to enable efficient production and cost control.

The role requires 1–2 years in fabrication/welding, a BS in Engineering or Manufacturing, and strong CAD/data analysis skills. Competitive salary, benefits and a performance bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing required.
• 1–2 years of fabrication and welding experience preferred.
• Excellent time management, mechanical aptitude and data analysis skills.
• Proficient with CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate manufacturing processes and projects.
• Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods.
• Establish bills of material, routings and work centers.
• Create instructions for new products to be manufactured.
• Process ECOs and implement changes to production methods.
• Study time and motion to improve efficiencies and costs.
• Consult with customers and staff on design and tooling.
• Estimate production times, staffing and related costs.
• Coordinate with management on capacity and schedules.

Skills

Time management

CAD

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

BS Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. Based on a “One United Team” focus, we internationally cultivate our purpose-driven and agile work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we cultivate, build and elevate our more than 6000 employees and their diversity across more than 30 countries we operate in. There are 6 main plants with locations in France, the USA, India, Italy and more than 30 subsidiaries all around the world.

Are you looking for a new opportunity? Join us to be part of our continuous success.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will help plan, direct and coordinate manufacturing processes and projects in the plant; respond to manufacturing issues and concerns to ensure products are produced to specifications and according to manufacturing schedules while ensuring efficient use of resources. Manufacturing Engineer reports to Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

You will help develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods.

Determines the processes, identifies the materials and supplies to be used, and designs and builds appropriate fixtures necessary for efficient and cost effective manufacturing.

Establish bills of material, manufacturing routings, machine burdens, and new work centers.

Creates instructions for new products to be manufactured.

Process internal engineering change orders (ECOs), processes and incorporates the changes, and ensures changes become effective.

Study and record time, motion, methods and speed involved in performance of production and other worker operations to establish standard production rates and to improve efficiencies. Institute changes in the production processes and/or recommends adjustments to product pricing.

Perform engineering activities in compliance with established company and manufacturing standards, engineering principles, customer requirements, and related specifications.

Confer with customers and engineering staff concerning product design and tooling to insure efficient production methods.

Confer with vendors to determine part specifications and recommend the purchase of equipment and materials used in manufacturing and production.

Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs for management decisions.

Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes. Other duties may be assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

One to two years of experience in fabrication and welding of construction and agricultural equipment is preferred.

EXPERTISE:

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Proficient with computer-aided drafting (CAD) software.

Excellent mechanical aptitude, communication and computer skills are required. Must be able to gather, manipulate and analyze data.

EDUCATION:

BS Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS:

This position will interact with all departments, other sites and suppliers.

What does MANITOU Group offer?

• Base Salary Range between $70,000 – $105,000 per year, plus a potential annual bonus based on performance metrics
  • *Actual pay determined by experience level, skills, qualifications & work location
• This position is located onsite in Madison, South Dakota
• In addition to an inclusive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program including Medical/Dental/Vision, a matching 401k, tuition reimbursement, volunteer program, wellness activities, employee and family activities throughout the year and so much more!
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
• Manitou Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status or disability status