Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly

Alto-Shaam • Menomonee Falls, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The ideal candidate for a Manufacturing Engineer would be able to evaluate and recommend digital transformation tools and technologies (data platforms, visualization tools, IIoT/sensor connectivity) needed to expand the virtual shop floor capability including visual dashboards and insight reports covering Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQSC) metrics. This role performs research, design, and continual development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and workmanship standards with data on cycle/takt-time and labor standards. The engineer will design, develop, and test various tools, fixtures, and equipment recommended for manufacturing methods, and create and maintain detailed work instructions to ensure standardized manufacturing processes. This position identifies root cause and leads corrective action execution to improve quality and reduce scrap. The role improves manufacturing efficiencies by championing continuous improvement projects and initiatives with a Lean Manufacturing mindset using a Kaizen approach, Gemba, and 6S practices. The Manufacturing Engineer collaborates with Management, Engineering, Quality, Production Control, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, capacities, and production schedules to facilitate efficient processing. They provide technical support to operations and relevant feedback to the Design team with a continuous improvement and Design for Manufacturability focus. The role continually supports continuous improvement initiatives and established lean manufacturing systems, and provides training to production employees on procedures and workmanship standards. The engineer understands and leads initiatives to instill safety and regulatory/standards compliance. Responsibilities include ensuring quality, minimizing total cost of ownership, sustaining production, and mitigating financial risk. As assigned, the role focuses on product cost reduction activities in support of and defined by yearly cost metrics and targets.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated mechanical/electrical skills and working knowledge of industrial engineering tools.
• Proficiency in reading engineering drawings, tolerances, schematics, BOMs, routings, and engineering tools.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar and MS-Office (Word/Excel)
• Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and systematic problem solving.
• Understanding of Lean concepts and use of Lean tools
• Strong initiative and high energy with excellent communication and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred 3-5 years of engineering experience in the sheet metal fabrication industry.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and recommend digital transformation tools and technologies (data platforms, visualization tools, IIoT/sensor connectivity) needed to expand the virtual shop floor capability including visual dashboards and insight reports covering Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQSC) metrics.
• Performs research, design, and continual development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and workmanship standards with data on cycle/takt-time and labor standards.
• Designs, develops, and tests various tools, fixtures, and equipment recommended for manufacturing methods.
• Creates and maintains detailed work instructions to ensure standardized manufacturing processes.
• Identifies root cause and leads corrective action execution to improve quality and reduce scrap.
• Improves manufacturing efficiencies by championing continuous improvement projects and initiatives with a Lean Manufacturing mindset using a Kaizen approach, Gemba, and 6S practices.
• Collaborates with Management, Engineering, Quality, Production Control, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, capacities, and production schedules to facilitate efficient processing.
• Provides technical support to operations and provides relevant feedback to the Design team with a continuous improvement and Design for Manufacturability focus.
• Continually supports continuous improvement initiatives and established lean manufacturing systems.
• Provides training to production employees on procedures and workmanship standards.
• Understands and leads initiatives to instill safety and regulatory/standards compliance.
• Responsible for ensuring quality, minimizing total cost of ownership, sustaining production, and mitigating financial risk.
• As assigned, focus on product cost reduction activities in support of and defined by yearly cost metrics and targets.

Benefits

• Earn an annual bonus on your gross income, which has averaged 15% over the past five years
• Low to NO COST premiums for full coverage healthcare with wellness participation
• 11 paid holidays
• Generous earned PTO
• Advancement opportunities to grow through our career ladders program
• Tuition assistance to pursue a degree or certification
• Fitness reimbursement for gym memberships, classes, or training sessions
• Biannual performance reviews with yearly merit increases
• Annual free lunch with the company president to celebrate your work anniversary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level