Manufacturing Engineer II CNC Automation and Programming

Stoughton Trailers, LLC•Stoughton, WI

About The Position

Effectively support the manufacturing process, manufacturing equipment and new product introduction for all plants. This includes the conception and development of solutions for daily interruptions, continuous process improvement and the coordination with cross functional teams for the implementation of various types of equipment including automation equipment and procedures to maximize production performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience
4-7 years industrial experience
Knowledge of and training in PLC, HMI, robotic, and CNC programming
Experience with CNC machining centers, lathes, tooling systems, and machining best practices
Ability to create, modify, and optimize CNC programs using G-code and CAM software
Experience troubleshooting machining processes, tool wear issues, dimensional concerns, and cycle-time improvements
Understanding of Machine tool operations
Machine tool building principles and practices, including OSHA & safety
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Proficient in the use of SolidWorks, DraftSight, and MS Office

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with CNC controls such as Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Siemens, or similar platforms preferred
Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Beijer, and Motoman preferred
Panasonic and ABB desirable

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for plant production by responding to line disruptions and issues in a multi-plant operation
Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflows, space requirements and equipment layouts
Design and build custom equipment, tooling, and fixtures requiring automation through PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and safety systems
Provide PLC, HMI, and robotic programming support for all plants
Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot CNC programs for manufacturing equipment to improve quality, efficiency, and repeatability.
Support CNC machining operations through program development, tooling selection, setup improvements, and process standardization.
Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to identify and implement CNC process improvements that reduce downtime and increase productivity.
Create and maintain CNC programming documentation, setup sheets, and work instructions to support manufacturing operations.
Work with vendors on specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, tooling, or parts
Confer with other manufacturing engineers and product engineering concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods
Manage all projects through planning, development, and implementation
Collaborate with other manufacturing engineers to ensure manufacturing consistency across the corporation
Conduct production time studies as needed
Work and communicate in a team environment
Other duties may be assigned as required by the company