Manufacturing Engineer ll

Milwaukee Tool•West Bend, MT

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer II is responsible for providing production support as well as managing simple to moderate complexity projects. Individuals in this position will provide direct technical support to drive process improvements, cost reduction, and quality enhancement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related experience.
Minimum of three (3) years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of production systems and techniques.
Able to problem solve and use root cause analysis.
Ability to work hands on with the equipment if needed.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of robotic programming and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of PLC programming for troubleshooting automated systems is a plus.
Ability to use statistical process control to define problems and present quick applicable solutions to key stakeholders to implement change.
Familiar with manufacturing quality systems and how to implement corrective actions and 8D's.
Knowledge of one or more of the following manufacturing processes: Assembly, Grinding, Injection Molding, Cold Forming, Forging, CNC Machining (Lathe/HMC), and Automation/PLC Programming
Have basic knowledge in finance to understand concepts of Capital investment, payback, and standard costs.
Possess a high sense of urgency and delivering information in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Support production operations through troubleshooting problems, supporting maintenance, and ensuring equipment is in control.
Work on continuous improvement projects to increase productivity, this includes any skills as related to project management and vendor relationships.
Drive cost reduction through project executions and process improvements.
Give direction and training to technicians on manufacturing equipment.
Prepare equipment/process improvement analysis and cost justifications for necessary capital equipment and other manufacturing expense spending.
Conduct capability and time studies and implement improvement plans.
Ensure the transfer of information to appropriate shift and plant-wide personnel.
Monitor and review budget and forecast and factor into daily decisions.
Participate in Kaizen and project engineering as necessary.
Identify project risks and implement risk reduction plans.