Manufacturing Engineer Tech

External•Lennox, SD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Wilson Trailer Company, an industry leader in the design, manufacture, sales, and repair of agricultural trailers, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician based out of our plant in Lennox, South Dakota. We welcome recent graduates with Engineering degrees or those with a few years of experience. Join our team and be a part of our rich history and gain incredible experience! Enjoy a 4-day work week, competitive salary, and excellent benefits, apply today! The Manufacturing Engineer Technician is a liaison between product engineering and manufacturing departments. The primary functions of this position will be to create the CNC programs used in manufacturing and to train employees on operating procedures for each machine. This Manufacturing Engineer Tech will also assist manufacturing employees in interpreting product engineering’s technical drawings to accurately fabricate and assemble the intended part, subassembly, and/or completed trailer.

Requirements

Eighteen years of age minimum.
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate clearly and concisely using the English language.
Able to wear hardhat, eye, and ear protection & safety toe boots.

Nice To Haves

Engineering degree
Prior manufacturing and/or engineering experience with CNC machines and software.
Associate degree a plus.
Competent computer skills.
Proficient with computers, CAD, CAM/Nesting, and basic office software.
Grasp of product line knowledge.
Desire & willingness to learn and acquire new technology.

Responsibilities

Creates CNC programs using CAM/Nesting software.
Trains new employees on how to properly operate CNC machines and programs.
Creates spreadsheets for CNC machinery.
Assists manufacturing engineering as needed including creating technical drawings for jigs, fixtures, and plant layouts. Trains operators on use of new jigs and equipment as needed.
Communicates issues related to technical drawings back to the product engineering department.
Provides technical support to manufacturing employees by interpreting technical drawings, training operators on new parts and assemblies, answering questions related to assembly, or fabrication of trailer parts and assemblies.
Troubleshoots manufacturing quality problems to determine the root cause of problems.
Creates technical drawings with CAD software.
Improves processes and conditions to create an efficient and productive work environment.
Must understand the Engineering systems, for retrieval, filing and revising of drawings and Bills of Material.
Must be proficient with computers, CAD, CAM/Nesting, and basic office software.
Must have a grasp of product line knowledge.
Must demonstrate the desire & willingness to learn and acquire new technology.