Manufacturing Engineer

Viega Group•McPherson KS, KS

24d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer designs, integrates, and improves manufacturing systems and processes to enhance quality, reliability, and cost efficiency through technical expertise and continuous improvement. The role includes designing tooling, including cutting and forming tools, interpreting drawings and specifications, collaborating with manufacturing personnel to determine solutions, performing calculations to define dimensions, selecting materials, and estimating costs. The engineer works with engineering and production teams to identify and resolve performance issues and tool-life concerns, recommending modifications or enhancements to improve production effectiveness. Some travel is required.

Requirements

Knowledge of mechanical engineering and technology.
Knowledge of applying engineering principles, techniques, and procedures to tool design, cold forming operations, and automation processing.
Knowledge of design techniques, including GD&T, and of tools and principles used to develop precise technical plans, models, drawings, and blueprints.
Knowledge of SAP or another ERP system.
Knowledge of advanced mathematics and its applications.
Knowledge of CAD software, including CATIA, SolidWorks 2015, and AutoCAD.
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for effective manufacturing, including Kaizen, 5S, and Six Sigma training tools.
Knowledge of quality control and testing procedures and secondary processes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with personnel at all organizational levels.
Ability to work under deadlines and effectively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to provide superior service, maintain a positive attitude, and uphold a positive company image.
Ability to adhere to high quality standards and perform at a high level.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology, or equivalent years of work experience.
At least 2 years of related experience, or a master's degree.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Smart Sheet, and SAP is preferred.
A degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology is preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot new or existing production problems involving designs, materials, or processes.
Identify or implement changes to improve manufacturing processes or products, or reduce costs, using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, and product design, materials, and parts.
Apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness.
Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing.
Work with suppliers to help ensure successful completion of manufacturing projects.
Design tooling for metal tube forming using provided computer programs.
Review current tooling specifications and suggest improvements.
Work with manufacturing, maintenance, tool vendors, quality, and other department supervisors or managers to solve and correct existing and expected manufacturing problems.
Train other tooling employees as necessary.
Understand and implement change control and inventory management as necessary.
Investigate sources of non-conforming materials.
Attend meetings as required or assigned and perform other duties as required or assigned.
Communicate and give input regarding performance evaluations.

Benefits

Medical, telehealth, dental, and vision coverage, including infertility treatment, weight management, and physical therapy.
Wellness program with a wellbeing platform, wellness challenges, WorkLife Navigator services, EAP, and mental health resources.
HSA with company contribution.
Health Care and Dependent Care FSA options.
401(k) plan with up to 7.5% total employer contribution, including an automatic 3% company contribution and a tiered match.
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage.
Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance, with additional voluntary coverage options.
Voluntary legal, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Up to $10,000 annually in tuition reimbursement, with an option for fully funded degree programs through Colorado Technical University.
22 days of PTO.
9 company holidays and 2 paid Volunteer Days.
Professional development opportunities.
Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual bonus program.