Manufacturing Engineer

WAUSAU TILE LLC•Rothschild, WI

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer continuously improves cost, productivity, safety, and quality, primarily in manufacturing. The role focuses on Lean improvement initiatives, including developing better processes, procedures, and methods, and actively participating in capital planning and implementation. The position also provides day-to-day industrial engineering support and technical assistance for manufacturing processes and equipment. The engineer leads and supports projects and cross-functional teams, analyzes processes and data to identify improvement opportunities, and helps implement the strategic manufacturing plan across facilities. The role collaborates with manufacturing, maintenance, sales, finance, engineering, product development, estimating, and product design to improve processes and ensure designs can be manufactured effectively.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
Two to four years of related experience.
Strong project management and mechanical aptitude skills.
Team leadership and ability to lead through influence.
Formal and informal problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.
Experience with AutoCAD or Solid Works.
Understanding of MRP/ERP systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in a self-directed role while collaborating in a team-based environment.
Solid core values.

Responsibilities

Standardize processes and resolve process issues to improve performance, communication, and results while empowering teams.
Facilitate improvement events, projects, and activities to eliminate waste and add customer value, using Lean problem-solving and improvement tools.
Participate in and lead capital planning, including identifying, justifying, and implementing capital investments.
Lead and participate in Value Stream Mapping and process-flow activities to identify waste and improvement opportunities.
Manage projects of varying scope, including specifying, selecting, justifying, and implementing capital equipment or improvements to existing equipment.
Support safety objectives by participating in safety programs, assessing ergonomic conditions, and implementing improvement projects.
Lead and participate in cross-functional problem-solving teams, implement solutions, and facilitate team building.
Manage projects involving multiple departments to support integration among manufacturing, maintenance, sales, finance, engineering, and product development.
Conduct time studies and process observations to develop or improve labor standards; develop associate work instructions and standard work.
Provide day-to-day Industrial Engineering support to manufacturing.
Liaise with estimating, product design, and manufacturing on design for manufacturability as needed.
Provide technical support and troubleshoot manufacturing processes and equipment.
Develop, test, source, and cost-justify tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
Analyze data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
Use Microsoft Excel to create and use data-analysis tools such as pivot tables.
Provide input on or design tooling and facility requirements for manufacturing.
Assist with implementing the strategic manufacturing plan for all facilities to meet the company's business plan.
Communicate effectively and promptly with the team and support areas to collaborate and achieve results.
Understand equipment capabilities, capacities, and process options relevant to the role.
Follow established safety policies, standard operating procedures, and company Core Values.