Manufacturing Engineer

The Dixon Group•Pewaukee, WI

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Dixon Group is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Dixon Sanitary Division! In this role you will plan, direct, and coordinate manufacturing processes in an industrial plant. Develop, evaluate, and improve production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency. Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs. Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
5 to 10 years of manufacturing or mechanical engineering experience
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related
Strong understanding of mechanical drawings
Demonstrated understanding of engineering principles and mechanical aptitude
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Excellent math skills
SolidWorks (or other 3D CAD) experience
Proficient in Word, Excel
Strong communication skills- answering technical questions.
Ability to generate ideas for process improvements and lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Develop the most efficient processes to complete manufacturing builds
Design fixtures and gages to help manufacture products
Specify and help procure new equipment to continually improve efficiency (automation)
Help develop product designs to ensure they are optimal for manufacturability
Travel to suppliers, as necessary, to help improve their processes to provide us with cost-saving and/or quality improvements
Support Quality Assurance with Fixture & Gage design and project related tasks
Develop and follow through on Continual Improvement projects