Manufacturing Engineer

KI • Manitowoc, WI

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer plans, formulates, administers, and coordinates long- and short-term engineering projects to improve product quality and performance and reduce operating cost, waste, and delays. The role evaluates, develops, and recommends improvements to manufacturing equipment, layouts, and material-handling equipment. It also develops and oversees production of new and non-standard products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Three years of directly related experience in a fabrication or assembly manufacturing environment.
• Experience with a BPCS or MRPII manufacturing system.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and BPCS.
• Ability to calculate accurate cost justifications.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement concepts.

Responsibilities

• Perform continuous process improvement activities.
• Reduce material and labor costs.
• Evaluate new and existing processes and equipment.
• Support and manage Global Sourcing projects for product improvements, cost savings, and supplier changes.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement continuous improvement activities to improve key performance indicators, including contribution, on-time performance, cost of quality, incident rate, net efficiency, and safety.
• Design and develop manufacturing processes and equipment to support new or modified products.
• Supervise or assist in the development of non-standard products.
• Work with sales operations to resolve field installation or quality issues.
• Provide CSR and Sales support for standard and customer product inquiries.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• Access to an on-site fitness center, fitness reimbursement program, and on-site nurse.
• Educational reimbursement for degree programs and certifications.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level