Manufacturing Engineer

Clack Corporation•Windsor, WI

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Clack Corporation, a privately held company established over 70 years ago, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. This role provides engineering support for all manufacturing and automation areas at the Clack North facility, with a focus on managing filament wound tank manufacturing and test equipment. The engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining manufacturing equipment, identifying and implementing process and quality improvements, and evaluating products and production methods to enhance efficiency, quality, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and safety. The position involves designing and revising manufacturing equipment, supporting the layout of manufacturing and support equipment, specifying and sourcing necessary equipment, and producing composite pressure vessel tanks for R&D. The role also includes creating and maintaining manufacturing and inspection procedures, writing technical documentation, establishing waste disposal procedures, assisting with product acceptability and testing protocols, and communicating effectively with various internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, the engineer will assist with maintenance on fixtures, robots, and finishing stations, develop preventative maintenance schedules, set up new equipment, train staff, and maintain equipment records. Programming and troubleshooting of robots and manufacturing equipment, evaluating product/equipment failures, and training production staff on robotics are also key responsibilities. The position requires adherence to all quality, safety, and work regulations, including housekeeping and PPE usage.

Requirements

Three or more years of related work experience supporting manufacturing and automation.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical degree in Industrial engineering, automated manufacturing systems, or equivalent work experience required.
Ability to read, analyze, interpret mechanical/electrical drawings, technical procedures, etc.
Experience with using pneumatics and performing basic electrical wiring.
Ability to effectively design using SolidWorks.
Able to proficiently use computers competently: Windows, MS Office, ERP.
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
Working knowledge of PLC software with ability to program and troubleshoot.
Ability to work on multiple projects independently and without supervision.
Self-starter.
Ability to write technical procedures, instructions, reports and other documents.
Excellent project management, communication and organizational skills.
Able to work effectively with people and develop partnerships with internal team members.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and follow all safety regulations.
Utilizes Lock Out/Tag Out when necessary.
Able to work with hand tools and machinery.

Nice To Haves

Previous PDM experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering support for all manufacturing and automation areas.
Manage filament wound tank manufacturing and test equipment.
Develop new and maintain existing manufacturing equipment.
Identify and implement process and quality improvements.
Evaluate and suggest changes to products, production methods, manufacturing procedures, assembly procedures, inspection procedures and bills of materials.
Design, develop and revise manufacturing equipment as needed for production improvements.
Provide engineering support in the design and layout of manufacturing and support equipment.
Specify and source necessary equipment and components for production areas.
Produce and/or oversee the production of composite pressure vessel tanks for R&D purposes.
Create and maintain manufacturing and inspection procedures.
Write technical procedures, instructions, reports and other documents.
Establish and monitor procedures for set up and clean up including proper disposal of waste.
Assist in establishing product acceptability requirements as well as testing protocols.
Effectively communicate with management, sales, production staff, purchasing, engineering, accounting, suppliers and customers on engineering, production and product issues.
Assist with diagnosing and performing needed maintenance on fixtures, robots and secondary finishing stations.
Develop preventative maintenance schedule for all equipment.
Set up new equipment and trains others in the operations and maintenance.
Maintain records and documents on equipment and systems.
Programming of robots (both six-axis and Cartesian coordinate system).
Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment (fixtures, winders, testing equipment, welders, etc.).
Evaluate products and/or equipment for failures and resolve.
Train production staff on robotics for adjustments and troubleshooting.
Follow and comply with all quality, safety and work rules and regulations including housekeeping standards and wearing of appropriate personal protection equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.