Manufacturing Engineer

KI•Manitowoc, WI

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will plan, formulate, administer, and coordinate long- and short-term engineering projects intended to improve product quality and performance and reduce cost, waste, and operational delays. You will evaluate, develop, and recommend improvements to manufacturing equipment, layouts, and material handling equipment. The role also involves developing and overseeing production of new and non-standard products. The position includes product and project management, product development, and technical support. You will conduct process improvement activities, support global sourcing projects, develop manufacturing processes and equipment for new or modified products, and assist sales operations with field installation, quality, and product inquiries.

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 BPCS or an MRPII manufacturing system.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing or 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/or 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 program for degree programs and certifications.
Life insurance.
Short-term disability coverage.
Long-term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).