Manufacturing Engineer

North American Specialty Laminations•Osseo, WI

35d

About The Position

Purpose and Scope This position is dual purpose and will support Manufacturing Engineering and Pre-Production Engineering. Manufacturing Engineering: Designs, develops, and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and operations. Works to improve processes and help resolve problems which will lead to improvements in throughput and efficiencies as well as decrease operational costs. Proactively analyzes and evaluates potential quality problems to develop and implement corrective actions. Develops and implements processes involving new products and/or new equipment via a comprehensive understanding of our products, processes, resources, and materials. May occasionally travel to other sites. Pre-Production Engineering: Utilizes CAD software to complete drafting/drawing of customer jobs and updates ERP solution that is used to monitor job progress and costs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or related field and/or equivalent experience.
A minimum of 2 years of Manufacturing experience or training is a must
Previous training or course work in the application of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S is a must.
Must have strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated experience with equipment troubleshooting.
Good interpersonal skills: ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
Competent in problem solving, team building, and decision making.
Self-aware, resilient, optimistic, and open to change.
Demonstrated ability to perform and take proactive initiative in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and accomplish tasks through positive cooperation and collaboration with others; be able to coach and be coached.
The ability to balance and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
The ability to communicate clearly using written and verbal communication.

Nice To Haves

ERP and engineering systems experience - (Epicor E-10, AutoCAD, Microvellum are a plus).
The ability to use machine programming software is preferred: WoodWOP, Microvellum, MasterCAM are a plus.
Ability to successfully use basic office software applications (specifically MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook).

Responsibilities

Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and efficiency improvement.
Develops and documents new or existing processes and policies for production and personnel.
Develops and implements new equipment and associated processes.
Analyzes and develops processes and procedures for new and/or updated products.
Conducts troubleshooting and root-cause-analysis for quality related deficiencies.
Works with Engineering and Manufacturing staff to ensure quality standards are achieved and production processes maximize throughput.
Evaluates quality control processes and makes recommendations for improvements in quality control.
Reads and interprets architectural drawings to design architectural millwork components.
Transforms initial rough product designs and ideas to CNC programs using computer applications.
Generates engineering drawings to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards using CAD software.
Prepares and reviews all routings/Bills-Of-Operations and Bills-Of-Materials utilizing company's ERP system ensuring accuracy.
Coordinates with manufacturing/production, customer service and sales internally to develop product drawings and drafts, designs, prototypes, cost estimates and quotes for new product launches.
Responsible for updating and ensuring all electronic engineering files and drawings are current and organized.
Facilitates product launch and sustaining engineering activities in a timely and efficient manner.
Identifies, plans, and implements new equipment, materials, and processes to increase throughput and decrease operational and inventory expense.