Manufacturing Process Engineer

IEA•Kenosha, WI

7d•$90,000 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Process Engineer receives direction from the Aluminum Production Manager and works independently, focusing on creating and refining process and workflow documentation. The role develops manufacturing and testing methods to support departmental activities and contributes throughout the manufacturing process, from design through production. The engineer works with Design Engineering, Production, Quality, Sales, Senior Management, and Purchasing to develop and improve manufacturing processes, products, tooling, and fixtures. The position is based at the IEA Kenosha Plant in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and includes work in an office and metal fabrication/assembly shop, as well as field visits to customer or representative locations, including domestic and international travel. The role involves physical demands such as frequent standing, walking, or sitting; occasional lifting and moving; and seldom working at heights up to 25 feet. Safety glasses and safety-toe shoes are required in shop areas, with additional equipment as required by job-site or travel requirements.

Requirements

Ten or more years of manufacturing engineering experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Production/Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Background in manufacturing processes and materials, including copper, brass, aluminum, and steel; welding, brazing, punching, stamping, tooling, casting, machining, and fixturing.
Experience with ERP systems.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively with employees, suppliers, and end users.
Ability to lead and work independently and to plan, organize, and execute multiple manufacturing engineering projects simultaneously.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to build and maintain positive professional relationships in person, by phone, and by email.
Ability to conduct research involving problem identification, data collection, analysis, solution formulation, testing, and evaluation.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and ability to follow safe work practices.
Driver’s license; passport for foreign travel as necessary.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including seldom-assisted lifting up to 75 pounds and moving up to 150 pounds, frequent standing, walking, or sitting, and seldom working at heights up to 25 feet.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and safety-toe shoes in shop areas.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of radiator manufacturing practices and strategies.
Knowledge of engineering and heat transfer theory and radiator design, assembly, and operating characteristics.
Experience in radiator manufacturing and/or heat transfer product applications.
Experience with CAD software.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Design Engineering, Production, Quality, Sales, and Senior Management to research and develop new and improved manufacturing processes.
Analyze and integrate new product designs, technology trends, and manufacturing techniques.
Evaluate processes and equipment for compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
Assist the Design team with designing for manufacturability and developing processes and documentation, including BOMs, Routings, and ECNs.
Lead identification of tooling and fixture designs for process improvements.
Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching testing methods, and consulting equipment vendors.
Collaborate with Purchasing on vendor selection for fixture and tooling builds.
Create process documentation for the department.
Conduct process capability studies and recommend improvements to product and process capabilities.
Provide manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs, and estimate production costs.
Design testing methods to assure product and process quality.
Participate in new and existing supplier development with Quality and Purchasing.
Participate in dispositioning non-conforming products for production use.
Suggest cost savings through design changes or manufacturing process improvements.
Lead prototyping initiatives by participating in design reviews and applying capability and capacity limitations.
Complete design and development projects by training and guiding the aluminum team.
Create and manage tooling calibration schedules.
Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
Maintain a positive, discrimination-free workplace for all employees.
Direct and lead subordinates as assigned, safely and efficiently.