Manufacturing Process Engineer

IEA•Kenosha, WI

11d•$90,000 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Process Engineer works under the direction of the Aluminum Production Manager and independently creates and refines 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 position collaborates across Design Engineering, Production, Quality, Sales, Senior Management, Purchasing, suppliers, and other teams to research and improve manufacturing processes; integrate product designs, technology trends, and manufacturing techniques; support design for manufacturability; develop process documentation; and improve product and process capability, quality, cost, and efficiency. It also leads tooling and fixture improvement efforts, prototyping initiatives, and the creation and management of tooling calibration schedules. The role is based across an office, a metal fabrication and assembly shop, and customer or representative locations, including domestic and international travel. Shop work requires safety glasses and safety-toe shoes. The position includes occasional exposure to manufacturing conditions and physical activities such as lifting, standing, walking, and working at heights.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Production/Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Ten or more years of manufacturing engineering experience.
Background in manufacturing processes and materials, including copper, brass, aluminum, and steel, as well as welding, brazing, punching, stamping, tooling, casting, machining, and fixturing.
Experience with ERP systems.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and work with employees, suppliers, and end users.
Ability to lead and work independently, plan and execute multiple manufacturing engineering projects, and conduct research from problem identification through testing and evaluation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to build and maintain positive professional relationships.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and ability to follow safe work practices.
Valid driver’s license; passport for foreign travel as necessary.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including lifting up to 75 pounds (seldom-assisted) and moving up to 150 pounds (seldom-assisted), with physical activities and work at heights as specified.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Design Engineering, Production, Quality, Sales, and Senior Management to research and develop new or 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 design for manufacturability and develop 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 and maintain process documentation within the department.
Conduct process capability studies and recommend improvements to product and process capability.
Calculate production, labor, and material costs to support manufacturing decisions, 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 disposition decisions for non-conforming products intended for production.
Recommend 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.
Direct and lead subordinates as assigned and others safely and efficiently.