1st Shift Product Engineer

Milwaukee Valve Company, LLC.•Town of Prairie du Sac, WI

52d•Onsite

About The Position

Milwaukee Valve, established in 1901, is a manufacturer of valves for various industries including Industrial, Commercial, Fire Protection, Marine, and dry bulk hauling. Our products have been installed on every U.S. Navy ship built for the last 50 years. We are proud of our engineering excellence and our employees who take pride and dedication in their work. In return, Milwaukee Valve offers an excellent benefit package, competitive wages, and promotional opportunities.

Requirements

Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
Demonstrates attention to detail.
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Works well in group problem solving situations.
Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to understand and apply advanced mathematical and engineering concepts.
Ability to understand and apply calculations specific to industry standards.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and Outlook).
Proficient in SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from a four-year College or university in engineering/mechanical preferred
One to two years related experience and/or training
Mechanical Design Engineering background preferred
Experience in SolidWorks

Responsibilities

Develop plans and make calculations for a variety of elements within PERs.
Under supervision, draw blueprints or technical diagrams and submit them to associates for correction and/or approval.
Receive assignments on specific engineering requests and make necessary calculations and estimates.
Assist in providing direct day-to-day support and oversight of product elements, such as taking measurements, reviewing design documentation, or answering questions on current product with assistance.
Develop schedules or deliverable timelines.
Work closely with relevant stakeholders on specific PER elements, ensuring that all personnel understand and receive the desired outcome.
Provide relevant reporting to the Engineering Manager to keep them informed on the status of their work and PERs.
Provide direct or indirect support to engineering teams and/or other engineers, encompassing tasks like gathering data, submitting documentation, and ensuring that change orders are logged and submitted to appropriate personnel.
Work on teams that include other company departments, technicians, and other engineers.
Serve as a liaison between other departments, such as interacting and coordinating with manufacturing personnel.
Other duties may be assigned.