Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Manitou•Madison, WI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will plan, direct, and coordinate manufacturing processes and projects in the plant. You will respond to manufacturing issues and concerns to ensure products are produced to specifications and according to manufacturing schedules while ensuring efficient use of resources. The Manufacturing Engineer will oversee the design of production machinery and will identify and recommend solutions to production problems related to materials, processes, and tooling.

Requirements

Three to five or more years of experience in fabrication and welding of construction and agricultural equipment is preferred.
Three or more years of experience with process development/deployment, tooling design, fixturing, and workstation layout in a production environment.
Three years of experience as a manufacturing engineer is preferred.
Excellent mechanical aptitude, communication and computer skills are required.
Must be able to gather, manipulate and analyze data.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess problems or issues with manufacturing equipment.
Extensive knowledge of production principles and techniques.
Proficient with computer-aided drafting (CAD) software.
BS Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing required.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods.
Determine the processes, identify the materials and supplies to be used, and design and build appropriate fixtures necessary for efficient and cost-effective manufacturing.
Establish bills of material, manufacturing routings, machine burdens, and new work centers.
Create work instructions for new products to be manufactured.
Design tools and machines used to manufacture products.
Review production program equipment, hardware, and tooling; make recommendations for repairs or replacement.
Oversee the development of new processes, methods, and production controls.
Install new equipment and ensure that it operates correctly; train others to operate new machinery.
Maintain knowledge of new and developing manufacturing technology, equipment, and applications; apply this knowledge to recommend and implement new technology and processes.
Process internal engineering change orders (ECOs), incorporate the changes, and ensure changes become effective.
Study and record time, motion, methods, and speed involved in performance of production and other worker operations to establish standard production rates and to improve efficiencies.
Institute changes in the production processes and/or recommend adjustments to product pricing.
Perform engineering activities in compliance with established company and manufacturing standards, engineering principles, customer requirements, and related specifications.
Confer with customers and engineering staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
Confer with vendors to determine part specifications and recommend the purchase of equipment and materials used in manufacturing and production.
Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs for management decisions.
Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.