What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Quanex?
Quanex is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Chehalis, WA.
Do you have experience designing equipment and executing capital projects for automation to help reduce costs, improve profitability, and support customer growth? Are you someone who believes in leading change and want to be part of a winning team? At Quanex we have the tools to help you achieve your goals!
The Manufacturing Engineer will be working under limited to general supervision and will be responsible for controlling multiple project activities in the areas of product/process design, product/process modifications, manufacturability studies, plant usage, plant layouts, capital investments and engineering documentation.
We Offer You!
About Quanex, A Part Of Something Bigger
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.
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Do you have experience designing equipment and executing capital projects for automation to help reduce costs, improve profitability, and support customer growth? Are you someone who believes in leading change and want to be part of a winning team? At Quanex we have the tools to help you achieve your goals!
The Manufacturing Engineer will be working under limited to general supervision and will be responsible for controlling multiple project activities in the areas of product/process design, product/process modifications, manufacturability studies, plant usage, plant layouts, capital investments and engineering documentation.
We Offer You!
- Competitive Salary
- Bonus Potential
- 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
- 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
- Paid Time Off & Holidays (2 weeks) and Paid Holidays (up to 9 days annually)
- Standard Work Schedule
- Tuition support for degree and continuous education
- Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment
- Supportive and collaborative culture
- Ongoing interaction with multiple levels of the organization
- Tenured team of leaders and peers to provide support and training
- Knowledgeable and motivated team members
- Prepares funding requests for projects to implement new tools and equipment. The expectation for these projects can be large in nature and may be complex; they will have long term impacts to the operation of our business and provide gains in profitability.
- Leads design estimation process, which includes determining the feasibility of design, estimates design times requirements, assembly, testing and project costs.
- Determines and calculates financial justification for projects through labor savings, efficiency gains, scrap reduction, safety hazard elimination, etc. Financial analysis to include IRR and payback period.
- Responsible for development of documentation necessary for manufacturability. This includes but is not limited to Bills of materials, Product Flow Charts, Part Drawings, Assembly Drawings, Schematic (Air, Lube, and Hydraulics) Piping Drawings and Orientation Drawings.
- Communicates design intent to electrical engineering, ensuring electrical requirements are included in the design, and the product operates in the most efficient manner, without unnecessary complexity.
- Manage total project activities with a plan for timely completion. The individual will be heavily involved in implementation teams and projects that have impact to the overall success of the organization.
- Provide technical assistance to all company departments, as well as other divisions and customer(s).
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering discipline or equivalent experience to prove capabilities.
- Minimum of two years’ experience as a product/design/mechanical/manufacturing engineer or related engineering field.
- Proficient in project management and communication skills.
- 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.
- Fluent in SolidWorks and other applicable engineering programs.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
About Quanex, A Part Of Something Bigger
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.
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Salary : $85,975 - $128,962