What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer I position at Wacker Neuson?
WHY WACKER NEUSON:
Build your career with a leading global manufacturer of high-quality construction equipment and compact construction machines. Enjoy the excitement of working for an organization that serves multiple industries, including construction, landscaping, agriculture, and architecture, as well as municipal bodies in applications such as roadbuilding, rail transport and recycling.
At Wacker Neuson, we believe in a culture of mutual respect and agility built on the values and mindset of a family enterprise. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, with strategically located sales teams and international production sites, Wacker Neuson Group employs more than 6,500 people worldwide. You have plenty of opportunities to build your career with Wacker Neuson.
In the US, enjoy casual work attire with jeans all week, flexible and non-traditional work week schedules, health and well-being programs including an onsite gym at our Menomonee Falls location, and many competitive benefits that will excite you to choose Wacker Neuson as your next employer.
JOB SUMMARY:
Your role as the Manufacturing Engineer I is to develop and improve processes within the factory. The areas of focus may include assembly, fabrication, paint, or facility projects. This position maintains production capability, improves quality, reduces cost, improves safety, and maximizes throughput.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Design and Process Improvement:
- Develops new and improves existing production areas.
- Participates on core teams, designs new processes, researches best practices, involves shop personnel, performs cost analysis/justification, drawing layouts and obtains approvals.
- Implements process changes which include: Engineering Change Notices, Tooling Requirements, Routing Creation, Deviations, Tool Work Orders, Kanban Implementation, Time Studies and Training Operators.
- Processes tool replacements.
- Maintains routing.
- Calibrates equipment.
- Performs safety reviews.
- Trains machine operators.
- Performs time study audits.
- Performs OMS updates.
- Processes audit requests. Implements corrective actions.
- Resolves manufacturing and safety issues.
- Contacts specialists as needed to resolve issues.
- Documents the processes outside of normal operation.
- Implements the most efficient use of current tooling and personnel to maximize production without reducing quality.
- Maintains the engineering and industry knowledge through on going training.
- Performs all job functions is a safe manner and maintains safety awareness.
- Reports known accidents, injuries and unsafe practices and/or conditions to supervisor.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or similar discipline is required.
- A minimum of 1 year of manufacturing engineering experience is required. Three (3) years is preferred.
- Understanding of production processes and concepts.
- Excellent verbal, written and public speaking skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Proficient computer skills including CAD, Word, Excel and Access.
