Manufacturing Engineer

QPS Employment Group
$63,000.00 / yr
United States, Wisconsin, Manitowoc
824 Washington Street (Show on map)
Feb 18, 2025
Job Posting: Manufacturing Engineer Position Overview: Are you an innovative and results-oriented engineer with a passion for driving manufacturing process excellence? We have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to contribute to the development, improvement, and optimization of manufacturing processes that align with safety, product quality, delivery timelines, and cost-effectiveness. Essential Functions: In this role, you will be responsible for the following key functions: 30% - Continuous Improvement: Engineer and enhance safety controls and ergonomic aspects of manufacturing processes. Develop strategies for advancing product quality through proactive process controls. Create and implement product control plans. Innovate new and improved manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, capacity, and cost-effectiveness. 30% - Production Support: Conduct time and method studies to identify opportunities for productivity enhancement. Collaborate with Value Stream Managers to identify improvement areas. Respond to production team requests for process expertise. Foster effective relationships across the plant. Communicate project and improvement statuses. 20% - Cost Reduction: Identify and implement facility and manufacturing improvements. Understand manufacturing costs and their impact on financial performance. Pursue opportunities for cost reduction in material, labor, and overhead. Manage product and process improvements through established processes. 10% - Customer Service Support: Address customer inquiries related to product features, installation, and quality. Provide feasibility assessments and cost analysis for tailored solutions. Offer on-site expertise for customer installations. 10% - Design and Marketing Support: Conduct make versus buy analysis and manufacturing cost evaluations for new products. Analyze product gross margins and address unfavorable trends. Develop product co-matrices for manufacturing data integration. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably with a focus on manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical disciplines. Experience: Minimum of one year of experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Mechanical aptitude. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to handle stress and manage multiple projects. Strong interpersonal skills for effective relationship-building. Other Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Regular attendance and interaction with others. Working Conditions: Travel: Up to 5% domestic travel. Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally. Ability to sit for extended periods. Work Environment: Combination of office and manufacturing environment.