Mechanical Engineer (Manufacturing, Engineering Design, Lean, Six Sigma) in Eagle, WI

Mechanical Engineer (Manufacturing, Industrial, Engineering Design, Fabrication, AutoCAD, Solid Works, Lean, Six Sigma) in Eagle, WI

POSITION: Mechanical Engineer (Manufacturing, Industrial, Engineering Design, Fabrication, AutoCAD, Solid Works, Lean, Six Sigma) in Eagle, WI

LOCATION: Eagle, WI (onsite position no remote)

SALARY: Excellent Compensation with benefits + 401K + Relocation + Interview Travel

DURATION: Full-Time Position

SKILLS: Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial, Engineering Design, Fabrication, AutoCAD, Solid Works, Lean Principles, Six Sigma

Description

Over the 60 plus years of history, we ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

We are looking for a Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineer to support our team on-site in Eagle, WI

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for implementation of innovative technology and processes solutions that enhance corporate fabrication and paint capabilities. They will be responsible for partnering with design engineering to improve DFM in fabrication and welding, implementing robust OEE improvement activities, determining equipment capacities, optimizing production, and working with manufacturing personnel to ensure plans are implemented.

Responsibilities

Significant responsibility for area layouts, process definition, design/selection, justification, and implementation of equipment, programs, and tooling in support of capacity and continuous improvement projects;
Responsible for supporting the successful inclusion of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) in New Product Introductions (NPI) that have sheet metal components;
Contribute to facility transformation, technology transfer and ongoing maintenance of sheet metal fabrication value streams;
Ensure ongoing success of process improvement initiatives by implementing policies, procedures and process documentation that support sheet metal fabrication;
Implement demand driven principles and strategies that supports operational excellence and long range plans (Flexibility, Speed & Responsiveness);
Ensure product, material, and information streams flow and are synchronized to produce maximum efficiencies and lowest cost of operation in the sheet metal fabrication areas;
Contribute to creation of innovative ideas to improve business results, specifically in the sheet metal fabrication areas;
Deploy standard tools, methodologies, standards, practices and processes;
Implement objectives to include continuous improvement initiatives to achieve customer satisfaction and fulfillment needs;
Work closely with shop floor personnel to promote ongoing Continuous Improvement of manufacturing methods, systems and controls;
Emphasis on welding, forming (lasers, turrets), bending (brake presses)
Primarily production support, there will be some Capital and project management too, as SME within that area.

Qualifications

Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent technical degree;
5+ years related experience in the Engineering function within a similar working environment;
10+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering function directly supporting soft tooled sheet metal fabrication processes, specifically turret punching, laser cutting, press brakes, MIG welding.
Manufacturing Engineering experience with Amada and Salvagnini fabrication equipment;
Experienced project manager in the acquisition and implementation of new machine tools from start-up to reaching the desired production throughput.
Experience with CAD/CAM software associated with sheet metal fabrication equipment
Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD, Solid Works and/or ProE);
Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills;
Knowledge of lean principles and process improvements;
Diverse skills and experience leading projects;
Experience collaborating cross-functionally to achieve desired results;
Experience operating in high mix, low volume and high volume, low mix production environments;
Demonstrated skills in problem solving and conflict resolution;
Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Fabrication, weld, bending forming
CapEx experience
OEM - Amada, Salvagnini
Fanuc, ABB robotics
Creo
Fabrication of carbon steel on blanking and forming equipment (lasers, punch presses and brake presses) with automation.
Focusing on throughput optimization, automation support, fault recovery and RCCA.
Ability to design cell layouts for ideal workflow.
Work with corporate engineering on part design for manufacturing (DFM).
Optimize tool life to control costs.
Emphasis on robotic MIG welding with experience as a weld inspector and/or weld engineer
AGT Robots
Cortex Software
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