Manufacturing Engineer

Design and develop tooling, and processes to support new product development, product improvements, and capacity expansions. Act as project team member representing Manufacturing Engineering department.

• Provide layouts, equipment specifications and oversee the installation of all incoming tooling and machines.
  

• Maintain and improve plant layout with new workstations and new tooling.
  

• Generate concepts and details of gauging, fixtures, and tooling. Tolerance drawings per Hendrickson practices. Inspect drawings for proper form, fit, function and dimensioning.
  

• Design and fabricate various tooling to support production to meet Safety, Quality and Productivity goals.
  

• Design and implement control systems for new and existing tooling.
  

• When necessary, evaluate existing tooling and fixturing to determine optimum method of use and implement any necessary improvement.
  

• Support production daily by helping solve problems in a timely manner.
  

• Support all various function in the Controls Business Unit (Safety, Quality, Production, Materials) with facility layouts, training, equipment recommendation, CERs, design and implementation of improvements generated by the plant and the management team.
  

• Work closely with outside vendors to maintain and maximize equipment life in order to provide highest quality part at lowest cost.
  

• Design and implement various material handling system to increase space utilization, reduce redundancy, and improve workstation safety, increase productivity.
  

• Keep abreast of new and upcoming technologies and pursue the implementation of new and improved processes to increase the plant effectiveness and efficiency.
  

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or other related degreed program with equivalent experience in applicable area is acceptable

• Must have 3 - 5 years engineering experience.
  
• Must have the ability to interpret prints, sketches, verbal instructions, and mathematical data to generate tooling, gauging, and fixturing, material handling or assembly systems.
  
• Ability to read, understand, and create electrical schematics is a plus.
  
• PLC programming (Allen Bradley) is highly desired.
  
• CNC programming experience is a plus.
  
• Welding and robotics experience are a plus.
  
• Computer literacy, experience in MS Project, Visio, Excel, and any additional productivity software.
  
• Knowledge of GD&T.
  
• AutoCAD 14 and higher is required.
  
• ProE or related 3D CAD software experience is required.
  
• Knowledge of various materials handling solution preferred.
  

• Frequent lifting, bending, twisting.
  
• Standing for long periods of time
  

• Manufacturing Environment
  

• Ability to work independently and as a team
  
• Effective oral and written skills mandatory
  
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills required
  
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
  
• Excellent communication and time management skills
  
• Motivated / Self-Starter
  

Req Benefits: We offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education. We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.