Manufacturing Engineer

Waukesha Bearings Corporation, a subsidiary of Dover Precision Components ‘DPC’(‘the Company’) is part of Dover Corporation’s (the Parent Company’) Pumps and Process solutions segment. Based in Antigo, WI, Waukesha Bearings is a market leader in custom engineered fluid film bearings and magnetic bearing systems for high performing turbomachinery. Our highly specialized bearing solutions reflect more than 65 years of expert engineering and refinement.

Our Antigo facility is under ITAR/UNNPI regulations, must be a US Citizen 

Dover Precision Components delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions, and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered by Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China.

Based in Downers Grove, IL, Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion.

SUMMARY:
The Manufacturing Engineer position directs a wide variety of manufacturing engineering activities to develop and improve standards for industrial processes, materials and products to ensure all customer requirements are met in a cost-efficient manner by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Safety – Eliminate hazards through sound engineering practices
•    Using current design standards and processes, developing component part drawings from form, fit and function assembly drawings. Applies knowledge of composition and machinability of ferrous and non-ferrous materials with knowledge of machines, tooling and capabilities to develop standardized processes.
•    Create and editing of routings against both internal and external customer prints, to agreed standard work and best practices
•    Modify customer prints to enable use on the shop floor (e.g. Metric to imperial units, removing non-r d views/sections, etc.)
•    Performs cost estimating functions as needed on new or pending orders.  Submit quotes to Sales personnel including;material identification, obtaining material quotes from purchasing and the completion of cost estimate spread sheets
•    In conjunction with the Production Manager and shop personnel, responsible for cell level Continuous Improvement Initiatives to continuously improve and standardize current processes.  Develop and implement improved processes and incorporates into designs. 
•    Investigates and troubleshoots process problems as they occur and takes necessary corrective actions. Confers with Design Engineering to assure designs fit the best manufacturing processes. Request engineering changes to reduce costs, improve quality or decrease manufacturing times. Coordinates implementation of approved changes.
•    Operate computer aided design equipment to design and develop tooling and fixtures.
•    Advise Production manager of engineering problems or concerns. Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering Manager to assure compliance with company standards. Confer with other manufacturing engineers to share knowledge and corrective actions to enhance/improve overall company quality and profitability.
•    Capital machinery investment justification.
•    Liaise with tool crib and/or CNC Programmer regarding required tooling, identify needs and submit requisitions for approval
•    Quality; Implement standard setup processes, eliminate need for special tooling, utilize existing machine technology where feasible, conduct pre-launch review of all new jobs. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
•    Associate’s degree in engineering or related field
•    Minimum of 5-7 years’ machining experience in manufacturing engineering functions to include processes and process improvement.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.  Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determinations of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.

BUILDING POTENTIAL. SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE. BOOSTING FUTURES.

We are diligent in recognizing our employees’ needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are. We are Dover Precision Components, #LifeAtDPC

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.  Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits: Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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