Full-Time
Manufacturing Engineer
Orion Casting
No salary listed
Grafton, WI, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
Category
 Mechanical Engineering (1) |
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Required Skills
ERP
Six Sigma
AutoCAD
SolidWorks
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is required.
- Two to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
- Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, process control, and continuous improvement tools such as Kaizen, 5S, and Six Sigma is required.
- Proficiency in computer-aided design software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite is required.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to shifting priorities is required.
- Effective communication, teamwork, analytical skills, and troubleshooting skills are required.
- Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and follow safety procedures on the shop floor is required.
Responsibilities
- Analyze, develop, and implement improvements in manufacturing methods, process flow, tooling, and equipment.
- Track key performance indicators and collect data from the enterprise resource planning system to support improvement initiatives and monitor project effectiveness.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality, scrap, or downtime issues.
- Participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning, Production Part Approval Process, and new product launch activities; ensure manufacturability and a smooth transition to production.
- Design and specify fixturing, tooling, and layout changes as needed to improve workflow or quality.
- Collaborate with maintenance, tooling, and production teams to resolve process bottlenecks or technical challenges.
- Support capital equipment justification and installation, including development of Capital Expenditure Requests.
- Track and report on engineering projects, downtime trends, and continuous improvement metrics.
- Ensure processes comply with safety standards and environmental regulations.
- Maintain accurate and updated work instructions and process documentation.
- Work between the shop floor and an office environment and occasionally work off-shifts to support projects or troubleshoot issues.
Desired Qualifications
- Two to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with die casting or machining experience preferred.
- Experience with die casting or machining is preferred.