Manufacturing Engineer - WernerCo

WHY WERNER? BECAUSE WE ARE THE PRO'S CHOICE! You will find our market leading products and brands on trucks and job sites all over the world. Focusing on end users' needs drives our success. Our entire product development process—from research to engineering to manufacturing to commercialization—creates products that ensure ease of use, productivity, durability and safety for the end user. On jobsites across America and the world, WernerCo brands are most preferred.

• Perform functions to develop / maintain / improve manufacturing processes to produce product using the most efficient and economical methods by using Engineering, Lean, and Six-Sigma Methodologies.
• Projects will be aligned to the company’s directive whether through the use and implementation of new equipment, modifications to equipment or performing Kaizens

• Support and lead projects in the manufacturing processes of fabrication, welding, paint, powder coating. and assembly line using the latest industry techniques to ensure processes are safe, reduce risks to operations and are efficient and effective. Use concepts that incorporate Lean, SMED, 5-S and flow line concepts.
• Design / document manufacturing processes that include process work instructions thru Microsoft office programs. Document manufacturing processes of fabrication and welding through tool design on solid modeling and MRP software
• Design / document fixtures used in the manufacturing processes thru solid modeling software.
• Programming of Computer-Aided manufacturing equipment and robotics
• Updating files and programs that support manufacturing processes because of design engineering changes, including routings, BOM’s, prints and machine programs
• Actively lead teams in problem solving to drive results and improvements through the use of structural team problem solving techniques such as Six Sigma, 8-Disciplines, DOE, A3 etc.
• Assist in customer complaint system, which will include return analysis, actionable data collection, and improvements implemented, in order to improve the product quality.
• Assist in the plan and maintenance of PFMEA and FMEA documentation.
• Lead in the investigation and implementation of new technology / CAPEX Projects to improve cost and efficiency of producing product.
• Lead projects, which support Corporate Cost Reduction targets.
• Lead / support the NPD process.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships within the Manufacturing team.
• Reduce Scrap cost throughout the facility.
• All other duties as directed by manager.

Experience & Education:

• Undergraduate degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience. 10 years experience.
• Demonstrated experience in one of the core competencies of Fabrication or Welding 
• Good understanding of Lean Concepts
• SolidWorks proficient or similar solid modeling software
• Mechanical aptitude
• Strong quantitative skills
• Financial competency

Key Competencies:

• Must possess good interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate with all levels of associates up to and including Senior Management.
• Self-starter with high energy level.

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WernerCo is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. WernerCo is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants to WernerCo are considered for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. WernerCo will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on these characteristics.