Manufacturing Engineer - ESPO Corporation

Job Title: Manufacturing Process Engineer
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Job Type and Duration: Direct Hire
  The Manufacturing Process Engineer participates in the development of the processes, tooling and equipment for the facility. This individual also researches new equipment, including cost comparison, justification and implementation of the equipment.
 
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.  Manufacturing Engineering (30%)
   1. Provide recommendations for improvements to the manufacturing processes in the facility
   2. Directs and coordinates equipment installation activities
   3. Develop methods and procedures for testing products and processes.
   4. Determines the routing structure and production rates within the facility
   5. Works with other support departments to implement project work.
2. Process Improvement (20%)
   1. Analyze and identify changes to the manufacturing process to increase the efficiency of the process
   2. Analyze and identify changes to the set-up process to reduce the amount of downtown related to transitioning the equipment.
   3. Analyze and identify changes to the cost structure of each product in order to identify cost reductions
3. New Product Development (10%)
   1. Analyze designs from others for manufacturability and feasibility for manufacture in the facility
   2. Determine the routing structure in order to develop the quote for the customer
4. Lean Manufacturing (30%)
   1. Facilitate and support Kaizen activities in the facility
   2. Develop and implement work instructions for all processes after optimization
5. All other duties as assigned (10%)

 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Required:

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology
• Ability to read blueprints
• 3 – 5 years’ of experience in project management
• 3 – 5 years’ experience with programming of FANUC robotics
• 5 or more years’ of experience working in a manufacturing environment
• 3 – 5 years’ of experience with CNC Programming
• Experience and/or training with Microsoft Office and SolidWorks

Preferred:

• 3 – 5 years’ of experience with PLC selection, programming, and troubleshooting
• 3 – 5 years’ of experience in cutting tool design
• Previous experience in a foundry environment
• Experience and/or training with any of the following:  SolidWorks EPDM, CamWorks, SAP, Nova Flow and Solid, and Flow 3D

 
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the work day.
• Must be able to detect castings, cores and machining fixture problems as they occur.
• The person in the position frequently communicates with employees and vendors throughout the day.  Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Operate and use a computer on a daily basis.
• The person in this position needs to be able to move within the professional office and the shop floor environment.

 
ESPO Corporation
www.espocorp.com
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