Manufacturing Engineer
Spooner WI DirectHire $80000 $120000 (Flexible DOE) 100 Onsite
We are seeking an experienced and detailoriented Manufacturing Engineer to join a highperforming team within a structural steel fabrication environment. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in optimizing manufacturing processes supporting production efficiency and driving continuous improvement initiatives across engineering production and quality teams. This role includes direct responsibility for supporting and improving robotic welding systems requiring an understanding of servo systems pneumatics and automation controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop implement and refine manufacturing processes to improve safety quality efficiency and throughput.
- Translate structural and fabrication drawings into detailed work instructions and shop routings.
- Support the planning and of production workflows including resource planning material flow and tooling design.
- Identify opportunities to improve weld quality and throughput through programming tooling or fixture enhancements in robotic systems.
- Troubleshoot maintain and optimize automated robotic welding cells including diagnostics of servo systems pneumatics and related controls.
- Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to reduce downtime and ensure optimal performance of welding automation.
- Analyze nonconformances and participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions to ensure product quality and consistency.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean 5S or Six Sigma methodologies.
- Design custom fixtures and jigs to streamline welding cutting and assembly operations.
- Interface with ERP systems to ensure accurate BOMs routings and production tracking.
- Ensure all manufacturing methods and documentation comply with applicable codes standards and safety regulations.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related field.
- 4 years of manufacturing engineering experience preferably in structural steel heavy fabrication or metalworking industries.
- Handson experience with robotic welding systems including diagnostics and support of servos pneumatics and automation hardware is preferred.
- Understanding of robotic welding programming and control systems is preferred.
- Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD PowerFab Tekla or equivalent) for fixture and layout design.
- Strong working knowledge of welding processes CNC equipment and fabrication practices.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing documentation.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
- Ability to work onsite in a shop/plant environment and collaborate closely with production teams.
Benefits:
- Health dental and vision insurance.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401k
- Life Insurance
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