Manufacturing Engineer I

Doosan Bobcat - Johnson Creek, WI

Full-time - Entry Level

Johnson Creek, WI

10,001+ employees

About the position

The Manufacturing Engineer will work in an advisory capacity to manufacturing, engineering, and/or purchasing departments using knowledge of methods and materials in specialized fields or general manufacturing to optimize cost and quality. This role involves a comprehensive analysis of processes, including time and motion studies, methods, estimating, process engineering, and plant layout for assigned areas. The goal is to ensure balanced methods and available capacity to meet customer demand effectively. In this position, the Manufacturing Engineer will implement factory manufacturing processes, systems, equipment, and materials, considering their associated cost, time, ergonomics, quality, and quantity factors. The engineer will assist in recommending changes, collect information for capital justifications, and participate in the design and development of new manufacturing processes, systems, equipment, and materials. This contribution is essential for achieving the assigned area's short and long-term economic objectives. The role also includes writing and distributing manufacturing changes and associated operating work instructions to all affected personnel on the shop floor, as well as training operators on product and process changes. The Manufacturing Engineer will assist in the installation of new equipment and help train employees in the proper use of the equipment. Additionally, the engineer will track submitted requisitions and purchase orders, and update routings and Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) with direction from the manager. Problem-solving is a critical aspect of this role, where the Manufacturing Engineer will produce, publish, and vault complete documentation for all tools. They will review engineering designs for estimating tool and manufacturing costs, identify design changes to maximize economical manufacturing, and prepare justifications and recommendations for the procurement of new machines and equipment. The engineer will also assist with installation and train employees in the proper use of the equipment.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of time and motion, methods, estimating, process engineering, and plant layout for assigned areas.
• Implement factory manufacturing processes, systems, equipment, and materials considering cost, time, ergonomics, quality, and quantity factors.
• Assist in recommended changes, collect information for capital justifications, and participate in the design and development of new manufacturing processes, systems, equipment, and materials.
• Write and distribute manufacturing changes and associated operating work instructions to all affected personnel on the shop floor.
• Train operators on product and process changes.
• Assist in the installation of new equipment and help train employees in the proper use of the equipment.
• Track submitted requisitions and purchase orders.
• Update routings and Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) with direction from the manager.
• Produce, publish, and vault complete documentation for all tools.
• Review engineering designs for estimating tool and manufacturing costs.
• Identify design changes to maximize economical manufacturing.
• Prepare justifications and make recommendations for the procurement of new machines and equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Engineering related field.
• Product knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• 0-2+ years' experience in a related field.
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred with Green Belt or Black Belt training or certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in global manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with advanced manufacturing technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment.