Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Full-time - Mid Level

Appleton, WI

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

Miller is about building things that matter. We lead the welding industry in building advanced, solution-focused products and meeting crucial needs for welding safety and health. We're about the partnership and the work. Our products are designed with our users for manufacturing, fabrication, construction, aviation, motorsports, education, agriculture and marine applications. Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, "The Power of Blue," is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment. The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the world's largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people. Are you a Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for making a positive impact? If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment, we want you on our team. As a key player, you'll be at the forefront of driving manufacturing and facility improvements within the Precision Welding Solutions division. We're searching for someone who not only excels in their technical skills but also embodies a positive culture, leads by example, and fosters a safe workplace. Join us if you're ready to be a catalyst for positive change and have a proven track record of delivering impactful results in critical areas of the business.

Responsibilities

• Understand, maintain, and continually improve manufacturing/assembly processes as related to safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery.
• Develop new and maintain existing facility/manufacturing layouts.
• Lead assembly automation projects from concept to deployment.
• Establish the case for and procure capital equipment/tooling for new and existing manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with operations team and be the process expert to coach/train employees on critical manufacturing processes.
• Work with operations team to develop capacity and contingency plans for the division.
• Support divisional and company programs such as, Employee Involvement program.
• Work closely with all engineering disciplines to ensure new product manufacturing processes are executed with employee safety, customer quality, efficiency, and on time delivery as critical considerations.
• Collaborate with production personnel and management to effectively support safety related initiatives.
• Understand & ensure compliance of government regulations as related to the business.

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship now and in the future.
• BS Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years' relevant work experience
• Mechanical aptitude and curiosity to comprehend and address technical aspects of the role.
• Leverage skills and knowledge of tools such as Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Solidworks.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong continuous improvement expertise to identify and implement process enhancements.
• Ability to effectively prioritize projects to ensure timely and efficient completion.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.