Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

MicroPrecision is a leading supplier of precision machined and turned components located in Delavan, WI. We are a growing company, devoted to a safe working environment, focused on customer and employee success, and driven by continuous improvement. We are growing the world's best company in Delavan & Cudahy. MicroPrecision LLC has a history of steady employment (our average employee tenure is 8.2 years), a stable team-focused workforce, offers excellent working conditions, a climate-controlled facility & state-of-the-art equipment.

POSITION PURPOSE: Assists in the planning, directing, and coordinating of manufacturing processes and tooling, as well as CNC programming and machine setup. Full-time shift available: M-F

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the development of routing instructions for new and existing jobs.
• Assist in improving efficiencies for new and existing work, including improvement of tooling, processes, part quality and employee training.
• Recommend methods of improving employee efficiency and reducing waste of material and utilities, such as restructuring, job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocating workstations and equipment and involved in purchase of equipment.
• Reduce tooling costs; assist in development and maintenance of control system standardizing tools.
• Resource for supervisor and technical leads in correcting tooling and machining process problems. Assist in problem solving and troubleshooting of manufacturing problems in the manufacturing area.
• Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials, and parts, machining processes tooling and production equipment capabilities, and quality control standards.
• Assist in maintaining CNC department efficiency; may operate, set up machines, program for new or existing jobs, train and/or otherwise using expertise to assist in the smooth running of the CNC department.
• Assist the engineering manager in planning the use of facilities, equipment, materials and personnel to improve efficiency of operations and to identify areas of duplication.
• Assist the engineering manager in analyzing and planning requirements, workflow, layouts of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Assist in estimating production time, perform time studies, evaluate the way work is performed for maximum efficiency.
• Setup, program and operate CNC machines as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor of science degree in an engineering discipline is a plus, or a combination of work experience and education considered.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment required.
• Must have extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Manufacturing engineering experience in a high mix / high-volume environment preferred.
• Demonstrated workflow and productivity improvements.
• Experience using technology to improve material flow.
• Robotic experience a plus.
• Mastercam experience preferred.
• Turning center with live tooling and vertical milling with 4th-axis programming and setup experience necessary.
• Knowledge of six sigma methodology is preferred.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data.
• Strong decision making, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Exhibit core values of integrity and accountability.
• Maintain a clean, orderly and efficient work area.
• Demonstrates ability to read, write, speak, hear and interpret documents and instructions from both verbal and written English.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds safely.
• Physical demands include standing, bending, sitting and kneeling.
• Regularly possess manual dexterity for assembly of tooling, small parts and working with equipment and controls.
• Vision requirements include (corrective or non) close range, distance, color, peripheral and depth.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• General office environment.
• Exposure to moderate noises.
• Temperature variances.
• Exposure to fumes, chemicals and airborne particles.

Benefits & Perks of joining the MicroPrecision Family:

• Competitive, experience-based wages.
• $2,000 sign-on bonus.
• $2,000 referral bonus.
• Quarterly incentive bonus program.
• Paid weekly.
• Climate-controlled facility.
• PTO accrual begins upon hire - up to 3 weeks in first full year!
• 11 holidays.
• Education assistance - up to $5,000 per year per employee.
• Career advancement - ongoing training & opportunity for internal growth.
• Company lunches, annual pig roast.
• Onsite no cost annual flu shots.
• Tool purchase program.
• Safety shoe reimbursement of up to $150 per year.
• No cost prescription safety glasses.
• Uniform rental & laundry services available at low cost.
• Summer internships for local high school students & for employee's kids.
• State certified apprenticeship program.
• Casual work environment.
• Free coffee, fruit & ice cream.
• Benefits begin first of the month following 30 days.
• Medical plan.
• Near site clinic with zero-dollar health services, primary care, preventive care, walk-in visits, labs, prescriptions.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 5% company match & 100% vested.
• Immediately, pre-tax & after-tax options available.
• Company paid life ins - equal to annual salary.
• Life ins optional - up to $500,000.
• Company paid short term disability.
• Dental ins.
• Vision ins.
• Flex spending plan.
• Dependent care flex.
• Critical illness ins.
• Accident ins.
• Long term disability.
• Legal plan.
• Pet ins.
• Hospital indemnity.
• Employee assistance program - no cost & confidential.
• Travel assistance.
• Financial planning resources & onsite no cost financial advisor apt.