The Manufacturing Engineer reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, is responsible for supporting all facets of Wagner product development through manufacturing process design & execution and improving manufacturing and business processes by studying and analyzing product, labor, workflow and manufacturing methods.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management deems necessary.

• Liaison for product/part development, manufacturing methods, processes and capabilities within Wagner.
• Seek out product manufacturing improvements to include current and new processes, machinery and tooling.
• Establish new and improve process standards, documentation and training to Wagner and ISO standards & requirements.
• Develop manufacturing methods and routing operations utilizing most efficient processes that optimize both manufacturing cost and quality.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on process and methods of manufactured products and components to decrease time & cost and increase efficiency, quality and safety.
• Research and investigate latest technologies and make recommendations for process and machinery improvements to include capital purchases. Aptitude to question the status quo.
• Aid in developing machine specific operator training and facilitation.
• Support quality control objectives to resolve issues and delays in production and maximize process and product reliability.
• Ensure that manufacturing procedures follow safety and environmental guidelines.
• Effectively communicate with all levels of the organization in a team environment.
• Actively employ lean manufacturing practices of root cause analysis, work flow and balance, and 5S.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of four-year degree with a focus in Engineering or related field, or 10 years previous work as a manufacturing engineer or similar role.
• Working knowledge of current metal industry fabrication methods and component manufacturing processes, equipment and standards.
• TIG & MIG welding experience and working knowledge of industry standards.
• Lean certified and/or experience with lean practices and culture.
• Experience with metal stamping and pipe bending process and equipment a plus.
• Working knowledge of CO2 and fiber laser technologies & programming a plus.
• Familiarity in metalwork CNC turning and milling processes. Experience with Haas and Milltronic machine controls a plus.