What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manufacturing Engineer position at Wausau Window and Wall Systems?
Summary of Position:
Recommend and implement production processes, methods and controls.
Manage significant process and equipment engineering projects using cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide technical expertise on Linetec processes for customers and vendors
- Responsible for providing technical direction for assigned processes and equipment
- Communicate with other departments and management regarding manufacturing capabilities and other considerations to facilitate the manufacturing processes.
- Identify, research and implement significantly impactful projects, including new products and new technologies
- Review designs and make recommendations to improve process design, reduce cost, or increase production efficiency.
- Plan, organize, and schedule the work of key improvement projects
- Coordinate vendor and customer activity to support projects
- Report the current status of projects including timeline and budget
- Evaluate, cost justify and implement tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods
- Assist with technical aspects of Continuous Improvement projects and kaizen activity
- Apply statistical methods and perform analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and increased efficiency
- Develop written standard operating procedures and work instructions for key processes
- Apply Lean/Six Sigma principles
- Promote safety at all times
Qualifications and Requirements:
- B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical or Industrial Engineering (or related field)
- 10 years applicable experience in a manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma concepts
- Computer proficiency (Excel, Outlook, CAD, Allen Bradley PLC experience preferred)
- Experience with process equipment and control system
- Strong written and verbal communication skills – technical writing experience preferred
- Large Project management experience and the ability to multi-task
- Excellent interpersonal communication and influential leadership skills
- Knowledge of aluminum finishing is a plus
Work Environment:
- 75% exposure to the production environment. (Heat, operating machinery and noise)
- Office duties require sitting behind a desk, performing tasks on a computer
- Plant duties require standing and moving about the facility and equipment on a daily basis
- Position involves limited travel
Other Duties As Assigned
Apogee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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