Milwaukee Tool · 1 day ago
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
Menomonee Falls, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMilwaukee Tool is a leading brand in the construction industry that emphasizes the importance of its people and culture. The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer will act as a liaison between New Product Development and Operations, responsible for leading manufacturing implementation processes to support product strategy and ensuring the successful launch of quality new products.
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Responsibilities
Lead mid to high level manufacturing projects, providing direction, guidance and engineering expertise to team members
Attend NPD meetings, work with the Operations Team to develop and maintain manufacturing action plans for new tooling, equipment, and production scheduling needs
Coordinate NPD builds and follow up actions, including but not limited to Engineering Builds, Qualification Builds, and Pilot builds
Create collaborative project communication channels with NPD, Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Scheduling, Quality, Supervision, and floor operators
Develop and maintain Gantt Charts, Project Schedule, Risk Assessment, and Contingency Plans
Develop agendas to facilitate and document project meetings
Deliver formal presentations to leadership regarding project status
Manage suppliers of capital equipment for turn-key applications / custom equipment. Manage cost, timing and budget of each project
Research, develop, and implement new manufacturing processes and capital equipment to improve current throughput, scrap/rework reduction, reduce cost, improve quality and improve reliability
Drive major strategic cost, quality and delivery initiatives with aggressive focus on breakthrough process and technology improvements to achieve a substantial competitive advantage
Work with prototypes to confirm manufacturing time/cost estimates and test proposed manufacturing processes
Conduct equipment certification and run-off, using statistical analysis tools to verify process rate, capability and Gage R&R
Familiar with GD&T, Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, and Control Plans
Ability to use CAD to design tooling, fixtures, and gages
Assist with Continuous Improvement Projects
Kaizen Activities, Visual Management, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, OEE, Work Instructions, Time Studies, Line Balancing, etc
Perform a wide variety of calculations and software aided analysis
Possess a creative and innovative approach to problem solving
Provide multiple what-if scenarios to find best total cost solution
Exhibit vision and foresight to test process extremes and build a robust risk assessment analysis matrix to ensure project success
Well rounded understanding of financial impacts
Other Duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering/Technology or equivalent years of directly related experience
Minimum five years related experience in a manufacturing environment
Minimum one year project management experience
Specialty skills in Metal Stamping, Forging, Machining, or Assembly applications desired
Self-starter, sense of urgency, excellent communication skills
Strong decision making skills with the ability to grasp technical concepts quickly
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite – Including MS Project
CAD Proficient
Preferred
Controls and Automation experience preferred
Benefits
Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
Generous 401 (K) savings plan
Education assistance
On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
And many more, check out our benefits site HERE
Company
Milwaukee Tool
Milwaukee Tool manufactures electric power tools and accessories.
5001-10000 employees
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