Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

Fives Gidding and Lewis is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. This position is part of the High Precision Machines business unit within the Fives Group.

Responsibilities

• Performs detailed analysis to process manufactured parts.
• Plans manufacturing processes, creates routings, programming, tooling and equipment lists for each application.
• Creates detailed work instructions for machinists.
• Designs and develops new tooling and fixtures as required.
• Stays current on new and developing manufacturing, fixturing and tooling technology.
• Serves as back-up to machine shop supervisor in his absence – approximately 20% responsibility.
• Participates in cost estimates, changes to current methods and creation of new methods, including cost savings calculations.
• Participates in New Product Development Design-for-Manufacturability process.
• Identifies new suppliers in order to reduce cost, lead time and flex the workload.
• Recommends changes to improve the efficiency of the department.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree in machining, manufacturing / industrial engineering or machinist apprenticeship preferred.
• 5-10 years related experience and/or training in an OEM, aerospace or heavy industry manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in CNC machining, grinding, setup, programming, and tooling across a range of machine sizes and types (large horizontal/vertical mills, large turning centers, grinders, 5-axis equipment, etc.).
• Demonstrated skill with MS Office and CAD/CAM tools.
• Experience: Ability to process parts for multiple types of machines (at least two types).
• Ability to program at least one type of current control systems and ability to learn additional types within six months, as needed in the future.
• Skilled in use of CAD/CAM software.
• Past experience working in a business system with a preference for SAP.
• Detail-oriented.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) to analyze key process variables.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of management and shop personnel.
• Strong teaming skills and a sense of urgency.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation.
• Annual performance incentive opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Opportunities for advancement within a global organization.

Why Come to Fives?

Fives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.