Manufacturing Engineer
About the role
The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for controlling multiple project activities in the areas of product/process design, product/process modifications, manufacturability studies, plant usage, plant layouts, capital investments and engineering documentation.
Responsibilities
- Prepares R.F.E.'s for projects to implement new tools and equipment.
- Leads design estimation process, including determining the feasibility of design, estimating design times, requirements, assembly, testing, and project costs.
- Determines and calculates financial justification for projects through labor savings, efficiency gains, scrap reduction, safety hazard elimination, etc.
- Performs financial analysis to include IRR and payback period.
- Develops documentation necessary for manufacturability, including Bills of Materials, Product Flow Charts, Part Drawings, Assembly Drawings, Schematic (Air, Lube, and Hydraulics), Piping Drawings, and Orientation Drawings.
- Communicates design intent to electrical engineering, ensuring electrical requirements are included in the design, and the product operates in the most efficient manner, without unnecessary complexity.
- Manages total project activities with a plan for timely completion.
- Provides technical assistance to all company departments, as well as other divisions and customers.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering discipline or equivalent experience to prove capabilities.
- Minimum of two years’ experience as a product/design/mechanical/manufacturing engineer or related engineering field.
- Proficient in project management and communication skills.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess problems or issues with manufacturing equipment.
- SolidWorks and other applicable engineering programs preferred.
- Ability to operate CAD system efficiently.
Qualifications
Competitive Salary, Bonus Potential, 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years, 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP, Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Employer paid disability plans and life insurance, Paid Time Off & Holidays, Various Work Schedules, Tuition support for degree and continuous education, Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Variety of Work Schedules
- Tuition support for degree and continuous education
- Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment
Skills
- Technical & Mechanical Skills
- Project Management
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
- Design Estimation Process
- Financial Analysis
- Manufacturing Documentation
- Electrical Engineering Integration
- Project Implementation
- Technical Assistance
Benefits
- 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
- 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Variety of Work Schedules
- Tuition support for degree and continuous education
- Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment
Pay
The salary range for this position is $72,000 to $89,500 with potential to earn an annual bonus.
Schedule
Various Work Schedules
Company
About Quanex, A Part Of Something Bigger
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.
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