Mechanical Engineer

About Us

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. We employ approximately 4,400 people company-wide and are committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation. Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top-quality castings.

Responsibilities

• Define scope of project, working with all plant groups (production, maintenance, safety, quality, etc.)
• Design 3D working model
• Complete necessary FEA through Ansys and hand calculations to prove concept of design
• Detail 2D drawings, understanding material selection and GD&T
• Hydraulic and pneumatic design, schematics, and bills of materials
• Order all components, working with purchasing department
• Lead build of equipment
• Organize installation of equipment, through development of scope of work, and leadership of contractor and WF installation crews
• Follow-up with plants to transition equipment to full production
• Design/modify existing equipment
• Design of robot cells, following all WF/OSHA safety standards and guidelines

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provide job shadows for high school/college-aged students
• Lead summer interns or co-op students
• Lead installation crews, often serving as a direct supervisor, responsible for all safety and administrative duties (Hot Work Permits, Pre-job Meetings, Critical Lift Permits, New Equipment Buy-offs, Risk-ranking, etc.)

Skills

• Problem-solving
• Ability to work under pressure
• Creativity
• Ability to learn the functionality of a piece of equipment, mechanically inclined
• Determination to do whatever it takes to solve complex problems
• Ability to network and perform in cross-functioning teams of employees, from differing plants and departments
• Verbal and written communication

Equipment Used

• Microsoft Office
• Ansys
• SAP
• Autodesk (AutoCAD, Inventor, & Vault)
• Optics

Work Environment

Majority of time spent in manufacturing engineering office. Some additional areas include fabrication shop, machine shop, and foundry.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacations/holidays
• Wellness program
• Fitness membership
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employer-supported career development, including tuition reimbursement