Manufacturing Engineer

Brief DescriptionGeneral Summary:Provide manufacturing and Industrial engineering processing and support for specified plant Manufacturing Departments while serving as a role model for the Flambeau Core Values. This is a 100% onsite position located in Baraboo, WI. Essential Duties Own and manage Molding process and sub-process Work closely with production team to achieve process flow requirements and meet plant goals. Support engineering team on successful implementation of new assets and processes: create operating procedures for new equipment, develop installation/qualification procedures, and determine maintenance schedules. Identify high priority opportunities for cost savings and provide these recommendations to management. Review scrap trends, conduct investigations with the maintenance and production team, and recommend / implement changes. Review data and create action plans for issues derived from the data Create, regularly review, and/or update manufacturing procedures as needed. Support the ‘Continuous Improvement’ and 5S programs. Designs and coordinates the manufacture of fixtures, dies, and automation as assigned to support the manufacture of product. Investigates, establishes, and implements requirements for equipment, tooling, materials, and methods of manufacturing, Establishes production standards, as well as performs cost control and cost reduction studies. Creates all work instructions, process flows, and cell layouts for all new and existing products assigned. Coordinates all assembly pre-production runs such as samples of the building of sub-assemblies, and all pilot builds up to and through initial production runs. Manages special projects as assigned and participates in meetings as required. All other jobs assignedRequirementsEducation/Certification Requirements: Applicant with a BS in plastics, ME or IE is desired. Candidates with equivalent business will be considered. PC literacy required.Experience Requirements Successful application of Lean/Six Sigma tools Exposure to robotics applications or concepts, workstation layout and methods engineering.Skill Requirements Attention to detail and problem solving skills Mathematical problem solving Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to successfully work in a team environment and resolve issues quickly and efficiently Exceptional communication skills Time management skills. Working knowledge of various types of manufacturing machinery and tools. Proven problem solving abilities and critical thinking. Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office.Physical Requirements May be required to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally Must be able to climb equipment, ladders and steep stairs Must have sufficient strength, agility and dexterity to perform all required tasksSupervision Over The Following RolesNAWork Schedule/Attendance /Overtime/Travel Requirements Approximately 40 hours a weekSummaryFlambeau offers a competitive wage plus medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, 401(k) with company match, life, free access to our onsite clinic, and more!All offers of employment by Flambeau are contingent on completion of a drug test within 2 business days of your offer acceptance and a background check with results in compliance with company policy.Flambeau, Inc. is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Upon hire, Flambeau uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility for roles based in the United States.