Manufacturing Engineer, Waukesha

Manufacturing Engineer
Location: N25 W***** Paul Road, Pewaukee, WI *****
Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Competitive Compensation
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The Dixon Group is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Dixon Sanitary Division!
In this role you will plan, direct, and coordinate manufacturing processes in an industrial plant.
Develop, evaluate, and improve production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs.
Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements.
Who We Are:
The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide.
The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture.
As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
At The Dixon Group, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation's heroes.
Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
What You'll Do:
Develop the most efficient processes to complete manufacturing builds
Design fixtures and gages to help manufacture products
Specify and help procure new equipment to continually improve efficiency (automation)
Help develop product designs to ensure they are optimal for manufacturability
Travel to suppliers, as necessary, to help improve their processes to provide us with cost-saving and/or quality improvements
Support Quality Assurance with Fixture & Gage design and project related tasks
Develop and follow through on Continual Improvement projects
What We're Looking For:
High School Diploma or equivalent required
5 to 10 years of manufacturing or mechanical engineering experience
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related
Strong understanding of mechanical drawings
Demonstrated understanding of engineering principles and mechanical aptitude
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Excellent math skills
SolidWorks (or other 3D CAD) experience
Proficient in Word, Excel
Strong communication skills- answering technical questions.
Ability to generate ideas for process improvements and lean manufacturing.
What We Offer:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
Competitive salary
Monthly Bonus program
401K retirement plan
Training opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
Gym reimbursements, and more!
Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!
The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws.
Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons.
The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law.
To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements.
The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.)
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