Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Job Overview

For 75 years Rice Lake Weighing Systems has been a successful, growth-oriented company known as a leader in the weighing industry and our community. Located in scenic northwestern Wisconsin just 90 miles from Minneapolis, RLWS offers big city careers in a small-town atmosphere. As Manufacturing Engineer, you ll be a part of a fast-paced, well organized, and talented Electrical Integration team! In this role, you would be providing support to the manufacturing operation and lead the efforts of bringing new products into production.

Duties & Responsibilities

You would be responsible for:

• Working in cross-functional teams to develop prototype production runs, review/write product specifications and train department supervisors and employees on new product manufacturing
• Providing design for manufacturing feedback on new product developments
• Identifying the assembly structure required by manufacturing and communicating it to engineering
• Creating routings and work instructions for new product developments
• Setting up new production lines including determining the space requirements and production flow
• Designing and building tooling as well as identifying equipment needed for production assembly
• Communicating product issues encountered in manufacturing to engineering
• Working with quality on non-conforming product and root cause
• Initiating and executing ECOs for product improvements for manufacturability

You ll also need to be able to:

• Assist with process improvement, cost reductions, cost containment and value-added issues plant wide either as an individual contributor or within a team
• Provide specifications or other technical data as required, identify problem areas, develop and apply corrective actions

What it s like with the Manufacturing Engineering Team at Rice Lake Weighing Systems

• Team Environment: Our team is collaborative, well organized, and dynamic.
• Safety: Our corporate office is also our main manufacturing facility. You will find yourself in the manufacturing facility from time to time, so we provide the personal protective equipment you would need.
• Dress code: Business casual. We appreciate individual style, while keeping it appropriate for colleagues and customers.

Why You ll Love this Job

• Opportunities to grow. We are a growing global company and our product offerings are growing too!
• Work/Life balance. We know how to dedicate our time and creativity at work, while knowing the importance of enjoying life. Our office is a great mix of working with like-minded engineers who live in the Northwoods of Wisconsin.
• New skills. We promote ongoing learning and growth through continuous improvement. From online training and tools to attending conferences and summits, we ensure our team has the training and tools they need to be successful.
• Team environment. Work independently and as part of a team. Our engineers, production supervisors, project managers and everyone in-between work closely with each other to support projects that come through our team.

Why You ll Love Rice Lake Weighing Systems

Many of our jobs come with great benefits - including a private near-site clinic, ways to save for the future, and opportunities for career advancement - all in a safe and inclusive work environment. Some offerings are dependent upon the status or location of the role and can include the following:

• Competitive salary paid weekly
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• No-cost clinic for plan members
• 401(k) savings plan with Profit Sharing and match
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Skills development and training
• Stability - no layoffs in over 75 years

Requirements

• Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field
• In addition, five (5) years of experience in a high-volume electrical production environment
• Lean Manufacturing tools/techniques and CAD experience required

Additional Skills Needed:

• Outstanding personal computing skills including Excel, Word, Project
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

This position would require on-site presence at our Corporate Headquarters in Rice Lake, Wisconsin; telecommuting is not available.

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment and for-cause drug screens.

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