Job Summary
We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to lead and optimize manufacturing processes within our facilities. This role is integral to driving continuous improvement, ensuring manufacturing efficiency, and maintaining high-quality standards across all operations. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, implement innovative solutions, and elevate manufacturing performance.
*Not Remote / No Hybrid*
Reports to the Production Engineering Manager. Scope and quantity of projects reflects low to moderate levels of ability and experience related to Wilwood product manufacturing development.
Wilwood Engineering is a global developer of high-performing braking solutions and technologies. We utilize innovative design systems to streamline operations and deliver products and services to the automotive industry. We are looking for an experienced manufacturing engineer to identify opportunities for improvement, increasing productivity while maintaining product quality. The ideal candidate will have a natural drive to improve processes and lead dynamic projects that improve the way brake parts are delivered to customers around the world.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create and design tooling in 2D/3D SolidWorks CAD system.
- Responsible for initial concept designs and if required control logic outlines.
- Coordinate prototype tooling development and process validation.
- Support tooling design for CNC machining such as Horizontal & Vertical Milling, and Multi-Axis Turning Centers.
- Support Finishing Department processes that include anodizing, e-coating, powder coating, laser engraving and screen printing.
- Support Assembly Department tooling and testing requirements and process improvements.
- Create improved production tooling designs and manufacturing processes for high usage, and high value products.
- Leverage new manufacturing tools like additive manufacturing, 3D scanning and automation.
- Communicate technical information as required by customers or vendors within the scope of assigned projects.
- Periodic travel to customer, vendor, and/or test locations as required within the scope of assigned projects.
- Communicate technical information to required departments to push project timelines forward.
- Alert management to potential design risks.
- Proactively bring updates to related project meetings.
- Provide technical assistance to designated R&D/Eng personnel.
- Maintain effective operational procedures to assure process control and accuracy.
- Ensure that projects are cost effective, price competitive and maintain a high standard of quality and integrity.
- Monitor and report, when necessary, on critical producibility or high variability points within the developmental process flow.
- Participate in the “Research and Development to Production Transition” process to assure good configuration control and low design and inventory risk.
- Maintain currency in latest relevant manufacturing technologies.
- Seek professional growth and advancement through continued education.
Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree in engineering – Manufacturing, Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
· Automotive related experience
· Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
· Attention to detail and good organizational skills
· Hands-on 3D modeling proficiency (SolidWorks preferred)
· In-depth understanding of lean manufacturing principles
· Hands-on experience building small prototypes
Preferred Qualifications:
· 2 years’ experience in engineering
· Working knowledge of FEA simulation software
· Experience with hydraulics, braking systems, and vehicle dynamics
· Lean Six Sigma certification
· Proficiency with analytical tools, workflow time studies, and process balancing
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to read ANSI Y14.5 drawings with an understanding of true positioning and geometric tolerancing, and a working knowledge of descriptive geometry.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Knowledgeable of materials and processes in a manufacturing environment in order to determine good manufacturing practices. Ability to translate these concepts into tangible benefits.
Physical demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for several hours, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, walk, talk, or hear, reach with hands and arms, and use a personal computer. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up the 30 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (color vision helpful), peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Wilwood Engineering is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws
Pay: $75,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have hands on experience building small prototypes?
- Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering – Manufacturing, Mechanical or Automotive Engineering?
Work Location: In person
