Manufacturing Engineer II

Signicast is the industry’s leading investment casting manufacturer. Through the hard work and dedication of our employees, we satisfy our customer's needs by safely delivering a quality product on-time, at a competitive price. Working at Signicast means becoming part of a world-class company. With industry-leading Total Rewards package and the potential to grow your career with us. Signicast doesn’t just invest in you— we help you invest in a future!

JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE:

Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, the Manufacturing Engineer II is responsible for managing production part number projects for ECN’s and Transfers, including tooling, fixtures, gauging, production routings, schedules, dimensional approval, costs, profitability, and customer contact / correspondence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded from time to time to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary.

- Comply with all safety and health guidelines, quality standard practices/procedures and housekeeping standards.

- Prioritize customer satisfaction, timeliness, and quality.

- Develops and facilitates intermediate production part number projects including significant part redesign and complex mold setups for solidification, challenging secondary operations, component sub-assemblies, and subcontract selection/support on 10 or more active projects in multiple facilities.

- Manages projects in advance markets such as the automotive, aerospace, defense and/or medical markets.

- Supports intermediate quality responsibilities for production released part projects by creating customer quality documentation, identifying and reaching resolution on gaps/conflicts, and supports customer complaints.

- Independently develops, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods through part sampling, manufacturing feedback, and customer feedback.

- Participate in company advancement projects.

- Applies investment casting knowledge to improve operational performance in Dip/Dewax, tooling design, melt, and heat treat.

- Determines the process steps, tooling and gauging, the materials and supplies to be used for efficient and cost-effective manufacturing.

- Manages part number projects to meet or exceed customer expectations for timing and quality.

- Uses technical ability to influence process knowledge and manufacturing teams/leadership.

- Contributing team member during line down situations.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Requires a bachelor's degree in technical engineering field from a four-year college or university and 3 + years’ experience; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience with CAD preferred.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Requires the ability to operate various equipment to include various precision measuring devices and lifting devices. Requires a broad knowledge of tooling, material characteristics, and general manufacturing and machining practices. Should be knowledgeable and/or familiar with applicable ISO/IATF/AS and quality system requirements and policies. Become knowledgeable of 3D solid modeling (SolidCast) and NX (UniGraphics). Understand GD&T principles and continuous flow manufacturing principles. Proficient with MS Office Suite products.

A full job description is available upon request

Benefits: Our Total Rewards program offers world class benefits for this full-time position:

- Medical Insurance-PPO & HDHP HSA within 61 days of your start date

- Dental & Vision insurance

- Wellness Program

- Life Insurance

- Short-term & Long Term disability

- Paid vacations plus 10 paid Holidays

- Quarterly Performance Bonus

- 401k Matching up to 5.5%

- Tuition Reimbursement

- On-site Fitness center (Hartford & Brown Deer Only)

- On-site Chiropractor (Hartford Only)

Signicast offers a breadth of opportunities from career development planning to help our employees grow into their next position through individualized planning and training to in-depth leadership development for our next generation of leaders.

Signicast is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.