Position: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Oshkosh, WI
Pay:30-32/hour
Long term contract to hire
Position Summary:
The Associate Manufacturing Engineer designs new, modified, or improved components and process tooling in line with engineering standards and project scope. This is an entry-level role within the operations engineering organization, focused on developing foundational knowledge and supporting various manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform basic engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks under close supervision.
- Support senior engineers in the preparation of plans, designs, computational methods, and reports.
- Assist on projects with limited complexity.
- Prepare vehicle layouts and component part drawings with supporting calculations (e.g., weight distribution).
- Select parts and/or design components while considering cost and quality.
- Follow project progress on the assembly floor or during prototype builds as directed.
- Generate bills of material and assembly drawings.
- Adhere to project time schedules.
- Utilize engineering tools, including CAD software.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Ability to create detailed drawings.
- Proficient in tolerance stack-up analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with CAD modeling software.
- Experience with mechanical design.
- Ability to apply material science principles within design.
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience creating manufacturing tools, jigs, and fixtures.
- Experience with Catia software.
- Familiarity with various manufacturing processes and equipment.
- Internship experience in an engineering-related field.
- Knowledge of equipment or automobile manufacturing.
- Familiarity with Lean and/or Six Sigma tools.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Core Competencies
- Inspires and Motivates: Engages, motivates, and inspires others through trust and collaboration. Makes decisive moves and accepts responsibility, supporting others in uncovering their strengths.
- Builds Collaborative Relationships: Establishes productive relationships across business areas; values and connects with people at all levels.
- Coaches & Develops: Prioritizes development for self and others, delegates with growth in mind, provides candid feedback, and encourages ownership.
- Encourages Innovation & Inclusion: Champions creative ideas and process improvements. Welcomes diverse backgrounds and perspectives, fostering inclusion.
- Aligns Organization: Aligns strategies and goals to achieve impactful results; communicates decisions clearly and considers broad business impacts.
- Drives Strategic Thinking: Understands the global business environment and communicates shared purpose to achieve results.
Communication & Decision Making
- Communicates effectively across internal and external groups.
- Interprets technical procedures, manuals, and regulations.
- Prepares written communications regarding complex or sensitive topics.
- Regularly makes decisions on project methods and sequences based on established practices.
Working Conditions
Physical Demands
- Frequent: standing, sitting, walking, hearing, talking, typing, fine/manual dexterity, upper extremity repetitive motion
- Occasional: reaching, climbing, driving, bending/kneeling, lifting/carrying up to 30 lbs., pushing/pulling up to 30 lbs.
Non-Physical Demands
- Frequent: analysis/reasoning, communication, mental computation, reading, sustained mental activity
- Occasional: writing
Environmental Demands
- Frequent: task changes, exacting work
- Occasional: solo work, high-volume public contact, dust, temperature extremes, loud noise, physical danger, hazardous substance exposure
Schedule & Demands
- Routine shift hours; infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation
- High volume and variable work demands with intermittent stress or deadline pressure
The Process: To apply for this position, please follow these steps: Apply for this job with your current resume. We’ll get back to you the same day with some feedback on your application. Next you’ll be invited to an online screening conversation so we can go over the job requirements together and you can ask questions. After this stage we’ll give you more feedback on your application and select the candidates to move forward in the process. Typically steps 1 to 4 takes less than 24 hours.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
HRU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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