Sr Engineer - Manufacturing

Weidmann Electrical Technology Inc (Wicor) is hiring a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to strengthen manufacturing performance through process, equipment, and factory layout development. This onsite role in Saint Johnsbury, VT focuses on safer operations, effective production, and hands-on delivery of capital and expense initiatives across the facility.

What you will do

• Support the success of the business through active involvement in and support of QST Process, EMS, and QMS principles.
• Drive continuous process improvement by developing and maintaining appropriate manufacturing technologies.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement efficient shutdowns to minimize planned and unplanned downtime.
• Create or close work orders for production equipment and facility repairs or upgrades.
• Enter purchase requests for services and products that support production equipment and facility repairs or upgrades.
• Develop, manage, and execute Capital & Expense projects to upgrade, maintain, or replace production equipment.
• Evaluate equipment condition and recommend rebuild or replacement, including recommendations for spare parts to reduce the cost of unscheduled downtime.
• Build equipment needs and project estimates to support yearly budget planning.
• Manage contractors, including required paperwork, compliance with the current WEIDMANN contractor safety briefing package, and daily sign in/out at designated locations.
• Ensure employee safety by evaluating processes and equipment and taking prompt action when unsafe situations occur.
• Plan and implement production processes by studying customer requirements and incorporating appropriate technology.
• Determine project feasibility by forecasting costs and requirements.
• Lead new process and equipment implementation projects using team and project management tools and techniques.
• Design, develop, plan, purchase, and maintain facilities, processes, production equipment, and tooling to meet business needs.
• Provide input for continual improvement projects, preventive and corrective actions, and related problem resolution for products, documentation, procedures, or materials.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops and review of professional publications.
• Have the responsibility to halt or change a process when it is not achieving planned results.
• Provide technical information, product know-how, and training to Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Customer Service/Sales, other Weidmann sites, and local management.
• Serve as a liaison between Production and Customer Service/Sales when technical questions arise or product specifications are unclear.
• Support establishing new customer production requirements and assist with new customer product contract review.
• Maintain engineering information by keeping files available to support day-to-day needs.
• Assure adherence to federal, state, and local legal requirements for manufacturing operations, and perform assigned duties in line with customer and business requirements.
• Participate in team-based improvement activities and work independently or with other professionals.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering and 10 years of experience, or a related technical degree and 15 years of experience.
• Proficiency in Autocad.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to use micrometers, calipers, and other precision instruments.
• Proficiency in LOTUS, WORD, and other Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of SAP.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience solving problems.
• Ability to train others.
• Knowledge of Lean 6 Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S.

Technologies

• Autocad
• LOTUS
• WORD
• Microsoft Office
• SAP

Compensation and benefits

• Starting Rate: USD 124,000 per year
• Medical insurance with an accompanying health savings account, vision and dental insurance, and PTO
• 401k plan with company match; company paid basic life and AD&D insurance; STD and LTD
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program
• Additional programs include Wellness, clothing allowance, computer loan, and tuition reimbursement