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Sr Engineer - Manufacturing

Weidmann Electrical Technology Inc (Wicor) Saint Johnsbury, VT

Saint Johnsbury, VT

1mo ago Closed

$124k+/yr Full time Senior Automation Engineering

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Oct 18, 2026).

Job Description

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

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