Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at AMSOIL INC. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, optimizing, and managing industrial processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety across various manufacturing operations. This role will use a continuous improvement methodology to hone our processes, ensuring operations run smoothly while minimizing costs and environmental impact. The work location for this position is at the AMSOIL Center located in Superior, Wisconsin.

Core Responsibilities:

• Designing and Developing Processes:
  
  
  
  
  • Create and implement new production methods to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Recommend equipment upgrades to reduce ergonomic issues and production bottlenecks.
  • Analyze current processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement solutions to optimize performance.
  • Work with operators to ensure accurate work instructions are maintained.
  
  
  
  
• Safety & Quality Focus:
  
  
  
  • Ensure processes are designed with safety in mind.
  • Collaborate with the Safety Committee to better understand safety concerns and recommend potential improvements.
  • Use data generated by the Quality Team to identify leading indicators of quality concerns and implement countermeasures as needed.
  • Develop and manage process safeguards to ensure AMSOIL INC. quality is never compromised and systemic error proofing is maximized.
  • Look for opportunities to improve performance related to environmental regulations.
  • Conduct tests and monitor process performance throughout production to ensure quality and compliance.
  
  
  
  
• Equipment Identification and Commissioning:
  
  
  
  • Recommend and help to provide justification for new equipment.
  • Assist with project management for assigned projects related to AMSOIL INC. facilities, equipment, and new installs including bid packages, proposal evaluation, and budget management.
  • Look for opportunities to improve the quality, speed, functionality, etc. of existing AMSOIL equipment and assets.
  • Develop training and system documentation to be utilized by the AMSOIL INC. production and maintenance departments.
  • Train staff on new equipment and processes.
  
  
  
  

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering).
• A minimum of four years of experience in process engineering concepts or equivalent combination of related training and experience.
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma certification (preferred).
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and the ability to be insurable for AMSOIL INC. vehicles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Please note that we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.

Benefits:

• Paid time off and paid holidays each year
• Employee bonus program
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Competitive health benefits
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) options
• Affordable group dental, vision, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Employee discount on product
• Corporate gym membership