Manufacturing Engineer

Description

About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net .

About the role:

WEG has an excellent opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer in our Duluth office. The Manufacturing Engineer role for LV (Low Voltage) Electrical Panels involves providing technical assistance and engineering support to the manufacturing team. The role includes ensuring the production process is efficient, cost-effective, and meets quality standards. The position requires collaboration with Engineering (design), quality, and production teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues, optimize production processes, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• •Works closely with Engineering teams to provide feedback on product design for manufacturing.
• •Creates and maintains technical detailed documentation as technical specifications/drawings, Bills of Material, and troubleshooting procedures.
• •Analyzes and improves panel design to enhance efficiency in production and cost reduction.
• •Develops templates/poka-yokes for production to increase productivity and ensure quality.
• •Provides technical assistance and support to the manufacturing team for the assembly, testing and packing of new and/or current LV electrical panels projects, including prototypes.
• •Develops and updates standard operating procedures (SOPs) for production processes.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree, Field of study required: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Knowledge/Training

• •Strong Knowledge of electrical panel design, assembly and testing process
• •Proficiency in CAD software and other engineering tools
• •Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• •Experience with SAP is a differential
• •Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• •Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• •Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• •Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• •Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Experience:

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the manufacturing environment

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package. To Apply: All candidates must submit an updated resume and complete our application in order to be considered for this position. Must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.