Job Description:

Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Watertown, SD

Reporting to: Manufacturing Engineer Lead

On-Site/Hybrid/Remote:On-Site

Travel Required:0%

Looking for a Manufacturing Engineering position in a great facility that allows you to experience so many pieces of the manufacturing process?

This position is a crucial part of the Watertown, SD Manufacturing Engineering (ME) team. The role allows the selected candidate to learn much more than just one area of the manufacturing process. The ME team plays an integral role in all processes that take place on the manufacturing floor and the team members will have the opportunity to work on many different projects, guide small teams, and take actions on developing solutions to specific engineering / production issues.

The Manufacturing Engineer position requires the ability to provide solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope. Responsibilities include but not limited to continuous improvement of work flow, root cause analysis, best practice documentation & training, intermediate project management, quality improvement initiatives, zero harm safety initiatives, development of non-standard work approaches, and the ability to work independently or in a team environment to deliver optimal results. This position requires the ability to suggest, plan, and implement methods to improve the company True North objectives related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Customer Satisfaction, and Morale.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you are the technical expert for mid-range operations projects. Defining project scope, setting targets and leading deployment of mid-range projects will be a minimum expectation. Developing tools and systems to improve the business will also be a crucial part of the role. You will be expected to develop others to understand behavioral based goals and objectives that will aid in achieving desirable results.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Support medium scope operations projects related to company objectives.

• Optimize business systems to be efficient and sustainable.

• Use cost analysis tools, knowledge of supplier base and manufacturing systems to aid in the procurement of mid-range operations projects. This may range from new test fixtures to acetone stills to new technology torque devices.

• Use a variety of tools to analytically eliminate problems.

• Fully understand what lean means here and how to apply the principles to our environment.

• Use statistical process controls, data, facts, scientific methods, etc to aid you in driving change.

• Investigation of new manufacturing processes

• Use proper process change notification systems to ensure that others are being involved in improvements.

• Manage and prioritize many projects at one time.

• Provide meaningful inputs to 3P efforts to reduce safety concerns & cost, but increase quality, delivery, and ease of manufacturability.

• Give meaningful input and suggestions along with technical documentation to support your decisions.

• Work collectively as a group toward a common goal and understand what the impact certain sacrifices may have on those goals.

• Lead teams towards specific goals and solutions. Work interdepartmentally and understand each teams roadblocks. This may include the use of 7 ways brainstorming, value stream mapping, standard work creation, etc.

Required Qualifications

• 4 Year Engineering Degree (Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical preferred)

• 1-2 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience

• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, welding, fab, laser, hydraulics, etc

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Lean knowledge and ability to teach others about lean

• Cost analysis and project justification experience

• Mentor lower-level engineers and technicians

• Ability to use CAD,MS Project, Vizio, other software as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• CNC programming, Lean Certifications, Welding Certifications, 3P Experience, Capital Expense ROI, Project management, Manufacturing Process Automation knowledge preferred

The salary range for this position is $59,200.00 - $88,800.00 USD annual. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

Terex Overview:

At Terex,we fully embrace the increasingly diverse world around us and strive to create an empowering and welcoming workplace culture. We are a $4.0 billion publicly traded global manufacturer of materials processing and aerial work platform products and services. We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact.

While our operations are global, each office or factory is a close-knit community. We value diversity, equity and inclusion, safety, integrity, respect, servant leadership, courage, citizenship, and continuous improvement. It's an exciting time to be part of the expanding manufacturing sector - come join us!

Additional Information:

We see inclusion as a key to our success and are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions, ensuring equity within our workplace.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.

Terex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.