Manufacturing Engineer II - Fabrication (Plastics)

OverviewSub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances is a longstanding, family-owned company in the Madison area. Icons of design and paragons of performance and quality, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove are the refrigeration, cooking, and dishwashing specialists found in world's most luxurious homes. We look for team members who are driven by innovation and excellence, striving to serve our customers by doing what is right-with integrity, teamwork, and accountability.The Sub-Zero Fabrication Business Unit team includes two engineers and six technicians working across three shifts to assist with daily troubleshooting and projects. This engineering role will support this team with a primary focus on plastics manufacturing.Growth and development are important aspects of this position. Whether you aspire to be a leader or a technical expert, this position will set you up for success in the future.Primary ResponsibilitiesThe Manufacturing Engineer II has a strong emphasis on Fabrication within our manufacturing environment. This includes exposure to new technologies and automated equipment which create opportunities for developing new technical skills. This position would be working in a hands-on manufacturing environment where safety & quality are of upmost importance. Individuals in this role can expect to work amongst various disciplines of Engineers, Maintenance, and Operations in our manufacturing atmosphere. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:Possess the desire and the skills to learn about variety of fabrication equipment and processesPossess good troubleshooting skills to support maintenance and fabrication engineering tech teamsEstablish safety and quality as top priorities throughout manufacturing practices, procedures, and equipmentAbility to prioritize and complete tasks and support production needs with limited supportResearch, develop, and implement new manufacturing technologies and processesProvide engineering support for variety of fabrication processes, including plastics, stamping, turret punching, laser cutting, bending, welding, surface finishing, and grindingWork with outside contractors to coordinate equipment repair, upgrade, or installationInitiate, develop, and implement cost reduction projects to assist the manufacturing plant in achieving operational KPI goalsUtilize lean/six sigma principles during project implementationLead and/or participate in manufacturing capacity increase initiatives to support sales growthPrepare appropriation requests for capital investmentsEnsure that the projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budgetAbility to communicate detailed technical information to an audience with various levels of technical understanding.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree3-7 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing environmentGood leadership and communication skills (courteous, professional, and positive)Self-starter with the ability to establish, prioritize, and organize responsibilitiesAbility to think outside the box to generate new improvement ideasAbility to work on multiple large projects with strict timelinesWillingness to work non-standard hours to assist production as neededPreferred Qualifications:Mechanical, Industrial, or Materials Engineering degree (or related)Plastics manufacturing experienceSHAPE programming knowledgeFamiliarity with Geiss equipmentWe value our employees by providing:Competitive compensation based on skillsIndustry leading health, dental, and vision plansGenerous 401 (K) savings and profit sharingOn-site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking pathsEducation assistance and internal training programsElectric vehicle chargingMaternity & paternity leaveInterested in learning more on our robust benefits package we offer? Click here!