Blast Cleaning Technologies is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Milwaukee

About Company:

Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc. (BCT) is proud to be the leader in shot blast innovation! We are dedicated to our customers, resulting in continuous company growth year over year.

Why Work at BCT?

Highly Competitive Pay and Benefit Plans: We recognize skill and dedication with superior compensation and benefits.

Medical Insurance: ZERO DOLLAR MONTHLY PREMIUM Medical Insurance with Wellness Program -no monthly medical insurance premiums deducted from your paycheck.

Engaged Leadership: You will love and know our CEO. Work with an ethical, hardworking, interactive leader who listens to employees at all levels.

Historic Location: Work in our over $2 million investment in upgrades and refurbishment at our historic West Allis location.

Comprehensive Benefits and 401K: We offer a full range of benefits.

PTO and Paid Holidays: Take advantage of our Flexible PTO plan and a competitive 10 paid U.S. holidays. We understand life happens, and we’re here to support you.

Casual Work Environment: Enjoy a casual dress code and friendly workplace.

Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your future with our tuition reimbursement program.

Onsite HR and IT Department: We provide dedicated onsite HR and IT support to ensure our employees' needs are met.

Our PACT

Our core values are rooted in the visionary spirit of our CEO, Carl Panzenhagen, who began his career as a teenager working in a foundry. As an adult his extensive industry experience and dedication led him to create a company free from bureaucracy and grounded in ethical business practices. Guided by Carl’s leadership, a small team of five evolved into a self-sustaining manufacturing powerhouse. Today, BCT proudly stands 260 employees strong and celebrates the completion of our cutting-edge foundry, a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation.

About the Role:

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our production processes. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and improving manufacturing systems, equipment, and processes to optimize production output and quality. Your work will directly impact our ability to meet customer demand and maintain our competitive edge in the market. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions that drive continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Evaluate current, and implement new, manufacturing processes to improve process flow, reducing lead times and costs.
• Provides manufacturing decision making by calculating production, labor and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Develop and lead projects for the improvement of current manufacturing capabilities and selection of new equipment and technology to expand internal capabilities.
• Develop work-holding fixturing for manual and robotic cells to aid fabrication, including creation of drawings per company standards.
• Provide support to fabrication departments to resolve technical issues.
• Perform BOM review and routing creation for internally manufactured parts (Cutting, machining, laser/waterjet, forming, welding).
• Provide manufacturing cost/time estimates for use in quotation of new jobs and parts orders.
• Work directly with manufacturing team to provide support and improve programs and designs.
• Develop and maintain documentation and SOPs for existing and new processes and equipment.
• Hold self and support team accountable to company and customer for meeting timelines and objectives.
• Assist in communication and documentation of daily project status and due dates.
• Helps drive and support BCT’s Culture and Core Values

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D software and working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar 2D drafting.
• Working knowledge of ERP system (Epicor preferred), including routings and work centers.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet company objectives.
• Strong interpersonal & written skills with desire to be an active team member.
• Demonstrate proficiency with computer skills MS Office programs.
• Welding knowledge (manual and robotics) preferred.

Education and/or Experience

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or metal fabrication industry required.
• Experience with Laser, waterjet, forming, welding, wire EDM and CNC mill/lathes.
• Experience with lean manufacturing preferred.