Manufacturing Cost Engineer

Overview

Do you enjoy helping customers achieve their daily goals? At Bent Tubes, LLC in Neenah, WI our team is driven, hardworking, and enthusiastic about producing quality products and delivering a high level of customer satisfaction. If this describes how you like to work, apply today!

Reports to : Divisional Manager

Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm (Day Shift)

Location : This is an on-site position located at our Neenah, WI location. Remote work and relocation are not available.

Benefits : Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, PTO, holiday pay and more

Travel : 10%

Company : For 25 years, Value Added Distributors (VAD), and our family of companies has been a leading provider of hydraulic components in the industrial marketplace. Headquartered in Wisconsin, we take pride in our midwestern work ethic and our team of employees, providing outstanding products and unparalleled service to our valued customers. Operating in eight states with eighteen locations throughout the mid-western, southern, and eastern United States, we utilize state of the art equipment and employ the newest techniques allowing us to offer advancement opportunities in a continually growing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) landscape.

Job Overview

Manufacturing Cost Engineer partners with sales, customers, customer service, quality, and manufacturing team members to ensure customer expectations are met through exceptional quality designs and cost projections. They analyze processes, design efficiency / workflows, and implement strategies to enhance productivity, quality and cost. The role requires a blend of engineering principles, analytics, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• In coordination with fellow engineers and the Divisional Manager, plan, execute and manage projects aimed at continuous improvement, working with various teams and stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with management, clients, vendors, and production staff to gather information, provide updates, and ensure alignment on project goals.
• Design and implement control systems, including inventory control, logistics, and material flow systems.
• Estimate production costs (material, labor, equipment, and indirect cost) analyze cost-saving methods and assess the impact of product design changes on expenditures.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and other project documents to understand the cope and requirements. Provide feedback on specs related to customer drawings.
• Develop and manage production schedule, coordinating resources and activities to meet production goals. Update routing of product orders per operational requirements.
• Establish and maintain quality control procedures to ensure products meet specified standards and minimize defects.
• Work alongside the production and quality teams to address quality issues and support actions necessary to reduce the number of non-conformances.
• Data entry and database management required.
• Conduct time studies to understand, document, and improve processes.
• Participate in a culture that works with a sense of urgency and disciplined adherence that supports customer quality and delivery expectations while achieving profitability targets.
• Identify and address any issues or delays that may disrupt production, ensuring timely delivery.
• Participate in safety practices and policies.
• Participate in training and lead by example, including but not limited to quality standards, safety practices and compliance.
• The description of responsibilities is not exhaustive. There will be additional duties assigned per company, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Competencies (Skills & Qualifications)

Education and Experience

Licenses and Certifications

Workplace Environment

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The mental and physical requirements are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Value Added Companies comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants, candidates, and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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