Manufacturing Engineer

Come work with us – we will empower you to make decisions, ask you to focus on continuous improvement and implement your innovative ideas.

Come work where you are not just a number!

At Actuant your contributions are visible and opportunities for expanding your knowledge are unlimited.

Grow, Improve and Engage

Actuant’s guiding values and vision can only be achieved by hiring top talent. Come join a global company that has a motivated, customer-orientated, and continuous improvement focused workforce.

In return for your contributions to achieving our vision – you will be rewarded for your performance, have access to virtual and hands on learning and development opportunities and have the potential for career growth.

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Actuant Corporation is a $1.3B diversified industrial company serving customers from operations in more than 30 countries. The Actuant businesses are leaders in a broad array of niche markets including branded hydraulic tools and solutions; specialized products and services for energy markets and highly engineered position and motion control systems. The Company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Actuant business operations are divided into three segments focused on the markets we serve. For more information visit www.actuant.com .

ENERPAC is the global leading manufacturer of high-pressure hydraulic equipment, components and systems for industries such as offshore, oil & gas, construction, mining, petrochemical and manufacturing, supplying high force solutions to these and many other industries worldwide. ENERPAC operates in the market of 700 bar high-pressure hydraulic equipment. The company’s products and systems are designed to raise productivity and profit levels, while offering top quality, safety and total customer satisfaction.

Objectives and Expected Accomplishments

You will provide Engineering support for production – improving current fixturing and coming up with new solutions and supporting operational improvements to address and reduce safety, quality, delivery and cost concerns.

You will support assembly and test opportunities for improvement.

You will help drive continuous improvement within the plant through collaboration of the Manufacturing Engineer Department and other cross-functional departments including leading and participating on project teams.

Day in the Life

Soliciting, supporting, and addressing Continuous Improvement ideas generated from production areas.

Ensuring daily interaction with Quality, Production Supervision, and Supply Chain in conjunction with supporting production needs.

Checking all work on projects delegated including layouts, details, calculations, etc., for accuracy in support of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.

Support design for manufacturability and test with original designs or adaptations for fixtures and tooling.

Preparing studies and reports for estimates, progress and evaluation.

What makes this role exciting in this field, industry and/or compared to other companies?

Team Dynamics

You will work with an experienced group of Manufacturing Engineers regularly on projects who will also aid in your training and ongoing development toward operational excellence and continuous improvement.

You will utilize your collaborative working style to work cross-functionally with a diverse group on projects, but you will also work independently and drive the prioritization and multi-tasking of tasks and projects.

You will work closely with production floor to problem solve in support of day to day operations.

Benefits & Conveniences

In this Manufacturing Engineering role, you will have development opportunities to grow within our organization.

The Enerpac facility in Columbus is one of the largest facilities within Actuant. Come be part of a team where we can showcase our new building and drive toward making Enerpac world class.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Skills & Experience

Required:
3 years’ experience in a lean manufacturing environment

Comprehensive understanding of Lean tools (error proofing, flow, 5S, takt time, Kanban, standard work, etc.)

Strong desire for continuous improvement, driving for results, and innovation

Computer experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project), AutoCAD, and an ERP system (similar to Oracle)

Preferred:
Experience in machining and assembly/test operations, tooling evaluation, supplier qualification, facilities engineering, new product introduction processes and cost savings through improved processes/efficiencies

Education & Certification

Required:
Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering) from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

If you’re looking for a unique, exciting career with variety and potential for growth, Actuant offers challenges & extraordinary rewards for people on a global scale. Choose opportunity – choose Actuant !

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