Manufacturing Engineer IV

Date: Aug 17, 2024

Location: Wauwatosa, WI, US, 53222

Company: Briggs & Stratton

Position Description

Seeking for a motivated and creative manufacturing engineer to be responsible for implementing and enhancing MES solutions specific to manufacturing operations.  Develops, maintains and keeps updated all technologies in the plants related to production execution and processes. 

Job Responsibilities

  1. Evaluates and develops manufacturing processes, improves manufacturing efficiency by planning workflow, schedule, equipment layout and space requirements.

  2. Create/develop MES roadmaps, processes and future technical updates.

  3. Monitor MES impact on the manufacturing line efficiency and performance at the plants.

  4. Develop training activities for MES and other manufacturing systems. 

  5. Manage multiple engineering projects that support plant operations.

  6. Initiates and participates at the highest level in manufacturing reviews.

  7. Create/update standard operating procedures (SOPs).

  8. Applies advanced computer-aided engineering analysis techniques to resolve customer concerns/problems.

  9. Recommends improvements and/or modifications for sequence of operations, equipment utilization and related matters.

  10. Ensure process and equipment safety.

  11. Modifies analysis techniques when necessary to solve more complex problems.

  12. Evaluates product failures using advanced engineering techniques.

  13. Compiles and analyzes test results;  formulates conclusions and recommends direction to the business.

  14. Collaborate with cross functional teams, engineering design, test, quality and operations.

  15. Experience with database and programming languages is a plus.

Job Skills Requirements

  • Expert knowledge in own area of engineering concepts, practices and procedures and other internal engineering standards and systems

  • Strong knowledge of engineering systems

  • Experienced with 2D/3D Modeling

  • Comprehensive knowledge of company and competitor’s products and technical abilities of suppliers

  • Excellent understanding of company processes and procedures including, but not limited to new product development process

  • Excellent interpersonal skills  

  • Strong written communication skills necessary for technical report writing

  • Ability to lead a team

  • Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related field

Experience Requirements

  • Seven years of engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment

Physical & Environmental Requirements

 

 

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Simplicity®, Snapper®, Billy Goat®, Allmand®, SimpliPhi®, Branco® and Victa® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

 

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.


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