Manufacuring Engineer

Overview/Qualifications/Responsibilities
Company Overview:
Schafer Industriesis a premier supplier of off-highway axles and differentiated precision gearing solutions. Established in 1934, Schafer Industries has locations in South Bend, IN, Roscoe, IL, Fredericktown, OH and Blacklick, OH. Schafer Industries is one of the few manufacturers of integrated axle solutions in the off-highway electric vehicle market. Schafer serves customers in a variety of end markets including off-highway vehicles, recreational vehicles, aerospace, defense, oil gas, material handling, powertrain, electric mobility, heavy duty trucking, agriculture, and construction. Our mission is to leverage world class capabilities to deliver superior products and services to maximize the value for our customers, employees, shareholders, and communities.
Position Summary:
Schafer Industries is currently seeking aManufacturing Engineerfor its Schafer Gear Works operation inRoscoe, IL.
Why Work at Schafer Industries?

• We are a growth-oriented company with a diversified customer base.
• We are committed to a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• You will enjoy a collaborative work environment where your talents and opinions matter.
• We provide training as well as opportunities to work on projects in support of your career development.
• You will quickly see your impact when working with the team.
• We have competitive pay and benefits to include 401(k) match and tuition reimbursement.
• We live our values of Safety, Integrity, Responsibility to Others, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement and Accountability in all that we do.

Schafer Gear Works offers a comprehensive, competitive total compensation program based on market trends. The company maintains training programs and tuition reimbursement to continually provide the opportunity for employees to enhance and improve their existing knowledge and skills. Benefits offered to employees and their families include:

• Medical, and Dental Plans
• Company Paid Vision Plan
• Company Paid Basic Life and AD D Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(K) Savings Plan (Including company match)
• Job Related Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Optional Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacations

Job Summary:
Responsible for the overall technical effectiveness of machining operations as well as planning for tooling and complete shop support in these areas. Responsibilities also includes product cost estimating and/or CNC machine programming.
Essential Job Functions:
Support Manufacturing by:

• Participating in APQP of new products for smooth running of new products on production floor.
• Providing daily production support through relevant process technicians and operators
• Identifying continuous improvements in manufacturing processes for existing products.
• Utilizing SOLIDWORKS and ESPRIT CAM software to design and develop machining processes
• Creating part manufacturing routings for cost estimating and manufacturing purposes.
• Support production team to minimize down time with a priority on bottleneck work cells
• Making recommendations if equipment needs to be replaced or new capacity is needed

Support Tooling Design by:

• Designing all work holding tooling and gaging as necessary to fabricate parts
• Evaluating areas for improvement on current processes and potential tooling requirements

Support Quality by:

• Analyzing quality problems to find root causes and putting corrective actions in place.
• Supporting QA as necessary on setup or final inspections
• Helping operators on floor as necessary for inspection techniques.

Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the company by:

• Channeling problems and/or complaints to appropriate person for resolution.
• Supporting all Schafer policies and procedures.
• Reporting to Supervisor when assignments cannot be completed.
• Maintaining Lean 6S program in the individual area.
• Adopting the company's Lean Culture.
• Performing other job-related duties as required or assigned.
• Passing along vital information to the Supervisor for effectiveness of the system.
• Training new employees.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• BS in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent (Preferred)
• Experience in metals cutting
• Understanding of gear manufacturing is a plus
• Knowledge of machining best practices, materials and heat treat processes
• Experience with product cost estimating/quoting.
• Skilled in 3D Solid Modeling and CAM Software
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in Project Management
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Products

Working Conditions:

• Air conditioned/heated manufacturing facility with possible exposure to noise; dust; fumes; physical, chemical, and biohazards; solvents, oils, and detergents.
• This job is to be performed at the designated facility 100% of the time unless directed otherwise by manager/supervisor.

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Schafer Industries is an EEO/AAP Employer:
Our company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity. This means that we make employment decisions on the basis of job-related qualifications, skills and abilities and not on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
As a federal subcontractor, we also are required to take affirmative action, or proactive measures, to prevent discrimination.