Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Designs, tests, and implements new equipment, processes and systems related to but not limited to production flow and product conveyance, assembly methods, raw material handling, safety equipment Creates assembly and parts drawings, bills of materials, project/equipment budgets and work instructions for new equipment and processes. Liaise with management, operations, suppliers and contractors to facilitate the implementation of manufacturing engineering projects and equipment. Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment for operations and maintenance purposes. Assist engineering technicians with building and assembly of new designs and equipment. Assist in the installation & implementation of new designs and equipment. Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised projects, including establishing project goals, training team members/operators, and evaluating/organizing results. Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and efficiency improvement. Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams and provide support via design and/or implementation. Performs other manufacturing engineering duties related to welding, painting and fabrication operations.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job of Manufacturing Engineer at Wastequip.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required. (Industrial, Mechanical or Mechanical Technology Preferred) Minimum 2-year experience in manufacturing engineering required. Must have working experience with 3D CAD, Autodesk Inventor is Preferred. Must possess technical, problem-solving skills Experience working in a welding environment is preferred Previous automation experience/exposure is preferred but not required. Experience with programming and troubleshooting PLC’s is preferred but not required Must be teamwork oriented.

Company Benefits

▪ 2 Medical Plan Options–Base PPO with HSA (High Deductible) and
PPO Exclusive Medical Plans
• Prescription (Rx) Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental PPO Insurance Plan
• Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
(AD&D)
• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Business Travel Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time
• Paid Grandparent Leave
• Paid Bonding Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)

About Wastequip

Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry’s only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.

While we’re proud to be North America’s leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all.