Manufacturing Engineer

Position: Manufacturing Engineer I
Job Description:

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Manufacturing Engineer I
Huron, SD M-TH 6am-4:30pm

Join our team at Terex and embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a skilled and dedicated Manufacturing Engineer I to contribute to the team.

At Terex we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. We're dedicated to driving quality, innovation, embracing diversity, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We're committed to excellence in everything we do, and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team.

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Terex in Huron, SD, you serve as the first line of defense against production challenges. By deeply understanding each process and continuously seeking opportunities for improvement, you help prevent issues from reaching the production floor.

This role converts CAD drawings, BOMs, and routings into clear, efficient manufacturing processes for utility equipment. The ME I supports the teams by providing accurate instructions, proper tooling, timely technical assistance, and cost-effective solutions. The position also contributes to plant-wide projects requiring manufacturing engineering support.

What you'll do

• Use analytical tools to provide facts and data analysis to ensure success of improvements.
• Prioritize multiple requests from many teams - ensure projects are aligned with company objectives and goals. Directly support the production.
• Analyze workforce utilization, layouts, flow charges, value streams, and schedules to determine efficiency improvements.
• Support small scale Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost projects in assigned production area and possibly other areas.
• Teach, develop, document, update, and improve work processes.
• Understand and support Terex Lean principles.
• Work independently, and within a team.
• Communicate effectively as a technical leader
• Understand the tools and techniques used to build the product in your assigned area.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Offer design improvement techniques, fixtures, jigs, and other manufacturing aids.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (BS in Mechanical, Engineering Technology, Electrical, Industrial, Civil or Aeronautical) that is ABET accredited.
• Specialized professional knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of mechanical or industrial engineering.
• Working knowledge of Solidworks or equivalent programs.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Sufficient human relations skill to convey technical engineering concepts to others; and technical employees; and to work cooperatively with internal and external customers.
• Technical writing skills sufficient to prepare product specifications, test, and process documentation.
• Advanced mathematics skills.
• Hands on experience CNC equipment such as Lathes and Mills preferred (Programming, Optimizing, troubleshooting, etc.)
• Ability to perform all the responsibilities of the position.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics, blueprints. Ability to use AutoCAD or equivalent engineering software.
• Requires the ability to conduct mathematical exercises using physics, algebra, analytic geometry, and statistical analysis. Requires the ability to convert designs into production action plans.
• Ability to learn and perform within the principles of Lean Manufacturing, Just-in-Time, and Total Quality Management.
• Ambulatory ability to walk and stand on a continuous basis; to bend, stoop, and kneel on an intermittent basis; to lift medium weight objects up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Sufficient hand-arm-eye coordination to operate a computer keyboard and pointing device.
• Visual acuity to see moving objects, read words, letters and drawings.
• Sufficient auditory ability to carry on conversations over the phone and in person, and project voice in a noisy environment.

The salary range for this position is $72,000 to $96,000. All eligible Team Members will be offered health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), short-term and long-term disability, extended leave options,…