TAPCO (Traffic & Parking Control Co., Inc.) is a Wisconsin based business headquartered in Brown Deer, Wisconsin dedicated to manufacturing, distributing and servicing the latest innovations in traffic safety. TAPCO has an incredibly talented and loyal workforce. This workforce has helped TAPCO meet the call of a continuously evolving and demanding transportation market.
Join us today, and be part of an incredible team!
Nature of Work
The Manufacturing Engineer’s main responsibility is to develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods within the production area in accordance with Lean/5S procedures. This position actively troubleshoots and provides support to the engineering and production staff. This position also strives to maintain and improve quality by eliminating defects caused by product or process designs. This position reports to the Director of Operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develops, has built, and implements tooling, fixtures, and process documentation for automated and manual assembly processes
- Performs process time studies and design of experiments to improve process efficiency
- Troubleshoots issues that arise on the production floor
- Ensures product meets company quality standards
- Maintains and improves quality levels by eliminating defects caused by product or process designs
- Communicates company, plant, and product information with employees
- Determines and implements improvements in production process using lean and 5S practices
- Creates plant and equipment Layout
- Develops and implements solutions to manage and reduce production costs
- Plans, leads, and implements Kaizen activities throughout the production area
- Provides engineering support to staff and management
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Works with new product development to bring new processes and products into the facility and assist in the design of new products
- Qualifies and installs new equipment
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and/or commensurate experience
- Minimum of 3 years prior related industry experience preferred
- Prior experience within a lean/5S work environment
- Strong project management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills working with coworkers and management
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Auto CAD 2D
- Possess broad knowledge in a mechanical and/or electrical disciplines
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- 5S and lean concepts
- Microsoft office suite; including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- FSA
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Short and long term disability
- 401K Retirement Savings
- 401K Profit Sharing Bonus
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation Pay
- Personal Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
