Quanex Building Products

Manufacturing Engineer

Quanex Building Products$75K — $105K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years in CI/Mechanical/Manufacturing engineering.
  • Experience with kaizen events preferred.
  • Strong project management and communication skills.
  • Proficient in SolidWorks and similar engineering software.
  • Excellent time management skills with a track record of meeting deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Control multiple project activities in product/process design and modifications.
  • Prepare Request for Estimates (R.F.E.s) for new tools and equipment implementation.
  • Lead the feasibility and estimation process for design projects.
  • Calculate financial justification for engineering projects, including IRR and payback period.
  • Develop essential documentation for manufacturability, including BOMs and engineering drawings.
  • Communicate design requirements effectively to electrical engineering teams.
  • Manage project timelines and ensure timely completion across all activities.

Benefits

  • 401K with 5% company match after 2 years.
  • 15% immediate return through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Plans.
  • Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays.
  • Flexible work schedule options.
  • Tuition support for degrees and continuous education.
  • Access to Employee Resource Groups focused on empowerment.
Full Job Description
Quanex is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Sioux Falls, SD.

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for controlling multiple project activities in the areas of product/process design, product/process modifications, manufacturability studies, plant usage, plant layouts, capital investments and engineering documentation.

We Offer You!

  • Competitive Salary
  • Bonus Potential
  • 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
  • 15% immediate return if you participate in the company's ESPP
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
  • Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays
  • Various Work Schedules
  • Tuition support for degree and continuous education
  • Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment


What's attractive about the Manufacturing Engineer position?

  • Opportunity to work with a great team
  • Supportive & collaborative culture
  • The Company LIVES its values


What Success Looks Like:

  • Prepares R.F.E.'s for projects to implement new tools and equipment. The expectation for these projects can be large in nature and may be complex; they will have long term impacts to the operation of our business and provide gains in profitability.
  • Leads design estimation process, which includes determining the feasibility of design, estimates design times requirements, assembly, testing and project costs.
  • Determines and calculates financial justification for projects through labor savings, efficiency gains, scrap reduction, safety hazard elimination, etc. Financial analysis to include IRR and payback period.
  • Responsible for development of documentation necessary for manufacturability. This includes but is not limited to Bills of materials, Product Flow Charts, Part Drawings, Assembly Drawings, Schematic (Air, Lube, and Hydraulics) Piping Drawings and Orientation Drawings.
  • Communicates design intent to electrical engineering, ensuring electrical requirements are included in the design, and the product operates in the most efficient manner, without unnecessary complexity.
  • Manage total project activities with a plan for timely completion. The individual will be heavily involved in implementation teams and projects that have impact to the overall success of the organization.
  • Provide technical assistance to all company departments, as well as other divisions and customer(s).


What You Bring:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering discipline or equivalent experience to prove capabilities.
  • Minimum of two years' experience as a CI/Mechanical/Manufacturing engineer or related engineering field.
  • Experience with kaizen events preferred.
  • Proficient in project management and communication skills.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess problems or issues with manufacturing equipment.
  • Fluent in SolidWorks and other applicable engineering programs.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.


The targeted salary range for this position is $75,000-$105,000 with bonus potential.

Click the link below to learn more about what we do in our Sioux Falls, SD facility.

Sioux Falls, SD Spotlight Video

About Quanex Building Products

Quanex Building Products Corporation is a manufacturer of components sold to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the building products industry. The company is based in Houston, Texas and has locations in North America, Europe and Asia. Quanex Building Products Corporation was founded in 1927 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol NX.
Learn more about Quanex Building Products
Size
3,860 employees
Market Cap
$792.3 million
Industry
Net Income
$46.3 million
Founded
1927
5 Year Trend
+7.1%
Revenue
$885.1 million
NASDAQ

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