Manufacturing​/Process Engineer

Rath Gibson, located in Janesville, Wisconsin, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of precision welded tubing and pipe for energy and industrial applications. From straight lengths to coil, welded and drawn, or seamless tubing and pipe, our products come in a variety of grades and can be made from any of 40 available high-performance alloys.

What began as a family business has grown into a worldwide force in tubing and pipe. At Rath Gibson, we understand that choosing between welded, welded and drawn, and seamless tubing or pipe can be complex. When making these selections, the quality requirements, such as corrosion, dimensional units and strength drive the selection process.

We are the preferred global solutions provider for precision stainless and specialty alloy tubing products. We serve diverse industries such as power generation, renewable, oil and gas, petrochemical, food and dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, and general commercial.

This position is responsible for manufacturing engineering support of all the operations along the plant. Must be familiar with technical support, maintenance, and quality areas. It involves knowledge of manufacturing process and industrial engineering improvements, modifications, revisions, corrective actions, deviations and improvement projects.

• Identify manufacturing process opportunities ahead instead or reacting to them.
• Proactively support night and weekend shifts issues if needed (flexible time).
• 80% of time dedicated to shop floor.
• Implement improvements that impact the metrics on an hourly basis.
• Develop SOP's and work instructions along with the training for the personnel.
• Challenge cycle times/rates of every operation along the plant to accomplish productivity.
• Identify and improve key process indicators parameters for production of stainless-steel tubing.
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement Ideologies.
• Solves problems using DMAIC problem solving strategies.

• BS or equivalent experience in an engineering discipline, preferably dealing with welding and metal fabrication; and two years of related experience.
• Clear and concise interpersonal, verbal and written communication. Accountable.
• Manufacturing processes and testing technology - specifically metal forming and welding.
• Must be Proficient in MS Office (Excel), ERP systems - Minitab is desired.
• Knowledge of Process Flow Diagram, PFMEA and Control Plans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.