Manufacturing Engineer

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Quanex is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Sioux Falls, SD. Do you have experience designing equipment and executing capital projects for automation to help reduce costs, improve profitability, and support customer growth? Are you someone who believes in leading change and wants to be part of a winning team? At Quanex we have an in-house machine shop, controls lab and excellent supply chain to help you achieve your goals!

• 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 feasibility, estimating 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 includes IRR and payback period.
• Responsible for development of documentation necessary for manufacturability. This includes Bills of materials, Product Flow Charts, Part/Drawing, Assembly Drawings, Schematics, Piping Drawings and Orientation Drawings.
• Communicates design intent to electrical engineering, ensuring electrical requirements are included in the design, and the product operates most efficiently without unnecessary complexity.
• Manages total project activities with a plan for timely completion. The individual will be heavily involved in implementation teams and projects that impact the overall success of the organization.
• Provides technical assistance to all company departments, as well as other divisions and customers.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering discipline or equivalent experience to prove capabilities.
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a product/design/mechanical/manufacturing engineer or related engineering field.
• 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 Solid Works 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. The benefits include:

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Potential
• 401(k) 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

About Quanex – A global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, creating shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive.