Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer
Location: N25 W23040 Paul Road, Pewaukee, WI 53072
Work Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Competitive Compensation

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The Dixon Group is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Dixon Sanitary Division! In this role you will plan, direct, and coordinate manufacturing processes in an industrial plant. Develop, evaluate, and improve production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency. Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs. Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements. 

At The Dixon Group, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation’s heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do:

• Develop the most efficient processes to complete manufacturing builds


• Design fixtures and gages to help manufacture products


• Specify and help procure new equipment to continually improve efficiency (automation)


• Help develop product designs to ensure they are optimal for manufacturability


• Travel to suppliers, as necessary, to help improve their processes to provide us with cost-saving and/or quality improvements


• Support Quality Assurance with Fixture & Gage design and project related tasks


• Develop and follow through on Continual Improvement projects

What We're Looking For:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required


• 5 to 10 years of manufacturing or mechanical engineering experience


• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related


• Strong understanding of mechanical drawings


• Demonstrated understanding of engineering principles and mechanical aptitude


• Ability to work with minimal supervision


• Excellent math skills


• SolidWorks (or other 3D CAD) experience


• Proficient in Word, Excel


• Strong communication skills- answering technical questions.


• Ability to generate ideas for process improvements and lean manufacturing.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family


• Competitive salary


• Monthly Bonus program


• 401K retirement plan


• Training opportunities


• Tuition reimbursement


• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays


• Gym reimbursements, and more! 

Who We Are: The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!

The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices and laws. Accordingly, to the fullest extent required by applicable law, The Dixon Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons.

The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.)