Quanex is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer - 1st Shift to join our team located in Rice Lake, WI. 

We Offer You!

Competitive salary 401K match w/ 2-year vesting period Bonus potential Medical, dental & vision plans Paid time off & holidays Tuition assistance Wellness/fitness resources Training/development Employee stock purchase plan Dynamic culture & people - just to name a few!

What’s attractive about the Manufacturing Engineer?

 Hours & Pay w/ overtime potential  Fast paced environment  Variation of job tasks  The company LIVES its values

 The target salary range for this position is $64k - $96k.

1st Shift: 7am to 3:30pm

What Success Looks Like:

Responsible for daily activities on design specifications, development, vendor recommendations, and follow-up of new and redesigned products and accessories for customer.  Initiates quote requests to customers.  Projects are reviewed as necessary with the customer. Manage total project activities with a plan schedule for timely completion. Operate and maintain CAD equipment and data in an efficient, productive manner. Correlates, consults, and collects data, conducts tests and writes test reports, develops the project plan, and advises supervisor of recommended courses of action as required. Manage and present design proposals for discussion and evaluation with management, customers, vendors, trade organizations and code groups. Manage the collection of data, assemble results, reports, and recommendations accumulated during execution of the project plan and arrange into accurate and concise documentation for the engineering project files. Prepares R.F.E.'s for engineering tools and equipment needed for execution of projects. Prepare and issue meeting minutes, accurately appraising design discussions in-house and with the customer, vendors, trade organizations, documenting concerns and design decisions as required. Develop, analyze, and submit tolerance studies for design reviews. Coordinate, supervise, and audit testing done in production. Audits and assures purchased materials. Prepares, executes, and releases Engineering Change Orders (E.C.O.'s). Evaluates, revises, develops, and approves product and customer drawings.

Your Credentials:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering discipline. Minimum of five years experience as a product or design engineer or related engineering field. Knowledge of metal and plastic design and fabrication with extrusions, molded parts and light assembly. Ability to operate CAD system efficiently.  Metal roll-forming is a plus. Good comprehension of engineering principles, manufacturing techniques, machinery and tools. Project management experience of 1-2 years.

 About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger 

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the 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, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.