Job Description:

Join our Team: Manufacturing Engineer I

Huron, SD Monday-Thursday 6am-4:30pm

Join our team at Terex Utilities and embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a skilled and dedicated Manufacturing Engineer I to contribute to the Terex Utilities team.

At Terex Utilities, we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. We're dedicated to driving quality, innovation, embracing diversity, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We're committed to excellence in everything we do, and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team.

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Terex Utilities, based in Huron, SD, you'll play a pivotal role in providing solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope.

What you'll do

Support medium scope operations projects related to company objectives.

Optimize business systems to be efficient and sustainable.

Use cost analysis tools, knowledge of supplier base and manufacturing systems to aid in the procurement of mid-range operations projects. This may range from new test fixtures to acetone stills to new technology torque devices.

Use a variety of tools to analytically eliminate problems.

Fully understand what lean means here and how to apply the principles to our environment.

Use statistical process controls, data, facts, scientific methods, etc to aid you in driving change.

Investigation of new manufacturing processes

Use proper process change notification systems to ensure that others are being involved in improvements.

Manage and prioritize many projects at one time.

Provide meaningful inputs to 3P efforts to reduce safety concerns &cost, but increase quality, delivery, and ease of manufacturability.

Give meaningful input and suggestions along with technical documentation to support your decisions.

Work collectively as a group toward a common goal and understand what the impact certain sacrifices may have on those goals.

Lead teams towards specific goals and solutions. Work interdepartmentally and understand each teams roadblocks. This may include the use of 7 ways brainstorming, value stream mapping, standard work creation, etc.

Responsible for the continuous improvement of work flow, root cause analysis, best practice documentation & training, intermediate project management, quality improvement initiatives, zero harm safety initiatives, development of non-standard work approaches, and the ability to work independently or in a team environment to deliver optimal results. This position requires the ability to suggest, plan, and implement methods to improve the company True North objectives related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Customer Satisfaction, and Morale.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you are the technical expert for mid-range operations projects. You will be expected to guide small teams and take actions on developing solutions to specific engineering / production issues. Defining project scope, setting targets and leading deployment of mid-range projects will be a minimum expectation. Developing tools and systems to improve the business will also be a crucial part of the role. You will be expected to develop others to understand behavioral based goals and objectives that will aid in achieving desirable results.

What you'll bring

Basic Qualifications

4 Year Engineering Degree (Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical preferred)

1-2 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience

Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, welding, fab, laser, hydraulics, etc

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Lean knowledge and ability to teach others about lean

Cost analysis  and project justification experience

Mentor lower level engineers and technicians

Ability to use CAD,MS Project, Vizio, other software as needed

CNC programming, Lean Certifications, Welding Certifications, 3P Experience, Capital Expense ROI, Project management, Manufacturing Process Automation knowledge preferred.

Physical Requirements of the Job

Physical requirements of the job are classified as medium to heavy. Physical demand requirements are in excess of light work. Medium to heavy work is defined as:

10 to 40 pounds of force frequently, may include pushing, pulling and lifting40 to 100 pounds of force occasionally with assistance of machinery or others to move objectsAbility to stand on concrete for 10+ hours per shift

The salary range for this position is $67,500 to $82,500 annually. All eligible Team Members will be offered health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), short-term and long-term disability, extended leave options, paid time off, company holidays, 401k matching, employee stock purchase plan, legal assistance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and discount programs.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

About Terex:

Terex Corporation is a global industrial equipment manufacturer of materials processing machinery, waste and recycling solutions, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and equipment for the electric utility industry. We design, build, and support products used in maintenance, manufacturing, energy, minerals and materials management, construction, waste and recycling, and the entertainment industry. We provide best-in-class lifecycle support to our customers through our global parts and services organization, and offer complementary digital solutions, designed to help our customers maximize their return on their investment. Certain Terex products and solutions enable customers to reduce their impact on the environment including electric and hybrid offerings that deliver quiet and emission-free performance, products that support renewable energy, and products that aid in the recovery of useful materials from various types of waste. Our products are manufactured in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and sold worldwide.

Additional Information:

We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact.  We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce.  Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values – Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship.  Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members.  To that end, we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, including disabled veterans, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability.  You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) at Globaltalentacquisitions@terex.com. 

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.