Job Description:
Wastequip is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to bridge engineering design and manufacturing operations. This role focuses on improving product manufacturability, maintaining accurate engineering data, and supporting efficient production. The engineer will work closely with production teams to resolve manufacturing challenges, drive process improvements, and support the introduction of new and revised products.
Salary Range: $89,316.05 - $96,503 (based on experience)
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain engineering drawings, items, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) in SolidWorks and the ERP system.
- Implement and document engineering changes, ensuring manufacturing documentation and internal systems are updated accordingly.
- Support production by troubleshooting manufacturing or assembly issues and working directly with production personnel to resolve problems.
- Develop burnout programs and support manufacturing operations.
- Lead engineering projects and support a variety of engineering and manufacturing requests in a fast-paced production environment.
Qualifications / Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Minimum 3 years of experience using CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
- Experience with FEA or stress analysis preferred.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as metal fabrication, machining, or mechanical assembly.
- Experience developing and maintaining manufacturing documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.
- Comfortable working directly with production personnel in a manufacturing environment.
- Positive attitude with the ability to take initiative, lead efforts when needed, and work effectively as part of a team
Company Benefits:
• 2 Medical Insurance Plan Options–Base PPO with HSA (High Deductible) and
HMO Medical Plans:
• Prescription (Rx) Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 2 Dental Insurance Plan Options - PPO and HMO Dental Plans
• Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
(AD&D)
• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
• Company Paid Business Travel Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time
• Paid Grandparent Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
About Wastequip
Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry’s only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.
While we’re proud to be North America’s leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Minimum 3 years of experience using CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
- Experience with FEA or stress analysis
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as metal fabrication, machining, or mechanical assembly
- Experience developing and maintaining manufacturing documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing environment
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Comfortable working directly with production personnel in a manufacturing environment
- Positive attitude, initiative, ability to lead efforts and work effectively on a team
What We Do
Wastequip is the leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment in North America. Wastequip’s broad range of waste equipment, parts and services are used to collect, process and transport recyclables, solid waste, liquid waste and organics. The company’s brands include Wastequip, Toter, ConFab, Accurate, Galbreath, Amrep, Pioneer, Mountain Tarp, Wastebuilt, Wastequip WRX, ContainerPros and wasteware. For more information, visit www.wastequip.com.
