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Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Date:Sep 9, 2025

Company: Oregon Tool

Work Location: Oregon, IL

Let’s Get After It.

At Woods Equipment Company, we are a passionate group of people dedicated to a spirit of innovation and outside the box thinking to create the world’s most efficient agriculture products and attachments. We believe in inspiring, listening, learning, and rolling up our sleeves to “get after it” together. We serve a higher purpose than the products we make and are devoted to positively impacting people, communities, and landscapes around the world. We are built on a pioneering spirit, leading with humility, global stewardship, and owning it day in and day out. We know what it takes to get the job done, and we know our people are the way it happens. Come join our team!

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT:

The Manufacturing Systems Engineer is responsible, under limited supervision, for applying manufacturing engineering and project management skills to plan, coordinate, and implement cost effective manufacturing processes that integrate equipment and personnel for AG & Turf product families.

THE DETAILS:

Coordinate PDP Development Phase

+ Coordinate the PDP Development phase for new products assignments

+ Supports manufacturing information systems including flattened BOM’s, routers, raw materials, and accurate product costs for assigned products

+ Create routers and BOM’s in SAP. Reviews time studies and material usage and maintains SAP so costs are accurate

Develop and implement production lines

+ Develop and implement product specific or mix model production lines for continuous flow manufacturing

+ Construct work cells using new or existing machinery to minimize the 8 wastes of Lean. Capable of selecting, quoting, justification, and contractually procuring equipment as necessary through installation

Support existing production lines

+ Support the sustainment of existing production lines as it relates to: ECO’s, product quality, fluctuations in production demands, process improvements, and responsiveness to ergonomic and safety related issues

Communication and Documentation:

+ Develop “Standard Work” documents for training and shop floor work instructions requirements

+ Construct production matrices that outline labor resources for finite capacity

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

+ Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Technology or equivalent experience

+ 1 – 3 years of experience minimum in a manufacturing engineering environment. Experience in machining, fabrication, welding powder paint, and assembly operations

+ 1 – 3 years of experience entering and maintaining routers and BOM’s in SAP or other business operating system

+ Capable of analyzing and improving equipment, tooling, fixtures, material handling, work cells, material flow, and methods

+ Detail oriented in cost estimating methodologies including time study validation through the final product costing process

+ Knowledge of Continuous Flow Manufacturing (CFM) and a sound understanding of Lean principles, pull systems, and continuous improvement

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office software and an understanding of business operating systems (HFA, SAP)

+ Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to express oneself clearly and in technical and non-technical terms

+ Ability to work with IT and troubleshoot problems concerning inaccurate costs on SAP or other business operating system

At Oregon Tool, we provide a reasonable, good-faith estimate of the compensation range for this role of $98,000 to $110,000 . Final offers are based on various factors such as experience, skills, qualifications and internal equity. This range may vary based on geographic location where the position is filled, and most new hires are not typically hired at the top of the range.

WHAT WE OFFER:

+ Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period)

+ 401k matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 3% = 4.5% match on 6% contribution)

+ Earn up to 120 hours vacation during your first year of service

+ One paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year

+ Global company with small company feel

+ Casual work attire

WHO WE ARE:

Woods Equipment, part of the Oregon Tool, Inc. family of brands.

Oregon Tool, Inc. is a global, premium-branded, aftermarket-driven precision-cutting-tool platform. At Oregon Tool, Inc., it is our goal to create, cultivate and sustain a global, inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and customers. We invite and encourage applications from all skilled individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company #SharperTogether.

To learn more about our company and history visit us at: www.oregontool.com

Oregon Tool, Inc. will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is contingent on a background investigation and drug screen. Oregon Tool, Inc. does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under law.

During the application process we will not ask for or collect any confidential, proprietary, or sensitive personally identifiable information (e.g., date of birth; driver’s license number; or credit card, bank account or other financial information). If you submit such information, you do so at your own risk, and we will not be liable to you or responsible for consequences of your submission. This notice should not be construed as an offer of employment or creating any terms of employment.

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