MANUFACTURING PLANT IN WAUKESHA WI IS LOOKING FOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS. LOOKING FOR SOMEONE SHARP WITH CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ENGINEER.
SHIFT: 7AM-330PM
SALARY: $73K-$94K + 10% TARGET BONUS
PTO: YOU GET 2 WEEKS AFTER 90 DAYS (5 PERSONAL/SICK DAYS & 5 DAYS PTO)
Manufacturing Engineer
Core Responsibilities
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Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, routings, work instructions, and standard work to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
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Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, scrap reduction, labor efficiency, throughput, and productivity gains.
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Design and implement tooling, fixtures, automation, and poka-yoke solutions to improve process capability and repeatability.
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Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and downtime drivers; lead structured root-cause analysis (5 Why, Fishbone, A3) and corrective actions.
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Partner with Quality to develop control plans, PFMEAs, Cp/Cpk studies, and standardized inspection methods.
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Support new product introductions through process development, equipment validation, pilot builds, and launch activities.
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Drive cost-reduction initiatives via cycle time improvements, material yield optimization, and value engineering.
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Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to improve equipment reliability, preventive maintenance strategies, and uptime.
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Maintain accurate manufacturing documentation including BOMs, routings, standard times, work instructions, and process flow diagrams.
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Evaluate capital equipment needs, build ROI justifications, and manage installation and commissioning.
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Provide hands-on floor support to troubleshoot issues and stabilize daily production.
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Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and internal operational standards.
Qualifications
Required:
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline
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3–7 years of Manufacturing Engineering or process improvement experience
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Strong understanding of process flow development and production optimization
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Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies (5 Why, Fishbone, A3, etc.)
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Proven record of improving productivity, quality, or cost in a manufacturing environment
Preferred:
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Experience in job shop or mixed-model manufacturing
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Familiarity with ERP/MES systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, SmartFactory, etc.)
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Automation, robotics, CNC, or assembly experience
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Lean or Six Sigma certification
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Capital equipment implementation and ROI justification experience
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