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Manufacturing Engineer

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Beloit, WI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$90,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Autodesk Inventor, Automation, Bridge Building, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Capacity Management, Capacity Strategy, Capital Equipment, Capital Project, Civil Engineering, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Sets, Design for Assembly (DFA), Documentation, Documentation Plan, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Equipment Selection, Identify Issues, Industrial Engineering, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Legal, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Analysis, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Process Planning, Manufacturing Requirements, Manufacturing Software, Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, Multitasking, Network Routers, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Process Flow, Process Improvement, Process Manufacturing, Process Validation, Product Design, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Production Costing, Production Planning, Production Support, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Process, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Software Administration, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Standards Development, Startup, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Training, Time Management, Tool and Die Manufacturing, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis, Validation Documentation
LOCATION
Beloit, WI
POSTED
Today
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Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a highly respected manufacturer specializing in engineered metal products for demanding industrial applications. The operation requires strong coordination between engineering, production, quality, maintenance, and operations to deliver safe, efficient, high-quality manufacturing outcomes. The team is focused on improving production processes, strengthening standard work, supporting equipment and automation, and continuously improving quality, cost, safety, and throughput.

Why join us?

This is a strong opportunity for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer who wants to make a direct impact on production performance. This role will support and improve manufacturing processes, troubleshoot technical issues on the floor, work with equipment and automated machinery, support new product and equipment introductions, and help drive continuous improvement across the plant. It is a great fit for someone who enjoys working closely with operators, engineers, quality teams, and production leaders to solve real manufacturing challenges.

Job Details

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes to enhance production efficiency, product quality, and workplace safety. This role bridges engineering and production teams to ensure the optimal use of equipment, materials, labor, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing systems.

The Manufacturing Engineer will support existing production processes, develop and maintain work instructions, analyze production data, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, support new product and equipment introductions, and drive process improvements tied to safety, quality, delivery, cost, throughput, scrap, cycle time, and downtime.

Depending on experience level, this role may focus on execution and support under guidance, independent ownership of manufacturing processes, or senior-level leadership of complex process improvement, automation, capital equipment, and plant-wide continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Process Support & Improvement

Support, design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, efficiency, cost, and production flow.

Evaluate current production processes and identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve throughput, lower scrap, reduce downtime, and improve overall process performance.

Assist with or lead troubleshooting of production issues and support root cause analysis to resolve recurring manufacturing problems.

Implement corrective and preventive actions that improve process stability, production readiness, and manufacturing consistency.

Help ensure manufacturing processes are practical, repeatable, documented, and aligned with production requirements.

Production Documentation & Standard Work

Develop and maintain detailed process documentation, including work instructions, standard operating procedures, process flows, and manufacturing documentation.

Support standard work development to improve consistency across production processes.

Ensure operators and production teams have clear documentation needed to perform work safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.

Update documentation as processes, equipment, products, tooling, or production requirements change.

Data Analysis, KPIs & Performance Improvement

Collect, analyze, and interpret production data related to scrap, cycle time, downtime, throughput, quality, and process performance.

Use production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, recurring issues, and improvement opportunities.

Establish, monitor, and improve manufacturing KPIs while driving accountability across teams.

Provide data-driven recommendations to improve production efficiency, cost, quality, safety, and delivery performance.

Root Cause Analysis & Technical Problem Solving

Participate in or lead root cause analysis for manufacturing, quality, equipment, tooling, and process issues.

Serve as a technical resource for complex manufacturing challenges and process optimization.

Work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve day-to-day manufacturing issues.

Explain technical concepts in practical terms so operators, supervisors, and cross-functional teams can understand and act on solutions.

Tooling, Fixtures, Equipment & Automation

Manage or support tooling, fixture, and equipment selection to meet production requirements.

Provide hands-on support for equipment and automated machinery used in the manufacturing process.

Support equipment layout, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and ongoing process improvements.

Participate in or lead capital equipment justification, selection, implementation, and startup activity.

Support industrial automation and manufacturing systems that improve efficiency, repeatability, safety, and production capability.

New Product, Equipment & Capability Introductions

Support new product introductions by assisting with process setup, documentation, validation, and production readiness.

Lead or support cross-functional teams through new product launches, process standardization, and manufacturing readiness activities.

Support new equipment and capability introductions, including process validation, operator training, workflow planning, and documentation.

Influence product design through Design for Manufacturability and Design for Assembly principles.

Lean, Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement

Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies.

Drive cost reduction, waste elimination, process standardization, and production efficiency initiatives.

Support plant-wide continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, throughput, and process reliability.

Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying practical opportunities to improve workflow, equipment use, labor efficiency, and manufacturing performance.

CAD, ERP & Router Support

Use CAD software to support manufacturing layouts, tooling, fixtures, equipment changes, and process improvements.

Work with CAD tools such as Inventor and AutoCAD to support manufacturing engineering needs.

Support ERP systems, router creation, production planning inputs, and manufacturing documentation where applicable.

Help ensure ERP and routing information accurately supports production execution, labor planning, and manufacturing process requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Training

Collaborate with design, quality, operations, production, maintenance, suppliers, and external partners to improve manufacturing outcomes.

Coordinate with production and quality teams to resolve day-to-day manufacturing issues and support production goals.

Provide technical guidance, training, and support to operators, junior engineers, and technical staff.

Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical team members where applicable.

Work effectively across departments while managing multiple projects, changing priorities, and production deadlines.

Senior-Level Manufacturing Engineering Leadership

For senior-level candidates, lead the design and implementation of advanced manufacturing processes and systems.

Drive plant-wide continuous improvement initiatives, manufacturing strategy, automation planning, and cost reduction efforts.

Lead major capital projects, including equipment selection, layout, installation, commissioning, and production startup.

Develop long-term manufacturing strategies tied to automation, capacity planning, production capability, and operational growth.

Collaborate with suppliers and external partners on advanced manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.

Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, and industrial automation.

Hands-on experience supporting equipment, production processes, and automated machinery.

Working experience with CAD software; Inventor and AutoCAD preferred.

Experience with ERP systems and router creation preferred.

Ability to analyze and interpret complex data sets related to production performance, quality, scrap, cycle time, downtime, and throughput.

Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, production, quality, operations, maintenance, suppliers, and external partners.

Strong problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work well under pressure.

Ability to handle conflict professionally and respond with urgency.

Ability to lead, teach, and explain technical concepts in simple terms to diverse teams.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys being close to production and solving practical manufacturing problems. This person should be comfortable working with equipment, automated machinery, tooling, fixtures, CAD, ERP, production data, and cross-functional teams.

The right candidate will understand how to improve manufacturing processes in a way that directly impacts safety, quality, efficiency, cost, throughput, scrap, cycle time, and downtime. They should be able to support day-to-day production issues while also contributing to longer-term improvements around process standardization, new product launches, equipment implementation, automation, and continuous improvement.

For a more senior candidate, the ideal profile would include experience leading capital projects, driving plant-wide improvement initiatives, mentoring junior engineers, developing automation and capacity strategies, and influencing product design through DFM and DFA.

Physical Requirements & Safety

This role requires the ability to work in a manufacturing environment. Employees may be required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle materials, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision.

Employees are required to wear all assigned PPE in designated work areas. Safety glasses, steel toe or non-slip safety shoes or boots, and hearing protection are required at all times on the production floor. This is a drug and alcohol-free work environment. Being impaired or under the influence of legal or illegal drugs is strictly prohibited while working.

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com