| Location | Racine, WISCONSIN |
TRC Talent Solutions is partnering with an established, employee-owned manufacturer to identify a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer who can drive process improvements, troubleshoot production challenges, and help modernize manufacturing operations. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact in a collaborative, established environment where initiative, independent problem-solving, and practical results are valued.
Serve as a technical resource for manufacturing operations, including stamping, machining, fabrication, and secondary processes.
Troubleshoot production, tooling, equipment, and process-related issues to improve quality, efficiency, and equipment uptime.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, downtime, setup times, waste, and manufacturing costs.
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, production processes, equipment, and automation.
Support new product launches, APQP/PPAP, process validation, and capital equipment projects.
Develop and improve work instructions, standard operating procedures, and manufacturing processes.
Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to implement improvements and build buy-in.
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Approximately 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment; relevant hands-on experience and demonstrated results are key.
Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Ability to independently identify opportunities, lead projects, and drive process improvements.
Metal stamping, fabrication, machining, or other metalworking experience strongly preferred.
Familiarity with APQP/PPAP, GD&T, blueprint interpretation, ERP/MRP systems, or CAD software is a plus.
Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills.