Manufacturing Engineer

MANUFACTURING PLANT IN WAUKESHA WI IS LOOKING FOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS. LOOKING FOR SOMEONE SHARP WITH CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ENGINEER.SHIFT: 7AM-330PMSALARY: $73K-$94K + 5% TARGET BONUSPTO: YOU GET 2 WEEKS AFTER 90 DAYS (5 PERSONAL/SICK DAYS & 5 DAYS PTO)Manufacturing EngineerCore ResponsibilitiesDevelop and optimize manufacturing processes, routings, work instructions, and standard work to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, scrap reduction, labor efficiency, throughput, and productivity gains.Design and implement tooling, fixtures, automation, and poka-yoke solutions to improve process capability and repeatability.Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and downtime drivers; lead structured root-cause analysis (5 Why, Fishbone, A3) and corrective actions.Partner with Quality to develop control plans, PFMEAs, Cp/Cpk studies, and standardized inspection methods.Support new product introductions through process development, equipment validation, pilot builds, and launch activities.Drive cost-reduction initiatives via cycle time improvements, material yield optimization, and value engineering.Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to improve equipment reliability, preventive maintenance strategies, and uptime.Maintain accurate manufacturing documentation including BOMs, routings, standard times, work instructions, and process flow diagrams.Evaluate capital equipment needs, build ROI justifications, and manage installation and commissioning.Provide hands-on floor support to troubleshoot issues and stabilize daily production.Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and internal operational standards.QualificationsRequired:Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline3–7 years of Manufacturing Engineering or process improvement experienceStrong understanding of process flow development and production optimizationExperience with structured problem-solving methodologies (5 Why, Fishbone, A3, etc.)Proven record of improving productivity, quality, or cost in a manufacturing environmentPreferred:Experience in job shop or mixed-model manufacturingFamiliarity with ERP/MES systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, SmartFactory, etc.)Automation, robotics, CNC, or assembly experienceLean or Six Sigma certificationCapital equipment implementation and ROI justification experience