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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer will be a hands-on resource supporting daily production operations within a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on driving continuous improvement initiatives, developing and maintaining standard work, improving process efficiency, and partnering closely with shop floor employees to identify and implement operational improvements. The ideal candidate enjoys being on the production floor, working directly with operators, troubleshooting challenges, and contributing to a culture of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day manufacturing operations and production teams on the plant floor.
• Create, update, and maintain work instructions and standard work documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements focused on safety, quality, throughput, and efficiency.
• Lead and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, setup reduction, and waste elimination.
• Conduct time studies and analyze manufacturing processes to drive measurable improvements.
• Work directly with operators and production leadership to identify opportunities for operational improvement.

Essential Skills

• 1-2+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Experience supporting production in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and process improvement methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Sheet metal manufacturing experience preferred.
• Hands-on manufacturing experience required.
• Experience working directly with production teams and shop floor employees.
• Knowledge of 5S principles.

Work Environment

This position involves a combination of office and manufacturing floor work in a fast-paced production setting. It requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when on the floor. The role is 70% production-based and 30% desk work, offering exposure to large-scale manufacturing operations with opportunities for long-term growth. The company fosters a strong employee ownership culture and low turnover, providing a hands-on environment where engineers are encouraged to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and drive change.

This is a Permanent position based out of Sun Prairie, WI.

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

Eligibility begins following 30 days of employment Company Match = $1 for $1 up to 5% Automatic enrollment after 30 days at 5% contribution rate. Health Savings Acct with Match Flex Spending Acct – Health & Dependent Care Vol Life & AD&D Vol Critical Illness & Accident Short & Long Term Disability 1x Annual Salary Life + AD&D Wellness Program with Discounts Profit Sharing & ESOP

This is a fully onsite position in Sun Prairie,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2026.

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