Process Optimization Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

The Process Engineer plays a key role in evaluating and improving manufacturing processes to enhance safety, efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. This position focuses on optimizing production systems, supporting equipment upgrades and product changes, and partnering with internal teams and customers to improve existing products and successfully commercialize new ones.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and systems to identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Develop and implement recommendations to enhance production rates, process efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeover times.
• Design and propose innovative solutions for equipment upgrades and product changes, addressing customer product issues, quality concerns, alternative product options, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Partner closely with customers, sales, and operations teams to refine existing products and support the commercialization of new products through manufacturing processes.
• Improve process capability to ensure consistent and stable production performance while increasing production volume.
• Maintain and elevate quality standards across manufacturing operations by applying process engineering and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Create, update, and optimize work instructions and process documentation to support safe, standardized, and efficient operations.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, streamline workflows, and enhance overall process effectiveness.
• Collaborate with machining and production teams to ensure processes are aligned with equipment capabilities and product requirements.
• Monitor process performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives based on data analysis and feedback from production and quality teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Process Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using AutoCAD for process design, layout, or equipment-related drawings.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with and around lean manufacturing practices.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement and continuous improvement within manufacturing systems.
• Strong understanding of machining processes and their integration into manufacturing workflows.
• Ability to develop and refine work instructions and process documentation.
• Proficiency in process engineering principles focused on safety, reliability, efficiency, and quality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose process issues and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including operations, sales, and customer-facing groups.

• Experience applying lean manufacturing tools to drive waste reduction and process optimization.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies and structured problem-solving approaches.
• Comfort working in environments that involve machining and related manufacturing equipment.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts and recommendations clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple improvement initiatives and prioritize based on impact and feasibility.

This role is based in a manufacturing environment that emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The Process Engineer will initially train on the day shift and then transition to a night shift schedule. The position involves regular collaboration with operations, sales, and customer-focused teams, as well as hands-on interaction with production equipment and machining processes. Work is performed in a facility setting with standard industrial conditions, where adherence to site-specific safety protocols and appropriate attire for a manufacturing environment is expected.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Berlin, WI.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in New Berlin,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 2026.

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