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grede

Industrial Engineering Manager

Reedsburg, WI

$110K/yr

Industrial Engineering Manager Location: Reedsburg, WI (On-Site) Salary: Up to $110K annually Position Summary The Industrial Engineering Manager is responsible for leading industrial engineering ...

Grede

Industrial Engineering Manager

Reedsburg, WI · On-site

$110K/yr

Industrial Engineering Manager Location: Reedsburg, WI (On-Site) Salary: Up to $110K annually Position Summary The Industrial Engineering Manager is responsible for leading industrial engineering ...

Canonical

Engineering Manager, MAAS

Madison, WI · On-site

Role OverviewWe are hiring an Engineering Manager as we expand the MAAS team. Our mission with MAAS ("Metal as a Service") is to provide the best solution for building and running private bare-metal ...

Generac

Operations Engineering Manager

Sussex, WI · On-site

The Operations Engineering Manager is responsible for providing leadership to ensure ongoing process improvement initiatives that deliver excellence across entire value chain. This role is ...

Sharpe Engineering

Project Engineer

Amherst, WI · On-site

Working under the direction of the Mechanical Engineering Manager and in coordination with the Project Manager, this role provides advanced technical expertise, prepares detailed engineering ...

Sharpe Engineering

Project Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

Working under the direction of the Mechanical Engineering Manager and in coordination with the Project Manager, this role provides advanced technical expertise, prepares detailed engineering ...

SYNTEGON

Engineering Manager

New Richmond, WI · On-site

$130K/yr

The Engineering Manager at Syntegon is a high-impact leadership position tasked with driving innovation in automated packaging for the demanding food and pharmaceutical sectors. You will lead and ...

Sharpe Engineering

Project Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

Working under the direction of the Mechanical Engineering Manager and in coordination with the Project Manager, this role provides advanced technical expertise, prepares detailed engineering ...

SYNTEGON

Engineering Manager

New Richmond, WI

The Engineering Manager at Syntegon is a high-impact leadership position tasked with driving innovation in automated packaging for the demanding food and pharmaceutical sectors. You will lead and ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for programmer manager in Wisconsin is $39.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.96 and $51.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Programmer Manager vs Software Developer?

AspectProgrammer ManagerSoftware Developer
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Computer Science; management experienceBachelor's or higher in Computer Science or related field
Work EnvironmentLeads teams, manages projects, coordinates tasksFocuses on coding, designing, and implementing software
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in tech companies, software firms, IT departmentsCommon across tech, startups, enterprise software

The main difference is that a Programmer Manager combines technical coding skills with team leadership and project management, whereas a Software Developer primarily focuses on coding and software creation without managerial responsibilities.

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Engineering Manager

Wenthe-Davidson Manufacturing

New Berlin, WI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Description:

About Us

At Wenthe-Davidson, we’ve been leaders in custom tubular metal fabrication for over 80 years. As a 100% employee-owned company with more than 200 dedicated team members, every person here has a direct stake in our success. This means that our employees don’t just work for Wenthe-Davidson, they own a piece of it. Our commitment to continuous improvement, investment in state-of-the-art equipment, and long-term growth has fueled the recent expansion of our 109,000 sq. ft. facility with a new 27,000 sq. ft. addition.

What we're looking for

The ideal candidate will have a passion for optimizing quality, streamlining delivery, and managing total cost and have knowledge/experience in both hard and soft tool sheet metal processing.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Directs and oversees all engineering processes, including quoting/estimating, customer change requests, toolroom schedule, and new product development.
  • Plans, coordinates and executes engineering projects, ensuring successful completion using project management tools and methods.
  • Supports initiatives for developing new products, processes, and technologies, staying updated with industry trends, advancements, and software.
  • Coordinate with operations, quality and procurement teams to drive project success and timelines.
  • Oversees the accomplishment of company, departmental and team goals.
  • Provides technical guidance for development or continuous improvement initiatives.

Team Leadership:

  • Recruits, mentors, and develops a high-performing team consisting of manufacturing and industrial engineers, estimators, and toolroom personnel.
  • Weighs make vs buy decisions regarding toolroom capability and capacity.
  • Establishes performance goals and foster a culture of accountability and innovation.
  • Promotes safety, collaboration and continuous improvement within the organization.
  • Conducts regular meetings with Engineering team to review progress, address challenges, and ensure alignment with project goals.
  • Collaborates with leadership to strategically determine and refine team composition to meet evolving needs.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and sustainability in engineering processes and production designs, reduce waste and improve quality.
  • Completes engineering root cause analysis and implements corrective actions
  • Champions risk assessments, time studies and process capability studies.
  • Conducts post-project reviews to analyze outcomes, identifies lessons learned and applies insights to future projects and initiatives.
  • Recommends customer deviation requests.


Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 6 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • 3 years of experience directly managing others.
  • Proficient in CAD design software and project management tools.
  • Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
  • Project management capabilities with experience managing complex projects, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, problem solving and adaptability in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Proven ability to understand and apply continuous improvement methodologies. Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred.
  • Demonstrated history of holding self, internal/external teams accountable to deliver projects on time, within scope, and on budget.
  • NPD Stage Gate and Gantt chart scheduling experience preferred.
  • Knowledge in both hard and soft tool sheet metal processing preferred. Familiarity with mills, lathes, grinders, and other toolroom equipment is also a plus.