Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer Jobs in Milwaukee, WI

Job Title: Process Engineer

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Location: Burlington, WI

Job Description

The Process Engineer will analyze and optimize production processes to improve throughput, quality, and on-time delivery. This role focuses on refining material flow, work-center layouts, and standard work to drive consistency and efficiency on the shop floor. The Process Engineer will lead improvement projects, support new product introductions, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to reduce cycle times, minimize rework, and enhance overall manufacturing performance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production processes, material flow, work-center layouts, product routing, and labor utilization to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional projects that increase throughput, reduce cycle time, improve first-pass yield, minimize rework, and support on-time delivery goals.
• Develop, refine, and maintain standard work, work instructions, and process documentation to ensure repeatable and consistent production outcomes.
• Work closely with Production and Quality teams to investigate defects, process variation, and recurring issues using structured problem-solving methods.
• Collaborate with Engineering to improve manufacturability, test flow, assembly methods, tooling, fixtures, and overall process capability.
• Apply data analysis, time studies, root cause analysis, Pareto analysis, process mapping, and visual management tools to drive measurable process improvements.
• Support new product introductions and product transfers by validating production readiness, assessing process capability, and identifying risks prior to release.
• Recommend and implement improvements to workstation layout, tooling, fixtures, test setups, material presentation, and production sequencing.
• Track, quantify, and report the results of improvement initiatives, including productivity gains, cost reductions, yield improvements, lead-time reductions, and quality impacts.
• Train and coach production employees on updated processes, standard work, and continuous improvement practices to ensure successful adoption.
• Spend significant time on the production floor observing processes, supporting operators and technicians, and driving continuous improvement activities.

Essential Skills

• Experience in a manufacturing, process engineering, production engineering, or continuous improvement role.
• Strong understanding of production flow, manufacturing methods, process documentation, and shop-floor execution.
• Comfort working with production data, identifying trends, and translating findings into practical, actionable improvements.
• Strong problem-solving skills with hands-on experience in root cause analysis and corrective action methods.
• Ability to work effectively with operators, technicians, engineers, quality staff, and other cross-functional partners.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document processes and explain changes to diverse teams.
• Willingness to spend significant time on the production floor to observe processes, support teams, and implement improvements.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production flow in an industrial environment.
• Experience applying lean manufacturing principles, including waste reduction and process optimization.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma concepts and methods for process improvement and variation reduction.
• Ability to conduct and interpret root cause analysis to address defects and recurring issues.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work with an ERP system to support production planning, tracking, and reporting.
• Experience designing or improving workstation layouts to support efficient production.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience using structured problem-solving tools such as Pareto analysis, process mapping, and visual management.
• Experience in continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience collaborating with engineering teams on manufacturability, test flow, assembly methods, tooling, fixtures, and process capability.
• Ability to coach and train production employees on new processes, standard work, and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience supporting new product introductions and product transfers in a manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

The role is based in an older manufacturing shop that is undergoing improvements and modernization, offering the opportunity to directly influence and streamline workflows. The environment is hands-on and production-floor focused, with frequent interaction with operators, technicians, engineers, and quality staff. The Process Engineer will work with manufacturing equipment, workstations, and ERP systems while helping to enhance layouts and processes. The company offers a culture that recognizes and rewards contributions through various employee incentives, such as employee-of-the-month recognition, gift cards, and catered food events, fostering an environment that values continuous improvement and team engagement.

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

The pay range for this position is $43.26 - $48.07/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 Burlington,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2026.

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