Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company
Location: Horicon, WI 53032
Duration: 1 Year 4 Months
Shift: 1st Shift (5:00 AM – 1:30 PM)
Job Summary
Entry-level manufacturing engineering role focused on shop-floor support, process improvement, and assembly operations, with strong involvement in troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
• Support manufacturing processes and continuous improvement projects
• Work closely with production teams to resolve day-to-day issues
• Perform feasibility testing and validate engineering solutions
• Assist in developing standards, process documentation, and specifications
• Analyze production data and identify process gaps
• Support product development and implementation activities
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams
• Provide direct line support and communicate project updates to leadership
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
Core Duties
• Shop-floor production support (50% time)
• Process improvement & problem solving
• Assembly process optimization
• Engineering documentation & reporting
• Quality and safety support
• Cross-functional coordination
Work Environment / Role Nature
• Heavy shop-floor presence (hands-on role)
• Fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Requires PPE (metatarsal shoes from Day 1)
• Involves mobility across facility and occasional travel to nearby sites
Required Skills
• Manufacturing / assembly engineering – 1+ years
• Problem-solving & troubleshooting – 2 years
• Communication (shop floor + leadership) – 2 years
• Assembly processes & tooling (Torque tools) – 1 years
• Process improvement / continuous improvement – 1 years
• Engineering fundamentals (design, testing, implementation) – 1 years
Preferred Skills
• Lean Manufacturing exposure
• Project coordination
• Quality & safety compliance
• Data analysis & reporting
Education / Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, etc.)
• Entry-level to early-career candidates (0–3 years experience)
Top 3 Must-Have Skills
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Good communication across shop floor and management
• Assembly experience with torque tools
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