Manufacturing Engineer

Important Application Requirements:

To reduce spam and ensure a strong match, applicants must meet all of the following:

• Currently reside within 50 miles of Mequon, WI
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• No relocation assistance or visa sponsorship available
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in metal fabrication or sheet metal manufacturing

Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be considered.

Position Summary:We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Process Engineer to drive productivity, quality, and cost improvements across our heavy fabrication operations. This role leads time studies, continuous improvement initiatives, and applies AI‑driven optimization tools to production planning, scheduling, and process control.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Conduct time trials/time studies; establish work standards, takt time, and labor standards
• Analyze and optimize fabrication processes to reduce cycle time, scrap, rework, and operating cost
• Lead CI initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and Six Sigma methodologies
• Implement and evaluate AI‑based optimization tools for scheduling, throughput, predictive maintenance, and quality analytics
• Develop work instructions, SOPs, process flow diagrams, and PFMEAs
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering to resolve bottlenecks
• Perform capacity planning, line balancing, and recommend equipment/tooling/layout changes
• Monitor KPIs (OEE, cycle times, FPY, scrap rates) and report improvements
• Support NPI and prototype‑to‑production transitions with feasibility studies and process validation
• Train operators and supervisors on new standards and CI practices
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations in a heavy industrial environment 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years’ hands‑on experience in a metal fabrication or sheet metal environment
• Demonstrated experience performing time studies and establishing work standards
• Proven track record in process improvement and continuous improvement
• Experience applying AI/ML tools or optimization algorithms to manufacturing problems
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM, nesting software, ERP/MRP systems, and basic automation/PLC concepts
• Strong problem‑solving, project management, and communication skills
• Ability to work on the shop floor in a heavy industrial environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with industrial AI platforms and production scheduling optimization tools
• Welding fabrication knowledge; press brake/laser operations experience
• SolidWorks experience

Benefits 

• ICHRA Health Reimbursement Arrangement (age‑based monthly pre‑tax reimbursement; spouse $272; each child $135)
• Vision & Dental (Delta Dental)
• Voluntary LTD, STD, AD&D, Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) (eligible after 90 days)
• PTO