NPI/Manufacturing Engineer — Polymer Components

Molded Dimensions Manufacturing
  • Port Washington, WI
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    Ready to Launch New Products and Uplevel Production?

    Molded Dimensions designs and manufactures engineered elastomer and urethane solutions for diverse industries. We’re seeking an engineer with 2–3 years of experience who thrives on problem solving, cross-functional teamwork, and getting results on the floor.

    Ask Yourself

    • Do you enjoy reducing waste and boosting efficiency with Lean and Six Sigma tools?
    • Are you energized by troubleshooting production issues and implementing lasting corrective actions?
    • Can you drive process capability studies, validate equipment, and cut cycle times?
    • Are you comfortable owning PPAPs, first articles, tooling readiness, and production trials for new product launches?
    • Do you like working in ERP (IQMS preferred) to manage BOMs, routings, and inventory accuracy—and turning data into KPIs?
    • Will you lead with safety, quality, and environmental compliance while partnering across Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Production?

    Your Core Impact

    • Process Improvement: Identify trends, analyze root causes, and maintain clear, up-to-date standard work and process documentation.
    • Production Support: Provide daily hands-on support; resolve issues; accelerate throughput with validated processes.
    • New Product Introduction: Collaborate on process design and tooling; conduct feasibility; manage PPAP deliverables and first-article approvals; ensure smooth, low-disruption launches.
    • Systems & Data: Drive ERP data integrity; generate KPI reports; support system enhancements and manufacturing integration.
    • Capital & Compliance: Contribute to equipment specification, installation, and validation; uphold safety, quality, and environmental standards; perform additional duties that advance business goals.

    Structure & Collaboration

    Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you’ll work closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Production, as well as suppliers and customers.

    Must-Haves

    • BS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related
    • 2–3 years in manufacturing with strong troubleshooting, analytics, and project leadership
    • Hands-on, shop-floor presence and excellent communication skills
    • ERP familiarity (IQMS preferred); comfort with BOMs, routings, and production data
    • Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams

    Nice-to-Haves

    • Rubber/urethane or related manufacturing background
    • Lean/Six Sigma experience; Green Belt+ preferred
    • Material science and regulatory/compliance knowledge
    • Experience with statistical analysis/SPC

    Why Molded Dimensions?

    • Make a visible impact on performance and innovation
    • Join a collaborative, supportive team
    • Grow with a company committed to continuous improvement
    • Competitive pay and benefits

    About Us

    We’re a leader in custom-molded rubber and cast polyurethane components. Our reputation is built on quality, craftsmanship, and a commitment to customer success—and on a culture that values people and progress.

    Proficiencies

    • Project Management
    • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
    • Continuous Improvement
    • Troubleshooting Skills
    • ERP & MRP Systems
    • Engineering Degree

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPort Washington, WI

    Skills

    • Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Core Impact Prounmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Data Qualityunmatched
    • Delivery Managementunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Environmental Complianceunmatched
    • Equipment Specificationunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Industrial Engineeringunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Lean Six Sigmaunmatched
    • Machine Toolunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
    • Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
    • Material Scienceunmatched
    • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Polymersunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Capabilityunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Product/Service Launchunmatched
    • Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)unmatched
    • Production Supportunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Quality Engineeringunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Statisticsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Trend Analysisunmatched

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