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<div></div><div><div>Pro-Active Engineering is a full-service electronic contract manufacturer dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions for our customers. For over 25 years, we have partnered with clients across industries to bring their products from concept to completion with speed, precision, and reliability. Our team is committed to continuous improvement, advanced manufacturing technologies, and a collaborative approach that ensures customer success. At Pro-Active Engineering, we take pride in our people, our processes, and our passion for engineering excellence. Join us and be part of a company that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth.</div>
<div></div><div><b>Role Overview:</b></div>
<div></div><div>The<b> Manufacturing Engineering Manager </b>leads the Manufacturing Engineering function at Pro-Active Engineering, ensuring seamless integration of new and existing processes from notification of a purchase order to production. This role oversees the Manufacturing Engineering Technicians and Engineers, driving the creation and maintenance of manufacturing documentation, programs, tooling, and stencils. The manager ensures that processes are fully developed, validated, and ready within required timeframes to support efficient, high-quality production.</div>
<div></div><div><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></div>
<ul><li>Supervise and develop a team of technicians, including daily task assignment, training, coaching, and performance support.</li>
<li>Provide technical guidance and decision-making support to ensure customer requirements are met.</li>
<li>Collaborate with leadership to align manufacturing engineering strategies with overall company goals and customer expectations.</li>
<li>Lead, mentor, and develop team members while fostering collaboration and accountability.</li>
<li>Allocate resources and monitor workloads to meet timelines and production demands.</li>
<li>Establish, track, and report on KPIs related to readiness, process performance, and team effectiveness.</li>
<li>Oversee the development, release, and continuous improvement of manufacturing documentation and processes.</li>
<li>Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transitions from engineering to production.</li>
<li>Coordinate troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for production and process issues.</li>
<li>Monitor production schedules to confirm documentation, tooling, and programs are released and ready for production.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with ISO Quality Management System requirements, company policies, and safety regulations.</li>
<li>Provide direct engineering and technical support, including failure analysis and hands-on production assistance when needed.</li>
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<div></div><div><b>Competencies- </b><b>The ideal candidate demonstrates:</b></div>
<ul><li><b>Attention to detail</b>, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance across processes and deliverables.</li>
<li><b>Team leadership</b>, fostering collaboration, accountability, and respect while building a positive and high-performing work culture.</li>
<li><b>Technical expertise</b>, applying tools, systems, and industry knowledge to guide teams in troubleshooting and delivering reliable solutions.</li>
<li><b>Problem-solving ability</b>, identifying root causes, implementing practical solutions, and anticipating future challenges.</li>
<li><b>Critical thinking</b>, analyzing complex information objectively, weighing alternatives, and making sound, evidence-based decisions.</li>
<li><b>Strategic mindset</b>, aligning team goals with organizational objectives to drive operational excellence.</li>
<li><b>Coaching and development</b>, mentoring team members to strengthen capabilities and prepare future leaders.</li>
</ul><div><b>Work Environment &amp; Schedule:</b></div>
<div>While performing the duties of this role, the employee may occasionally work near moving mechanical equipment and be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The work environment typically has a low to moderate noise level.</div>
<ul><li>This position is based on-site at our Sun Prairie, WI facility.</li>
<li>Salary, full-time role with competitive pay.</li>
<li>Standard schedule is Monday through Friday.</li>
<li>Occasional weekend work as needed to support deadlines.</li>
</ul><div><b>Requirements:</b></div>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in STEM field and / or equivalent combination of education and experience / training required.</li>
<li>5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.</li>
<li>Superior teamwork, multi-tasking, and time/project management skills.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of PCB assembly, manufacturing processes, documentation, and quality standards.</li>
<li>Proven ability to lead technical teams, prioritize workloads, and deliver results under tight deadlines.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Proficiency in relevant engineering software and ERP/MES systems.</li>
<li><b>ITAR REQUIREMENTS- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident, (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. &sect; 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. &sect; 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.</b></li>
</ul><div><b>Travel:</b></div>
<div><b>Occasional travel may be expected for this position.</b></div>
<div></div><div><b>Compensation and Benefits:</b></div>
<div><div>Pro-Active Engineering offers a competitive wage based on experience and a generous benefits package to include health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, retirement plan with a company match, FSA, paid vacation, sick days, holidays and Gain Sharing bonuses. We also offer a business casual dress code. You can wear jeans every day!</div>
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<div></div><div><div><i>Pro-Active Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.</i></div></div></div>

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