Manufacturing Engineer

Assembly Manufacturing Engineer

Job Type: W2, 23-month Contract

Job Location: Horicon, WI

Shift: 1st Shift – 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Note: May require support or transition to off-shift. Overtime may be required based on business needs.

**Visa Sponsorship: Not available now or in the future for this position.**

Additional Requirements

• Metatarsal safety shoes required from day one
• Occasional lifting up to 35 lbs (infrequent)
• May drive a company-owned Gator inside the factory (after safety training)
• May drive personal vehicle to other facilities for meetings
• Cross-border work is not permitted

Job Overview

We are seeking an Assembly Manufacturing Engineer to support assembly operations. This role involves approximately 50% of time on the shop floor, troubleshooting issues and communicating across all levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct line support for production employees (50% shop floor presence)
• Communicate project progress and daily updates to management and team
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing and assembly process issues
• Apply knowledge of assembly processes and tooling to improve operations
• Attend meetings at other facilities as needed
• Occasionally lift up to 35 lbs

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels
• Knowledge of assembly processes and tooling (highly preferred)
• Ability to work onsite and adapt to shift/overtime changes
• Comfortable in a manufacturing environment

Education & Experience

• Preferred: Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, etc.)
• OR 5+ years of experience as a manufacturing engineer
• 2–3 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment required

Recent graduates with relevant internships will be considered; compensation will reflect experience level.

• Background in assembly processes is highly preferred