Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Hartford Wisconsin

Reporting To:  Director of Engineering

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Job Purpose
The Manufacturing Engineer is a dual-focus role dedicated to operational excellence and sustainability. You will ensure the delivery of  defect-free products on time while minimizing costs for our customers. Simultaneously, you will drive environmental stewardship by preventing exposures and reducing waste through lean, cost-effective manufacturing strategies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• New Product Introduction (NPI):  Design and implement robust manufacturing processes tailored to customer specifications; develop detailed technical drawings, establish rigid quality specifications, and author comprehensive work instructions
• Quality Leadership:  Act as the primary technical interface for customer quality concerns; lead the end-to-end Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action (CAPA) processes for internal and external issues
• Process Optimization:  Continuously research and test innovative manufacturing methods to maximize throughput and minimize production costs while upholding strict quality principles
• Technical Support:  Provide real-time engineering resolution to production floor challenges to maintain schedule integrity
• Project Management:  Deliver accurate product reports and project milestone updates; lead technical product reviews and cross-functional team meetings
• Stakeholder Communication:  Ensure 100% clarity on customer requirements through proactive, efficient communication with both internal departments and external partners
• Compliance & Safety:  Maintain total adherence to established business practices, safety protocols, and regulatory work rules

Marginal Job Functions

• Documentation Management:  Manage engineering documentation libraries to ensure high accessibility and strict version control
• Team Leadership:  Serve as a project lead for special initiatives or continuous improvement teams as assigned
• Operational Support:  Support broader manufacturing process troubleshooting to minimize downtime across the facility
• Workplace Excellence:  Maintain a safe, clean, and organized professional work environment (5S)

Education and Experience Requirements

• Education:  Associate Degree in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field (Required)
• Experience:  3+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing engineering environment
• Alternative:  A suitable combination of equivalent education and hands-on industrial experience will be considered
• Skills:  Proficiency in CAD software, knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma principles, and strong technical writing abilities