Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Faith Technologies Inc; Town of Riverview, Menasha (WI, WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to drive new product tooling, equipment deployment, and welding process development on the shop floor. You will collaborate with Design Engineering to ensure manufacturability and quality during launches.

You will support prototypes to production, coordinate equipment installation, and partner with safety and quality teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives that reduce defects and improve cost and delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing/industrial/mechanical engineering or related field.
• At least 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Travel up to 10-15% and standard work hours 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday–Friday.

Responsibilities

• Design tooling, fixtures, jigs, weld fixtures, and aids for new product launches.
• Provide DFM/DFA feedback to Design Engineering.
• Support prototype, pilot, and production builds; identify and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Specify, justify, and support the purchase of new manufacturing equipment and tooling.
• Coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, and validation on the production floor.
• Work with suppliers, integrators, maintenance, and safety teams for proper setup.
• Develop fabrication and weld processes, including weld sequencing and fixturing.
• Support weld process qualification and troubleshooting (MIG, TIG, fixtured weldments).
• Partner with quality teams on weld inspections, defect reduction, and continuous improvement.
• Support daily production and lean projects to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Assist with PFMEAs, control plans, and standard work documentation.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Job description

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care.

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer supports new product introduction (NPI) by designing and implementing manufacturing tooling, specifying and installing production equipment, and developing fabrication and weld processes. This role works hands‑on with the shop floor to ensure new products are launched safely, on time, and at target cost and quality.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Experience: 3 years of Manufacturing Engineering or related hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Involvement in tooling/fixturing design or fab and weld is a plus.
• Travel: 10-15%
• Work Schedule: Typical work hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. Works a sufficient schedule to meet the expectations of the role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

New Product Tooling & Process Development

• Design and develop manufacturing tooling, fixtures, jigs, weld fixtures, and aids to support new product launches
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) feedback
• Support prototype, pilot, and production builds; identify and resolve manufacturing issues

Equipment Acquisition & Installation

• Specify, justify, and support the purchase of new manufacturing equipment and tooling
• Coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, and validation on the production floor
• Work with suppliers, integrators, maintenance, and safety teams to ensure proper setup and compliance

Fabrication & Welding Support

• Develop and document fabrication and weld processes, including weld sequencing, fixturing, and work instructions
• Support weld process qualification and troubleshooting (MIG, TIG, fixtured weldments, etc.)
• Partner with quality teams on weld inspections, defect reduction, and continuous improvement

Continuous Improvement & Production Support

• Support daily production by addressing tooling, equipment, and process-related issues
• Participate in lean and continuous improvement projects to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Assist with PFMEAs, control plans, and standard work documentation

Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?

If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future. Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success. FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package. Benefits are the Game-Changer We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here.

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test.

Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI) is a dynamic organization comprised of construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy experts. We create success for our partners and team members through innovation and expertise, rethinking how energy is designed, applied and consumed and providing solutions that go beyond the ideas of today. With expertise across all our brands – Faith Technologies®, EnTech Solutions™ and Excellerate® – we are one connected company, bringing our partners’ visions to life to ensure a sustainable future. FTI participates in E-Verify; please review the E-Verify Participation and Department of Justice, Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) Right to Work posters to review your legal rights and protections as a prospective employee: E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish) IER Right-to-Work Poster (English/Spanish).