Hands-On Manufacturing Engineer - Process Improvement

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 4% match

Health insurance

Vision

Dental

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Strong bonus program

Paid vacation and holidays

Relocation assistance

Work/Life Balance

Job summary

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer for our client, a state-of-the-art production facility manufacturing architectural wood doors in Wisconsin. You will report to the Automation Engineering Manager and collaborate with Production, Continuous Improvement, Maintenance, and Engineering to solve day-to-day process issues and drive measurable improvements on the shop floor.

The role emphasizes reducing waste and empowering operators to sustain improvements, with a

Qualifications

• Hands-on manufacturing problem solving to improve day-to-day operations.
• Experience in a custom assembly operation is required.
• Independent role with manager based at another plant; leadership experience is important.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for solving hands-on manufacturing problems to improve day-to-day performance.
• Drive process improvements to meet KPIs and sustain gains.
• Develop practical solutions and lead changes from problem identification to execution.
• Maintain floor presence and work with operators, supervisors, and leaders to resolve issues.
• Serve as escalation resource for deeper process analysis and technical problem solving.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Communication skills

Independent contributor

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer for our client, a state-of-the-art production facility manufacturing architectural wood doors in Wisconsin. You will report to the Automation Engineering Manager and collaborate with Production, Continuous Improvement, Maintenance, and Engineering to solve day-to-day process issues and drive measurable improvements on the shop floor.

The role emphasizes reducing waste and empowering operators to sustain improvements, with a