Hands-on Manufacturing Process Engineer

6 Degrees Search; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a state-of-the-art production facility that manufactures architectural wood doors in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The role is hands-on, reporting to the Automation Engineering Manager, and requires flexibility and teamwork on a daily basis.

You will work closely with Production, Continuous Improvement, Maintenance, and Engineering to solve manufacturing problems, drive process improvements, and ensure sustained gains.

Qualifications

• Associate degree Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering is required.
• Prior leadership experience is important because this is an independent role with the manager based at another plant.
• 3+ years’ experience as a Manufacturing Engineering in a custom assembly operation.
• Must be a self-starter who can work independently and, on a team.
• Prior project management experience, start to finish, is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with all levels of staff.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for solving hands-on manufacturing problems to help improve the day-to-day performance of manufacturing operations while working closely with Production, Continuous Improvement, Maintenance, and Engineering.
• Strong process improvement skills that help meet KPIs.
• Develop practical solutions, and ensure improvements are successfully implemented and sustained.
• Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor and work directly with operators, supervisors, and department leadership to understand and resolve day-to-day process issues.
• Serve as an escalation resource for manufacturing problems requiring deeper process analysis and technical problem solving after initial Production or Maintenance response.
• Coordinate efforts to plan, design, develop and validate manufacturing processes and improvements to existing processes.
• Improve Processes and Eliminate Waste in Key Constraint Areas.
• Improve Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Delivery in assigned areas.
• Develop and drive metrics in conjunction with Production Teams

Skills

Process improvement

Leadership experience

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

6 Degrees Search is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a state-of-the-art production facility that manufactures architectural wood doors in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The role is hands-on, reporting to the Automation Engineering Manager, and requires flexibility and teamwork on a daily basis.

You will work closely with Production, Continuous Improvement, Maintenance, and Engineering to solve manufacturing problems, drive process improvements, and ensure sustained gains.