Hands-on Manufacturing Process Engineer – Wood Doors

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC; Menasha (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a hands-on, team-oriented production facility in Wisconsin. You will partner with Production, CI, Maintenance, and Engineering to solve day-to-day problems and drive improvements on the shop floor.

The role emphasizes process improvements, KPI delivery, and practical solutions with a strong on-site presence. Excellent communication and the ability to influence across levels are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering is required.
• 3+ years as a Manufacturing Engineer in an assembly operation, preferably wood products.
• Must be a self-starter who can work independently and, on a team.
• Prior project management experience is highly desirable.
• Prior capital project experience is also helpful.
• 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

Self-starter

Team player

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Horan Hiring Solutions, LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a hands-on, team-oriented production facility in Wisconsin. You will partner with Production, CI, Maintenance, and Engineering to solve day-to-day problems and drive improvements on the shop floor.

The role emphasizes process improvements, KPI delivery, and practical solutions with a strong on-site presence. Excellent communication and the ability to influence across levels are essential.