Hands-On Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer

Tom Trese Networking LLC; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Bonus program

Paid vacation

Holidays

Relocation assistance

Casual workplace

Work-life balance

Job summary

Tom Trese Networking LLC in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. This hands-on role focuses on solving day-to-day manufacturing problems, collaborating with Production, CI, Maintenance and Engineering to improve performance on the floor.

You will drive process improvements to meet KPIs, develop practical solutions, and lead projects from identification through execution, with strong emphasis on safety, quality and delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in 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 Engineer 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

Leadership experience

Education

Associate degree Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Tom Trese Networking LLC in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. This hands-on role focuses on solving day-to-day manufacturing problems, collaborating with Production, CI, Maintenance and Engineering to improve performance on the floor.

You will drive process improvements to meet KPIs, develop practical solutions, and lead projects from identification through execution, with strong emphasis on safety, quality and delivery.