Lean Manufacturing Engineer: Rubber & Polyurethane

Molded Dimensions Manufacturing; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Molded Dimensions Manufacturing in Port Washington, WI, seeks an engineer to drive manufacturing improvements for elastomer and urethane components. You will lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, manage projects, and coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and suppliers to ensure smooth launches and continuous improvement.

You have 2–3 years in manufacturing, strong troubleshooting, data analysis, and project management skills, plus hands-on shop-floor orientation and ERP/MRP experience

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in a manufacturing setting with strong troubleshooting, analysis, and project management skills.
• Hands-on, shop-floor orientation and clear, confident communication.
• ERP experience (IQMS preferred) and comfort managing production data, BOMs, and routings.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience; Green Belt or above.
• Material science and regulatory/compliance familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean & Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste, cut costs, and improve quality with data-driven methods.
• Provide hands-on production support: troubleshoot daily issues, implement corrective actions, run capability studies, validate equipment, and shorten cycle times.
• Own NPI/NPD processes: design inputs, tooling coordination, feasibility reviews, PPAPs, first articles, and production trials.
• Leverage ERP/MRP (IQMS preferred) for BOMs, routings, inventory accuracy, and KPI reporting; support system enhancements and integration.
• Champion safety, quality, and environmental standards; assist with equipment specs, installation, and validation; take on additional duties to meet strategic goals.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Project management

Shop-floor orientation

Clear communication

Education

BS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

IQMS ERP

Job description

Molded Dimensions Manufacturing in Port Washington, WI, seeks an engineer to drive manufacturing improvements for elastomer and urethane components. You will lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, manage projects, and coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and suppliers to ensure smooth launches and continuous improvement.

You have 2–3 years in manufacturing, strong troubleshooting, data analysis, and project management skills, plus hands-on shop-floor orientation and ERP/MRP experience