Manufacturing Engineer

Cindavi; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cindavi in Ripon, WI, is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to own a core assembly line and drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements. Expect to spend most of your time on the production floor implementing changes that make processes faster and safer.

Qualified candidates will hold a BS in engineering and have hands-on experience with production lines, Lean techniques, and cross-functional collaboration to lead continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent related experience.
• Hands-on mindset with proven track record supporting production lines and driving measurable improvements.
• Adapt quickly and collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams including production, quality, and maintenance.
• Experience with Lean techniques, process mapping, FMEA, and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, and cost on an assigned assembly line area.
• Spend the majority of time on the production floor examining equipment and processes to identify improvements.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance to troubleshoot and optimize equipment performance.
• Implement process changes, update operation standards, and apply Lean techniques to optimize production.
• Conduct capability and time studies, specify tools/fixtures, and participate in Kaizen events.

Skills

Hands-on mindset

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional teamwork

Root cause analysis

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Are you the kind of engineer who prefers getting your hands dirty and driving real change over endless meetings and theoretical planning?

Position Summary

We are looking for a hands-on Process Engineer to join our team in Ripon, WI, and take ownership of one of our core assembly lines. If you are the type of engineer who prefers being on the production floor over sitting at a desk, this is the opportunity for you. You will step right in to support our manufacturing operations, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and cost. We need someone who is adaptable, eager to get their hands dirty, and ready to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. You will have the autonomy to identify problems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and implement solutions that make our processes faster, safer, and more efficient.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance of an assigned assembly line area.
• Spend the majority of your time on the production floor, actively examining equipment, processes, and operations to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with production, quality, and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues and ensure equipment operates at peak efficiency.
• Implement process changes, modify operation standards, and utilize Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize production.
• Conduct capability and time studies, specify tools and fixtures, and participate in Kaizen events to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent related experience.
• A strong hands-on mindset with a proven track record of supporting production lines and driving measurable improvements.
• The ability to adapt quickly and work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams including production, quality, and maintenance.
• Experience utilizing Lean manufacturing techniques, process mapping, FMEA, and root cause analysis to solve complex problems.
• A high level of comfort taking a project lead role within a fast-moving, continuous improvement culture.

Join a team where your expertise directly shapes our success and where you will have the support of experienced mentors to help you grow. If you are ready to make a tangible impact and thrive in a highly collaborative, floor-focused environment,