Manufacturing Engineer

NL Staffing; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NL Staffing is seeking candidates in Franklin, Wisconsin, experienced in lean manufacturing and six sigma for hands-on process development. This role demands mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills across assembly environments.

Key responsibilities include leading process improvements, supporting new product introductions, and investigating root causes with practical solutions. Ideal candidates will have expertise in tooling, fixtures, and familiarity with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with lean manufacturing and six sigma in assembly environments.
• Hands-on process development with tooling and fixtures.
• Familiarity with PFMEA, control plans, and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement initiatives using lean and six sigma.
• Support New Product Introductions and develop processes for new products.
• Investigate and resolve root-cause issues with hands-on problem solving.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six sigma

Process improvement

Mechanical aptitude

Root cause analysis

Tooling

Fixtures

ERP or SAP

Job description

Overview

They should have strong experience with lean manufacturing, six sigma, and hands-on process development across assembly environments. Focused on process improvement, supporting new product introductions, and digging into root-cause issues without blinking. Mechanical aptitude matters here, this isn’t a sit-behind-a-desk role. Think tooling, fixtures, equipment, and real-world problem solving. Keywords to focus on would be lean, six sigma, process improvement, NPI, PFMEA, control plans, root cause, assembly, tooling, fixtures, and ERP or SAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement initiatives across assembly environments using lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies.
• Support New Product Introductions (NPI) and develop processes for new products.
• Investigate and resolve root-cause issues with hands-on problem solving, working with tooling, fixtures, and equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience with lean manufacturing, six sigma, and hands-on process development across assembly environments.
• Mechanical aptitude with tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
• Familiarity with PFMEA, control plans, root-cause analysis, and ERP or SAP.