Manufacturing Engineer

Direct Start; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Flexible work schedule

Health and dental insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match and profit–

Paid vacation and paid holidays

Education reimbursement and profes­s

Job summary

Direct Start is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to plan and execute customer and internal manufacturing projects from start to finish. This role blends hands-on manufacturing knowledge with project management to deliver on time and within budget.

You will collaborate with customers, engineering, and operations to drive results, lead kick-off meetings, reviews, and ensure successful product shipments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience and PM experience
• Knowledge of machining and manufacturing processes
• Experience with ERP systems and proficiency in Excel
• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams
• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent projects simultaneously
• Develop project plans, schedules, cost quotations, and manufacturing routings
• Act as primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external customers
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and assembly teams to meet project scope, timeline, and cost targets
• Lead project kick-off meetings and regular status reviews
• Coordinate customer testing, approvals, and product shipments
• Create and manage project budgets throughout the full project lifecycle
• Identify and resolve project risks, schedule conflicts, and manufacturing challenges
• Complete job closing process including P&L analysis and project post-mortems

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Manufacturing knowledge

Excel

ERP systems

Communication

Analytical

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Project Leader/Manufacturing Engineer to plan and execute customer and internal manufacturing projects from start to finish. This role combines hands-on manufacturing knowledge with strong project management skills to deliver quality outcomes on time and within budget. You will work closely with customers, engineering, assembly, and operations teams to drive results.

What You'll Do

• Manage multiple concurrent projects simultaneously
• Develop project plans, schedules, cost quotations, and manufacturing routings
• Act as primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external customers
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and assembly teams to meet project scope, timeline, and cost targets
• Lead project kick-off meetings and regular status reviews
• Coordinate customer testing, approvals, and product shipments
• Create and manage project budgets throughout the full project lifecycle
• Identify and resolve project risks, schedule conflicts, and manufacturing challenges
• Complete job closing process including P&L analysis and project post-mortems

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience and project management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of machining and manufacturing processes
• Experience with ERP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams
• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
• To be self-motivated and goal-oriented

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities (company, team, and individual results)
• Flexible work schedule
• Health and dental insurance — effective the first of the month after 30 days of employment
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing
• Paid vacation and paid holidays
• Education reimbursement and professional development support