Manufacturing Engineer

Talgo Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Insurance coverage

Dependent health benefits

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Career growth

Job summary

Talgo Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer at our Milwaukee facility to develop, improve, and validate manufacturing processes, tools, and equipment for high-quality railcar production.

You will support day-to-day production and drive improvements in safety, efficiency, and workflow. The ideal candidate has a degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering and experience in manufacturing environments; SAP/Teamcenter/Six Sigma experience is a plus, and rail industry exposure is

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing, mechanical assembly, or similar environments.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with SAP, Teamcenter, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma preferred.
• Rail industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, tools, and equipment.
• Identify and implement improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and workflow.
• Conduct time studies, capacity analysis, and process audits to optimize production.
• Support production by troubleshooting process issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Coordinate process changes and engineering change implementation (ECO/ECN).
• Train production team members on new tools, processes, and procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing

Mechanical Assembly

Lean Manufacturing

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SAP

Teamcenter

Six Sigma

Job description

Milwaukee, WI | Full-Time | Railway Industry | $1,000 Hiring Bonus | Great Benefits!

Join Us at Talgo

Talgo Inc. refurbishes passenger railcars for LA MetroLink at our Milwaukee facility, focusing on high quality mechanical and structural work to extend the service life of the railcars for another 30 years.

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to support production by developing, improving, and validating manufacturing processes, tools, and equipment while supporting day-to-day production needs. If you are ready to apply your engineering skills in a hands‑on manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.

What We Offer:

• $1,000 Hiring Bonus
• 100% Employee Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 50% Dependent Health Benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays, and a Generous PTO Policy
• Opportunities for Career Growth

What You'll Do:

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, tools, and equipment
• Identify and implement improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and workflow
• Conduct time studies, capacity analysis, and process audits to optimize production
• Support production by troubleshooting process issues and implementing corrective actions
• Coordinate process changes and engineering change implementation (ECO/ECN)
• Train production team members on new tools, processes, and procedures

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience in manufacturing, mechanical assembly, or similar industrial environments
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Experience with SAP, Teamcenter, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma preferred
• Transportation equipment or rail industry experience is a plus

Physical and Other Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug test
• Frequently required to twist, bend, reach, stand for extended periods, and work with tools
• Occasionally required to climb ladders and work in a confined space
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds