Manufacturing Engineer

Software Placement Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match 4.5%

Health, vision, dental

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

On-site fitness center

Nurse on-site

Casual dress code

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to bridge design engineering and production, launching new products and improving existing processes on-site. You will help maximize throughput while upholding safety and ISO standards.

Responsibilities include leading new product introductions, line integration, and applying Lean/Six Sigma to reduce waste and costs. Strong CAD (Siemens NX) and project-management skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering degree required.
• 1–6 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Candidates with under 3 years require 3.0+ GPA.

Responsibilities

• Plan, support, and lead the introduction of new products to the manufacturing floor.
• Integrate new products into existing lines, assessing line balance and efficiency.
• Develop Operation Method Sheets for assembly processes.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma to reduce waste.
• Troubleshoot production line problems.
• Lead initiatives to mitigate risk, maintain ISO compliance, and reduce costs.
• Lead line/cell layout, tooling, and part flow improvements.
• Justify capital equipment investments.
• Advance safety and ergonomic practices.

Skills

Project management

Lean / Six Sigma knowledge

Problem solving

Education

BS Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

MS Word/Excel/Access

Job description

Location: Milwaukee, WI | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

A major manufacturer in the heavy mobile equipment industry is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join its growing production team. This role serves as the critical link between design engineering and the production floor, bringing manufacturing expertise to the launch of new products and the improvement of existing processes. The position reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and plays a key role in maintaining production capability, improving quality, reducing cost, enhancing safety, and maximizing throughput.

What you'll do

• Plan, support, and lead the introduction of new products to the manufacturing floor
• Manage the integration of new products into existing lines, understanding how new processes affect line balance, pFMEA, and efficiency
• Develop Operation Method Sheets outlining optimal assembly processes
• Apply advanced Lean concepts and continuous improvement principles to reduce waste in manufacturing processes
• Troubleshoot production line problems
• Lead initiatives that mitigate risk, maintain ISO compliance, and reduce costs
• Lead design initiatives within the manufacturing process, including line/cell layout, tooling, and part flow
• Justify capital equipment investments
• Advance safety and ergonomic practices across the production environment

Required qualifications

• BS Engineering and 1 to 6 years of experience in manufacturing engineering (candidates with under 3 years of experience must have a 3.0+ GPA)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficient computer skills including 3D & 2D CAD (Siemens NX experience preferred), Word, Excel, and Access
• Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma methodologies
• No visa sponsorship is available for this position

Preferred qualifications

• Siemens NX experience would be great
• Experience with production line layout would be very helpful

Compensation and benefits

• Excellent benefits and compensation plan, including a 4.5% employer match on 401K
• Health, vision, and dental coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance
• 8% bonus level
• Flexible work hours (work nine hours Monday through Thursday and only four hours on Friday without using PTO)
• On-site fitness center and on-site nurse
• Business casual workplace, jeans every day

Why this role

This organization offers outstanding growth opportunities, a dynamic leadership team that values its employees, and a strong culture of safety, continuous improvement, and work/life balance.