Manufacturing Engineer

Molded Dimensions Inc.; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Molded Dimensions is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve manufacturing processes, focusing on continuous improvement initiatives, production support, and NPD collaboration. The role emphasizes leveraging IQMS to enhance data integrity, process control, and operational efficiency across the plant.

The engineer will work with engineering, quality, and operations to launch new products, validate tooling, and contribute to PPAPs and production trials, reporting to the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma for continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with IQMS or similar ERP systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and project management skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to work directly on the shop floor.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Lead and support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain standard work instructions and process documentation.
• Provide daily engineering support to production teams.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support process capability studies, equipment validation, and cycle time improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams to launch new products.
• Assist in process design, tooling development, and manufacturing feasibility assessments.
• Support PPAPs, first article inspections, and production trials.
• Ensure smooth product launches with minimal disruption.
• Utilize IQMS or similar ERP systems to manage production data, BOMs, routings, and inventory accuracy.
• Maintain and improve ERP/MES data integrity.
• Generate reports and analyze KPIs to support decision-making.
• Support system enhancements and integration with manufacturing processes.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to support plant initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Assist with capital projects including equipment specification, installation, and validation.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support business objectives.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Project management

Shop floor experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

IQMS

Job description

Molded Dimensions is a leading manufacturer specializing in engineered elastomer and urethane solutions. We are committed to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement in everything we do. Join our team and play a key role in driving operational excellence and supporting our growing business.

Position Summary

Molded Dimensions is seeking a hands-on, results-driven Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve our manufacturing processes. This role focuses on continuous improvement initiatives, day-to-day production support, and cross-functional collaboration for new product development (NPD).

The Manufacturing Engineer will also play a critical role in leveraging IQMS (or similar ERP systems) to improve operational efficiency, data integrity, and process control. This position reports to the Director of Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality
• Lead and support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and cost-reduction initiatives
• Analyze production data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities
• Develop and maintain standard work instructions and process documentation

Production Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide daily engineering support to production teams
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Support process capability studies, equipment validation, and cycle time improvements

New Product Development (NPD)

• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and operations teams to launch new products
• Assist in process design, tooling development, and manufacturing feasibility assessments
• Support PPAPs, first article inspections, and production trials
• Ensure smooth product launches with minimal disruption

Systems & Data Management

• Utilize IQMS or similar ERP systems to manage production data, BOMs, routings, and inventory accuracy
• Maintain and improve ERP/MES data integrity
• Generate reports and analyze KPIs to support decision-making
• Support system enhancements and integration with manufacturing processes

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Compliance

• Participate in cross-functional teams to support plant initiatives
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Assist with capital projects including equipment specification, installation, and validation
• Perform additional duties as needed to support business objectives

  Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
  • Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
  • Familiarity with IQMS or similar ERP systems
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and project management skills in a manufacturing environment
  • Hands‑on approach with the ability to work directly on the shop floor
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and customers
  • Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in rubber, urethane, or related manufacturing environments
  • Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
  • Knowledge of material science and regulatory/compliance standards
  • Experience with statistical analysis and process control tools

  Why Join Molded Dimensions?

  • Opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing performance and innovation
  • Collaborative, team-oriented environment
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and growth
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package

  About Molded Dimensions Group:

  Molded Dimensions Group is a trusted leader in the manufacturing of custom-molded rubber and cast polyurethane components. With decades of experience and a reputation for high-quality parts, we serve a wide range of industries including transportation, marine, medical, industrial, and more. Our team is driven by craftsmanship, innovation, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. At Molded Dimensions, we take pride in our collaborative culture, where employees are valued, supported, and empowered to grow.