Manufacturing Engineer

Contract Professionals, Inc.; Roberts (WI); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

A reputable staffing agency in the United States is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for direct hire. The role involves developing and improving manufacturing processes for wire harness and cable assembly operations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering. This position plays a crucial role in refining these processes to ensure long-term growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience interpreting electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Experience creating SOPs and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and validate wire harness blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize work instructions and process documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements relating to efficiency and quality.

Skills

Manufacturing process knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Blueprint interpretation

SOP creation

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

Zuken

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Pay Range: $40.00 – $50.00 per hour, based on experience

Direct Hire- Onsite

Position Summary

Our client is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support and enhance our wire harness and cable assembly operations. This role is responsible for developing, improving, and sustaining manufacturing processes, work instructions, tooling, and documentation to drive efficiency, quality, and scalability. The Manufacturing Engineer will work cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Sales, and Leadership to support new product introductions, continuous improvement initiatives, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and validate wire harness blueprints, electrical schematics, and engineering drawings.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize work instructions, SOPs, and process documentation.
• Participate in first article builds and support new product introductions.
• Identify and implement process improvements relating to efficiency and quality.
• Recommend equipment, tooling, fixtures, and machinery improvements.
• Support quoting and cost analysis.
• Maintain preventive maintenance documentation and SOPs and coordinate related activities.
• Research new technologies and industry best practices.
• Perform other engineering-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience interpreting electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Strong manufacturing process knowledge.
• Experience creating SOPs and work instructions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Wire harness or cable assembly experience.
• Experience with Zuken, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar.
• Manufacturing floor and office environment.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

Why This Role Matters

This position plays a critical role in ensuring our manufacturing processes are scalable, efficient, and built for long-term growth, supporting both current production needs and future expansion