Manufacturing Engineer

Sterling Engineering; Sturtevant (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support production operations and drive continuous improvement in an established manufacturing environment. You will develop and optimize processes, specify tools and equipment, and apply Lean and DMAIC methods to improve quality, cost, and productivity.

The role emphasizes hands-on execution, collaboration with engineering and production teams, and contributions to new product launches while maintaining standard work and process

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on experience applying Lean and DMAIC.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement changes.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production operations in a mixed-model assembly environment.
• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Design, specify, validate, and implement tools, fixtures, and production equipment.
• Identify opportunities for error-proofing and process improvements.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and DMAIC methodologies to resolve production issues.
• Collaborate with production teams, technicians, and Engineering to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges.
• Develop and maintain standard work instructions and process documentation.
• Support new product development and manufacturing launches.
• Analyze manufacturing data to improve quality, capacity, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Google Workspace

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Sterling Engineering is partnering with an established manufacturer to hire a Manufacturing Engineer to support production operations, improve assembly processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This is a hands-on engineering opportunity focused on optimizing manufacturing efficiency, quality, cost, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily production operations in a mixed-model assembly environment.
• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Design, specify, validate, and implement tools, fixtures, and production equipment.
• Identify opportunities for error-proofing and process improvements.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and DMAIC methodologies to resolve production issues.
• Collaborate with production teams, technicians, and Engineering to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges.
• Develop and maintain standard work instructions and process documentation.
• Support new product development and manufacturing launches.
• Analyze manufacturing data to improve quality, capacity, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 2+ years of manufacturing, process engineering, operations engineering, or mechanical design experience.
• Experience developing and implementing manufacturing or assembly processes.
• AutoCAD experience required.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and root cause analysis.
• Experience supporting new product development and production launches.
• Ability to analyze data and develop process improvement plans.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mixed-model assembly operations.
• Knowledge of supply chain, logistics, or material flow.
• Experience with tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment implementation.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.