Manufacturing Engineer

ManpowerGroup; Sussex (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Sussex, WI to own the transformation of customer drawings and requirements into standardized, build-ready manufacturing processes for electrical control panels. You will lead DFM reviews and drive improvements to reduce risk, labor, and rework, while managing NPI activities and ensuring BOM accuracy for smooth transitions to full production.

The role emphasizes strong ownership, continuous improvement, and the ability to translate customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in electrical control panel manufacturing, machine building, or custom industrial equipment.
• Strong ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Experience developing routings, labor estimates/standards, and work instructions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer drawings, specifications, and requirements into standardized manufacturing processes for electrical control panel manufacturing.
• Identify CTQ features and ensure control through design, tooling, and documentation.
• Lead DFM reviews and drive improvements to reduce risk, labor, and rework.
• Lead manufacturing readiness for NPI activities including BOM accuracy and pilot builds.
• Design, document, and optimize assembly processes; develop work instructions and standard work; apply Lean to improve flow and efficiency.

Skills

Schematic interpretation

ERP/MRP familiarity

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/MRP systems

Project management tools

Job description

Our client, Electrical Control Panel Manufacturer, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be part of the Manufacturing Engineering team supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and shop floor continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of ownership, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to translate customer requirements into build-ready manufacturing systems—aligning successfully in a fast-paced, custom manufacturing environment.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Sussex, Wisconsin

Pay Range: $90,000 - $110,000 + 10% Bonus

• Must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder-Unable to sponsor**

What's the Job?

• Own the transformation of customer drawings, specifications, and requirements into standardized, build-ready manufacturing processes for electrical control panel manufacturing.
• Identify critical-to-quality (CTQ) features and ensure they are controlled through process design, tooling, and documentation.
• Lead design-for-manufacturability (DFM) reviews and drive improvements that reduce risk, labor, and rework.
• Lead manufacturing readiness for new and existing products by managing NPI activities, including BOM accuracy, routing integrity, pilot builds, and transition to full production.
• Design, document, and optimize assembly processes; develop work instructions and standard work; and use Lean principles to improve flow, quality, and efficiency while analyzing production data to find bottlenecks and cost/cycle-time opportunities.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience in electrical control panel manufacturing, machine building, or custom industrial equipment, with demonstrated ownership of manufacturing processes from design handoff through production.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and customer specifications.
• Experience developing routings, labor estimates/standards, and work instructions, with familiarity in manufacturing standards, quality systems, and documentation control.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and project management tools; and the ability to communicate clearly across engineering, operations, and customers.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to own manufacturing readiness end-to-end—turning requirements and designs into scalable, cost-effective production systems.
• Chance to lead NPI execution, pilot builds, and smooth transitions into full production while partnering closely with design engineering and operations.
• Impactful continuous improvement work using Lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, standardize processes, and improve quality and delivery performance.
• Hands-on involvement during pilot builds and early production to troubleshoot process, tooling, documentation, and equipment issues.
• Recognition for accountability across cost, quality, and delivery performance in an electrical control panel manufacturing environment.