Manufacturing Engineer

Standard Iron; Town of Hartford (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Iron in Hartford, Wisconsin, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive operational excellence and sustainability by ensuring defect‑free products while minimizing costs. You will also be responsible for maintaining environmental standards through lean manufacturing strategies.

The ideal candidate has an Associate Degree in Mechanical Design or Manufacturing Technology and at least 3 years of progressive engineering experience. Proficiency in CAD software and knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma principles are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing engineering environment.
• A suitable combination of equivalent education and hands‑on industrial experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement manufacturing processes tailored to customer specifications.
• Act as primary interface for customer quality concerns.
• Research and test innovative manufacturing methods to maximize throughput.
• Provide real‑time engineering resolution to production challenges.
• Deliver accurate product reports and project milestone updates.
• Ensure clarity on customer requirements through efficient communication.
• Maintain adherence to established safety protocols.

Skills

Proficiency in CAD software

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma principles

Strong technical writing abilities

Education

Associate Degree in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Technology, or related technical field

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Hartford Wisconsin

Reporting To: Director of Engineering

No Sponsorships or relocation provided for this role

Job Purpose The Manufacturing Engineer is a dual‑focus role dedicated to operational excellence and sustainability. You will ensure the delivery of defect‑free products on time while minimizing costs for our customers. Simultaneously, you will drive environmental stewardship by preventing exposures and reducing waste through lean, cost‑effective manufacturing strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• New Product Introduction (NPI): Design and implement robust manufacturing processes tailored to customer specifications; develop detailed technical drawings, establish rigid quality specifications, and author comprehensive work instructions.
• Quality Leadership: Act as the primary technical interface for customer quality concerns; lead the end‑to‑end Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action (CAPA) processes for internal and external issues.
• Process Optimization: Continuously research and test innovative manufacturing methods to maximize throughput and minimize production costs while upholding strict quality principles.
• Technical Support: Provide real‑time engineering resolution to production floor challenges to maintain schedule integrity.
• Project Management: Deliver accurate product reports and project milestone updates; lead technical product reviews and cross‑functional team meetings.
• Stakeholder Communication: Ensure 100% clarity on customer requirements through proactive, efficient communication with both internal departments and external partners.
• Compliance & Safety: Maintain total adherence to established business practices, safety protocols, and regulatory work rules.

Marginal Job Functions

• Documentation Management: Manage engineering documentation libraries to ensure high accessibility and strict version control.
• Team Leadership: Serve as a project lead for special initiatives or continuous improvement teams as assigned.
• Operational Support: Support broader manufacturing process troubleshooting to minimize downtime across the facility.
• Workplace Excellence: Maintain a safe, clean, and organized professional work environment (5S).

Education and Experience Requirements

• Education: Associate Degree in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field (Required).
• Experience: 3+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing engineering environment.
• Alternative: A suitable combination of equivalent education and hands‑on industrial experience will be considered.
• Skills: Proficiency in CAD software, knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma principles, and strong technical writing abilities.