Manufacturing Engineer

Sartori Company; Town of Plymouth (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sartori Company seeks an experienced operations professional to lead capital equipment projects and process excellence across the production environment. You will develop business cases, execute procurement and installation, and implement SOPs and processes while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity.

You’ll play a hands-on role in new equipment installations and line expansions to support growth. The role requires practical experience with Lean manufacturing, data-driven decision

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 5–10 years experience optimizing process and equipment performance and training.
• Experience analyzing operational capacity vs planned production and equipment installations for efficiency.
• Understanding and application of Statistical Process Control.
• Experience in food, pharmaceutical, chemical industries, or GMP environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drives process efficiencies and lowers costs through capital equipment purchases and process improvements.
• Implements new equipment work instructions, standard work, preventive maintenance, and training.
• Develops and manages manufacturing standards for purchased equipment and performance expectations.
• Collaborates with maintenance on preventive maintenance procedures.
• Designs optimal work-cell and facility layouts with cross‑functional support.
• Ensures capital purchases align with capacity projections and company vision.
• Develops scope of work and equipment specifications for RFQ processes.
• Investigates vendor sources to expand manufacturing processes and product commercialization.
• Collaborates with product development to determine processes for new products from concept to full-scale production.
• Supports all Sartori locations for equipment and capital needs.
• Promotes continuous improvement and lean culture across the facility.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

MS Office

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Minitab

Strategic thinking

Coaching

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Minitab

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

This experienced team member will spearhead operational and process excellence throughout the production environment. Their role includes business case development and execution of capital procurement and installation. They will develop and implement standard operating procedures and processes, and their hands‑on role will keep safety, quality, and productivity at the forefront. One of their core responsibilities will be to implement new equipment and production lines for all locations, paving the way for growth and innovation. Their use of data gathering, internal communication, and vendor communications will be key to executing projects successfully. Lastly, they will uphold best‑in‑class safety, ergonomics, and lean manufacturing principles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Delivers increased process efficiencies and business capabilities and lowers production costs through capital equipment purchases and process improvements.
• Implements new equipment work instructions, standard work, preventive maintenance, and production team member training.
• Develops and manages purchased equipment manufacturing standards and performance expectations.
• Collaborates with maintenance in developing and validating effective preventive maintenance procedures for equipment.
• Design and develop optimal work‑cell and facility layouts with cross‑functional support.
• Ensures capital purchases are aligned with capacity projections and company vision through collaboration with plant management and planning teams.
• Develop scope of work and equipment specification for the RFQ process.
• Investigate vendor sources to support the expansion of manufacturing processes and the commercialization of new products.
• Works directly with product development to determine appropriate processes to commercialize new products from concept to full‑scale production.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally for continuous improvement projects.
• Design components and equipment in Solidworks to support production.
• Gathers and analyzes data to drive improved equipment and overall process uptime.
• Promotes continuous improvement and lean culture throughout the facility with Team Members.
• Immediately report any food safety or quality issues to management or other individuals authorized to initiate action.
• Support all Sartori locations for equipment and capital needs.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S) in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial/Manufacturing Systems) required.
• 5-10 years experience in roles optimizing process and equipment performance and team member training required.
• Relevant experience analyzing operational capacity vs. planned production and implementing equipment installations for efficiency, required.
• Understanding and application of Statistical Process Control.
• Experience within the food, pharmaceutical, chemical industries, or GMP environment preferred.

Other Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Results driven – focuses on achieving results that promote business acumen.
• Analytical – draws conclusions from data in a logical, systematic way. Is able to make decisions from the conclusions.
• Innovative – uses original thinking to generate new ideas and solutions.
• Organized – works and thinks in a methodical and orderly way
• Strategic thinker – anticipates and prepares for future events and outcomes.
• Collaborative – partners with others to realize better results.
• Develops others – coaches others to improve performance
• Inspiring – generates motivation, enthusiasm, and a desire to succeed in others.
• Team player – works well within diverse groups to achieve common goals.
• Committed – pledges firmly to a goal, idea, or plan.
• Initiative – acts proactively to achieve results
• Problem Solver – drives for identifying root cause and preventing reoccurring issues
• Quality commitment – believes and works to achieve the highest standards.
• Knowledge of safety and quality principles and best practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of Lean manufacturing principles (e.g. 5S, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, AutoCAD, Solidworks and Minitab software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Team Member is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

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