Manufacturing Engineer

Saigepartners; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

ESOP

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Ongoing technical training

Job summary

Saige Partners in Waukesha, WI, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to drive bronze foundry and CNC machining improvements. You will optimize processes, cycle times, and layouts while supporting new product introductions from prototype to production.

The role requires hands-on floor work, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record in Lean manufacturing and problem solving. Strong SolidWorks/ERP experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in machining, metalworking, casting, or similar.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling and drafting; SolidWorks preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, and implement efficient, repeatable manufacturing processes for bronze and alloy components.
• Develop and improve machine cycle times, layouts, tooling, and production methods.
• Design, test, and implement new foundry dies using SolidWorks.
• Provide hands-on engineering support for CNC turning and troubleshoot first-article parts.
• Lead NPI activities from prototype to full-scale production.
• Support changes ensuring quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, 6S, Value Stream Mapping).
• Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, downtime, setup times.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Skills

5+ years manufacturing experience

SolidWorks

Root-cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

NPI collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Epicor ERP

Job description

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Manufacturing Engineer – Waukesha, WI

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join an engineering-driven manufacturing operation in Waukesha, WI. This is a hands-on opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working directly with production teams, solving manufacturing challenges, improving processes, and helping bring new products from concept through full-scale production. You’ll play a key role supporting bronze foundry and CNC turning operations, with responsibility for improving manufacturing processes, optimizing equipment and cycle times, supporting new product launches, and driving continuous improvement throughout the plant.

What You’ll Do

• Design, evaluate, and implement efficient, repeatable manufacturing processes for precision bronze and alloy components.
• Develop and improve machine cycle times, production layouts, standardized work, tooling, and manufacturing methods.
• Design, test, and implement new foundry dies using SolidWorks.
• Provide hands-on engineering support for CNC turning operations and assist with troubleshooting first-article and production parts.
• Partner with CNC programmers and production personnel to resolve machining and process issues.
• Lead manufacturing activities associated with new product introduction (NPI), taking products from prototype through full-scale production.
• Support engineering changes while ensuring quality, cost, and delivery requirements are met.
• Lead and participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen, 6S, Value Stream Mapping, and waste reduction.
• Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, downtime, setup times, and other sources of manufacturing inefficiency.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and corrective action using tools such as 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone analysis.
• Perform process audits and failure analysis related to manufacturing and quality issues.
• Work closely with production, quality, metallurgy, safety, and other cross-functional teams to improve processes, ergonomics, safety, and overall plant performance.

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3 5+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in machining, metalworking, metal casting, or a similar production environment.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling and drafting; SolidWorks preferred.
• Strong mechanical and manufacturing problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated experience conducting root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Ability and willingness to work directly on the plant floor and collaborate with production teams.

Preferred:

• Experience with non-ferrous metals, bronze, foundry processes, or metallurgy.
• Background in spun, centrifugal, or static casting.
• Experience with CNC turning and precision machining.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
• Experience with Epicor or another manufacturing ERP system.

Work Environment

This is a hands-on engineering position with a balance of office-based engineering work and active involvement on the manufacturing floor. You’ll regularly work alongside operators and other technical personnel to test processes, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements. Shop-floor work requires standard PPE, including safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses. The position may periodically require lifting up to 50 lbs. during fixture setup, equipment trials, and other manufacturing activities.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with annual performance incentives
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ongoing technical training and career development opportunities

Why This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer who wants more than a desk-based engineering role. You’ll have the opportunity to work hands-on with foundry, CNC machining, tooling, process development, NPI, and Lean improvement projects while collaborating directly with the people responsible for running the operation.

Saige Partners, one of the fastest growing technology and talent companies in the Midwest, believes in people with a passion to help them succeed. We are in the business of helping professionals Build Careers, Not Jobs. Saige Partners believes employees are the most valuable asset to building a thriving and successful company culture.