Manufacturing Engineer

Genus PLC; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Earned time off

Job summary

Genus PLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support Lean Manufacturing initiatives at ABS Global in Waunakee, Wisconsin. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer, offering hands-on experience in a bio-manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities include driving continuous improvement, analyzing manufacturing processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position offers a competitive salary between $69,000 and $85,000, along with comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, vision, and 401K contributions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives across production laboratories.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify and reduce waste.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications

Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, process‑driven environment

Strong collaboration and communication skills

Ability to develop technical understanding of bio‑manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering discipline

Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred

Job description

Role Overview

ABS Global, a Genus company, has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing operations team. The salary range for this position is $69,000 – $85,000 USD. This role will support Lean Manufacturing initiatives across our production laboratories, partnering closely with operations, quality, training, supply chain, and leadership to improve efficiency, flow, safety, and quality. This is a great opportunity for an early‑career engineer looking to develop hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, bio‑manufacturing environment while contributing to meaningful work within animal genetics and agriculture.

You Will

Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles and data‑driven problem solving:

• 5S and visual management
• Kaizen facilitation
• Kanban systems and pull control
• Error proofing (Poka‑Yoke)
• Quick changeover reduction (SMED)
• Root cause analysis (5 Whys, Ishikawa)

Partner across engineering, production, quality, training, and supply chain to increase customer value by supporting:

• New equipment and tooling commissioning
• Capacity and headcount planning
• Production readiness reviews
• Evaluation of engineering changes and impact on production flow
• Strategic cost‑reduction projects

Analyze manufacturing processes to identify and reduce waste through:

• Time studies and process observations
• Current‑state vs. future‑state mapping
• Data‑based prioritization of improvement opportunities

Develop and maintain standardized work, including:

• Standard work instructions
• Yamazumi charts and takt‑based staffing plans
• Line balance and variability reduction

Identify and support automation and advanced technology opportunities, including:

• Human‑machine collaboration
• Digital tools and simulation
• AI‑supported decision making

Build functional knowledge of company processes, products, and customers.

Provide informal guidance to newer team members.

Communicate technical concepts clearly in collaborative, cross‑functional settings.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering discipline
• Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, process‑driven environment
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to develop technical understanding of bio‑manufacturing processes

Travel

• Less than 10%

Benefits Overview

At Genus, we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short‑term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and ETO (earned time off).

Equal Employment Opportunities

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti‑discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Recruitment Fraud Warning

Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].