Manufacturing Engineer - Commercial Solutions Division

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Company-Paid Insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC in Appleton, Wisconsin is seeking a driven Manufacturing Engineer to implement enhancements in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and operational excellence while fostering collaboration across functions.

The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills and a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related fields, along with at least three years of manufacturing experience. Benefits include a 401(k) match, generous paid time off, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of previous manufacturing engineer experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Experience with pneumatic and electric torque systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement manufacturing and facility improvements.
• Ensure compliance with government and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain facility layouts using two-dimensional drawing software.
• Collaborate with operations leadership for capacity planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mechanical Aptitude

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office (Power BI)

3D modeling software (SolidWorks)

Atlas Copco torque application tools

Job description

Job Description

Miller Electric's Commercial Solutions Division is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to support a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for leading and implementing manufacturing and facility improvements across the division, with a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with a demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives, collaborate across functions, and deliver measurable results that align with business objectives.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Understand, maintain, and continuously improve manufacturing and assembly processes with an emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Develop and maintain facility and manufacturing layouts using two-dimensional drawing software.
• Apply ITW Toolbox and Lean manufacturing principles to identify, justify, and lead operational improvement projects from concept through implementation.
• Justify, specify, and procure capital equipment and tooling to support new and existing manufacturing processes.
• Partner with operations leadership to develop capacity planning and contingency strategies to support divisional goals.
• Support divisional and company-wide initiatives, including employee involvement programs and safety action teams.
• Collaborate effectively with production personnel, engineering teams, and divisional leadership to ensure alignment and successful execution of initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable government and regulatory requirements related to manufacturing operations.
• Work closely with all engineering disciplines to ensure new product development (NPD) processes are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with customer quality and delivery expectations.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with production floor personnel by maintaining a regular presence on the shop floor, actively listening to feedback, and partnering collaboratively to identify and implement process improvements.

What You Need to Do to Be Successful in This Role

• Demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate a proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in alignment with divisional objectives.
• Possess a strong mechanical aptitude with hands‑on problem‑solving capability.
• Understand torque applications and torque design in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within cross‑functional teams.
• 3+ years of previous manufacturing engineer experience preferred.
• Experience with Atlas Copco torque application tools, including pneumatic and electric systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Power BI experience strongly preferred), AutoCAD, and 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks.

Benefits

• Generous Retirement Benefits – 401(k) match plus an additional retirement contribution to help you plan for the future.
• Paid Time Off – 11 paid holidays, 5 sick days, and vacation time.
• Company‑Paid Insurance – Life, AD&D, short‑term & long‑term disability insurance.
• Family‑Friendly Benefits – 4 weeks of paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement.
• Education Assistance – tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ITW Welding is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.