Manufacturing Engineer / Continuous Improvement Engineer

Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc.; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Engineer II to independently drive manufacturing initiatives across fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly.

You will lead projects, develop tooling and fixturing, and guide continuous improvements with a focus on safety, quality, and cost reduction. You will mentor Manufacturing Engineer I staff, analyze data for process enhancements, and collaborate across teams to achieve performance goals while adhering to safety requirements and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing/related field; 3–7 years’ experience.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Ability to interpret drawings, BOMs, tolerances and specs.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, routings, labor standards, and costing.
• Demonstrated project leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation, development, and implementation of processes across fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly.
• Develop standards, routings, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Provide technical leadership and troubleshoot issues in operations.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate manufacturability of designs and recommend improvements.
• Design fixtures, tooling, and work-holding for manual and robotic processes.
• Select and implement equipment and technologies for performance gains.
• Support equipment installation, validation, training, and startup.
• Lead cross-team improvement projects from concept through sustainment.
• Analyze data to identify cost reductions, throughput gains, and waste elimination.
• Support capacity planning, workflow optimization, and make-vs-buy analyses.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Laser/plasma cutting

Waterjet cutting

Robotic welding

Automation/controls

Forming and machining equipment

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

2D drafting (AutoCAD)

Job description

General Description

Under the direction of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Manufacturing Engineer II independently leads manufacturing engineering initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance across fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly operations. This position serves as a technical resource to manufacturing operations and evaluates, develops, and implements manufacturing processes and technologies.

The Manufacturing Engineer II leads moderate to complex projects, supports capital equipment initiatives, develops fixturing and tooling solutions, and drives continuous improvement activities. This position exercises independent judgment, manages multiple priorities, and provides technical guidance during manufacturing problem-solving and process improvement efforts.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Lead the evaluation, development, and implementation of manufacturing processes across fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly operations.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing standards, routings, work instructions, standard operating procedures, and other process documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and day-to-day support to manufacturing operations by troubleshooting manufacturing, quality, and process-related issues.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions to improve process performance and product quality.
• Evaluate product designs for manufacturability and recommend changes that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost.
• Design and implement fixtures, tooling, and work-holding solutions for manual and robotic manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate, select, and implement manufacturing equipment, processes, and technologies that improve operational performance.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, validation, training, and production startup activities.
• Independently lead manufacturing improvement projects through cross team collaboration from concept through implementation, including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, execution, and sustainment.
• Analyze manufacturing and operational data to identify, prioritize, and implement improvements that reduce cost, improve throughput, enhance quality, and eliminate waste.
• Support capacity planning, workflow optimization, labor efficiency improvements, and make-versus-buy evaluations.
• Provide technical guidance and informal mentoring to Manufacturing Engineer I personnel and manufacturing team members.
• Communicate technical information, project progress, risks, and results effectively to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Follow and promote all company safety requirements while incorporating safety, ergonomic, and environmental considerations into engineering solutions.
• Help drive and support BCT's Culture and Core Values.

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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Three to seven years of manufacturing engineering experience in fabrication, welding, machining, or industrial manufacturing.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software and working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar 2D drafting software.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, bills of material, tolerances, and manufacturing specifications.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, routings, work centers, labor standards, and manufacturing costing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and independently resolve technical problems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with laser or plasma cutting, waterjet cutting, forming, machining, manual welding, robotic welding, or assembly.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
• Experience implementing manufacturing equipment or production technologies.
• Exposure to automation, robotics, controls, or process data systems.
• Experience leading cross-functional manufacturing projects.

Core Competencies

• Independent decision-making
• Technical problem solving
• Manufacturing process improvement
• Project ownership and execution
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Communication and influence
• Accountability and follow-through
• Planning and prioritization
• Technical guidance and mentoring