Manufacturing Engineer (Continuous Improvement Project Exp. Req, $80K-$100K)

#twiceasnice Recruiting; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

twiceasnice Recruiting seeks a Manufacturing Engineer for an on-site role east of Green Bay, WI. You will lead CI and project engineering initiatives to optimize processes, boost product quality, and reduce costs.

The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement across the production floor and manage projects from concept to completion. Requirements include a Bachelor's in Engineering, 2+ years in manufacturing, and strong analytical/problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 2+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives & optimization.
• Ability to manage engineering projects through full lifecycle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering projects from concept through completion
• Evaluate and optimize processes to improve reliability, consistency, uptime, and product quality
• Support initiatives focused on reducing scrap, waste, downtime, cycle times, and costs
• Review mold and tooling designs/modifications, support vendor selection, and coordinate trials
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and implementation
• Troubleshoot process, equipment, tooling, and product quality issues on the production floor
• Partner cross-functionally to evaluate manufacturability of new products and designs
• Evaluate plastics materials and manufacturing solutions to align with production objectives
• Lead and influence production teams during engineering and process improvement projects
• Develop and maintain process specifications, work instructions, and technical documentation
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet company safety and environmental requirements

Skills

Continuous improvement

Project management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer (Continuous Improvement Project Exp. Req.)

Location: East of Green Bay, WI (On-site)

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 + Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time (Typically ~45 hours/week)

Core Hours: M-F, 7:30am-4:30pm, Flexible

Start Date: ASAP

Sponsorship: Not Available

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

Travel: Limited, a few domestic trips per year

Manufacturing Engineer (Continuous Improvement Project Exp. Req.) Description

Our client in the plastics manufacturing industry is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to add to their team east of Green Bay, WI. In this role, you will lead project engineering and continuous improvement initiatives focused on optimizing manufacturing processes, product quality, efficiency, and cost. The ideal candidate will have experience with manufacturing process improvements, demonstrated success working on CI initiatives, and experience managing engineering projects from concept through completion. To be successful, you must be a reliable self-starter who can lead and influence production floor teams while driving projects to successful completion. This is a great opportunity to take ownership of meaningful engineering projects, make a direct impact on manufacturing performance, and join a successful company with a great culture.

Manufacturing Engineer (Continuous Improvement Project Exp. Req.) Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering projects from concept through completion
• Evaluate and optimize processes to improve reliability, consistency, uptime, and product quality
• Support initiatives focused on reducing scrap, waste, downtime, cycle times, and costs
• Review mold and tooling designs/modifications, support vendor selection, and coordinate trials
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and implementation
• Troubleshoot process, equipment, tooling, and product quality issues on the production floor
• Partner cross-functionally to evaluate manufacturability of new products and designs
• Evaluate plastics materials and manufacturing solutions to align with production objectives
• Lead and influence production teams during engineering and process improvement projects
• Develop and maintain process specifications, work instructions, and technical documentation
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet company safety and environmental requirements

Manufacturing Engineer (Continuous Improvement Project Exp. Req.) Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required
• 2+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment is required
• Experience related to continuous improvement initiatives & optimization are required
• Ability to manage engineering projects through the full project lifecycle is required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required