Manufacturing Engineer II — Lean & Capital Projects Lead

Wausau Supply Company; Schofield (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation within 1st year

9 paid holidays

100% Employee Owned

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Employer funded with retirement up to

401K Retirement Fund - Additional opp.

Health, Dental, Vision, Short Term/ LT

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunity for advancement

Training and development

Employee Material Purchase Program

Job summary

Wausau Supply Company seeks a Manufacturing Engineer II to lead manufacturing improvement initiatives, capital projects, and operational excellence. You will drive safety, quality, capacity, and cost improvements while mentoring teams and coordinating cross-functional efforts.

Ideal candidates bring Lean and Six Sigma know-how and a history of delivering measurable results in manufacturing settings. This role emphasizes leadership, technical guidance, and collaboration across departments to

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor of Science or MS degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Engineering, or closely related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• 3-8+ years manufacturing engineering experience.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects.
• Experience managing capital projects.
• Strong Lean Manufacturing and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred Six Sigma certification or equivalent experience.
• Experience in manufacturing and distributing building products is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing performance within assigned production areas.
• Develop long-term improvement roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Lead complex root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Identify, justify, and lead capital investment projects.
• Develop business cases including ROI, payback, risk, and capacity analysis.
• Manage projects from concept through startup and validation.
• Lead value stream improvement initiatives utilizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Design and implement process changes that improve productivity, quality, and safety.
• Establish manufacturing standards and best practices.
• Serve as technical resource for operations, quality, maintenance, and supply chain.
• Coach and mentor interns and other team members.
• Lead engineering reviews and provide technical recommendations.
• Analyze labor utilization, operational costs, and production performance.
• Drive cost reduction projects with measurable savings targets.
• Support budget planning and capital forecasting activities.
• Collaborate with leadership to establish manufacturing priorities.
• Support capacity planning and future growth initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and automation opportunities.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Problem-Solving

Cross-Functional Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science or MS in Manufacturing Engineering/Manufacturing Technology/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Wausau Supply Company seeks a Manufacturing Engineer II to lead manufacturing improvement initiatives, capital projects, and operational excellence. You will drive safety, quality, capacity, and cost improvements while mentoring teams and coordinating cross-functional efforts.

Ideal candidates bring Lean and Six Sigma know-how and a history of delivering measurable results in manufacturing settings. This role emphasizes leadership, technical guidance, and collaboration across departments to