Manufacturing Engineer II — Lean CNC & Process Improvement

Watts; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

10 paid holidays and PTO

Education reimbursement

Fitness reimbursements

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Watts is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer II for on-site work in Menomonee Falls, WI (and Germantown, WI). The role focuses on learning existing processes, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams while operating with substantial independence.

Reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. Qualified candidates have a Bachelor’s in engineering and 2+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience, CAD proficiency, and exposure to CNC programming

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, or related discipline.
• 2+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Experience with CAD software.
• Experience supporting CNC machining operations; exposure to Mastercam, WoodWOP, or similar CNC programming software.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, work independently, and manage multiple priorities.
• Working knowledge of Lean fundamentals and basic problem‑solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute manufacturing process improvements focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing process issues and implement corrective actions using structured problem solving.
• Support CNC machining operations; perform tooling optimization, documentation updates, and work instruction development.
• Apply Lean principles to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Assist with equipment, tooling, fixtures, and minor capital projects under guidance from senior engineers.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, standard work, routings, and work instructions.

Skills

Lean fundamentals

Structured problem solving

Independent work

Able to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering

Tools

CAD software

Mastercam

WoodWOP

Job description

Watts is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer II for on-site work in Menomonee Falls, WI (and Germantown, WI). The role focuses on learning existing processes, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams while operating with substantial independence.

Reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. Qualified candidates have a Bachelor’s in engineering and 2+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience, CAD proficiency, and exposure to CNC programming