Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Process & NPI Optimizer

LHH; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Wisconsin to improve production processes and support new product introductions.

You will collaborate with engineering and operations to enhance efficiency, quality, and manufacturability, and you will lead continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.

This hands-on role requires troubleshooting, creating work instructions, and maintaining manufacturing documentation to ensure smooth, cost-effective operations.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of machining, CNC, welding, casting/molding, and related manufacturing processes.
• Experience with ISO 9001, ERP systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes.
• Support tooling, new product launches, and production optimization.
• Lead continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Troubleshoot quality and manufacturing issues using root cause analysis.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation and work instructions.

Skills

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Quality troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

ERP systems

ISO 9001

Job description

LHH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Wisconsin to improve production processes and support new product introductions.

You will collaborate with engineering and operations to enhance efficiency, quality, and manufacturability, and you will lead continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.

This hands-on role requires troubleshooting, creating work instructions, and maintaining manufacturing documentation to ensure smooth, cost-effective operations.