Manufacturing Engineer - Process Improvement Leader

Pernini Legal, Inc.; Menasha (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 4% match

Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Strong bonus program

Paid vacation and holidays

Work/Life Balance

Relocation offered

Job summary

A manufacturing facility specializing in architectural wood doors is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join a hands-on team. You will report to the Automation Engineering Manager and tackle day-to-day production challenges, drive process improvements, and collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering to meet KPIs.

The role emphasizes on-floor presence, problem solving, and implementing practical, sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Associate degree Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering is required.
• 3+ years’ experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in a custom assembly operation.
• Must be a self-starter who can work independently and, on a team.
• Prior project management experience is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with all levels of staff.

Responsibilities

• Solve hands-on manufacturing problems to improve day-to-day operations.
• Strong process improvement skills that help meet KPIs.
• Develop practical solutions, and ensure improvements are implemented and sustained.
• Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor and work with operators, supervisors, and leadership to resolve day-to-day issues.
• Serve as an escalation resource for manufacturing problems requiring deeper process analysis and technical problem solving.
• Coordinate efforts to plan, design, develop and validate manufacturing processes and improvements to existing processes.
• Improve Processes and Eliminate Waste in Key Constraint Areas.
• Improve Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Delivery in assigned areas.
• Develop and drive metrics in conjunction with Production Teams.

Skills

Process improvement

Manufacturing engineering

On-floor leadership

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

A manufacturing facility specializing in architectural wood doors is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join a hands-on team. You will report to the Automation Engineering Manager and tackle day-to-day production challenges, drive process improvements, and collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering to meet KPIs.

The role emphasizes on-floor presence, problem solving, and implementing practical, sustainable solutions.