Manufacturing Engineer: Process Improvement & Projects

Seagrave; Clintonville (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Seagrave in Clintonville, WI is seeking an Engineering professional to oversee manufacturing processes, workflow planning, troubleshooting, and sustainment of department objectives under the Production Supervisor.

You will act as a technical resource for Design Engineering and Sales, ensure projects stay within budget and schedule, and drive efficiency while maintaining quality standards. Relevant experience in heavy manufacturing and a Bachelor’s in engineering are preferred.

Qualifications

• Reasonable knowledge of engineering principles and practices related to manufacturing systems.
• Solid mechanical and/or electrical aptitude (e.g., deals with a variety of hand and power tools, as well as large equipment, schematics).
• Must be a self-starter and work well without supervision.
• Solid organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or minimum 2-4 years’ related experience.
• Experience working in heavy manufacturing of low volume high mix is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carries out in-depth analysis of plans, functional specifications, and contracts to determine and advise on overall project requirements; involved in all routine aspects of project including estimating, design for manufacturability, process planning, material and equipment procurement, and progress tracking.
• Provides input, reviews, and may prepare shop drawings, based on project plans and specifications, for completeness, showing location of devices, equipment, wiring, etc.
• Prepares and/or reviews requirements and documentation pertaining to tooling, equipment, routings, assemblies, and related processes.
• Assists production staff with issuing work based on needs of production schedule, input from team leaders, and customer priorities.
• Manages the execution of sales and engineering changes throughout build processes to ensure full compliance to vehicle specifications; Coordinates and communicates project schedules and change proposals; Plans for and resolves unexpected delays, production issues or schedule recovery options.
• Recommends methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocating workstations and equipment, and purchase of equipment.
• Acts as a technical resource to Sales, Engineering, and Customer Service; Provides feedback in design for manufacturability, time studies, project mapping and scope.
• Review all production order documentation for accuracy, including bill of materials and routings within company’s information system.

Skills

Engineering principles

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Project handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Seagrave in Clintonville, WI is seeking an Engineering professional to oversee manufacturing processes, workflow planning, troubleshooting, and sustainment of department objectives under the Production Supervisor.

You will act as a technical resource for Design Engineering and Sales, ensure projects stay within budget and schedule, and drive efficiency while maintaining quality standards. Relevant experience in heavy manufacturing and a Bachelor’s in engineering are preferred.