Manufacturing Process Development Engineer

McNally Industries, LLC; Town of Grantsburg (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match up to 4%

9 paid holidays

Vacation/PTO after 90 days

Every other Friday off (9/80)

Job summary

McNally Industries, LLC in Grantsburg, WI, is seeking a Manufacturing Process Development Engineer to transform complex build requirements into efficient, repeatable production. You will lead cross-functional efforts and coordinate supplier activities on a salaried 9/80 schedule.

The role emphasizes process improvement, lean initiatives, and compliance with government contracting standards, with CAD/CAM workflow experience and DoD exposure valued.

Qualifications

• BS in Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline; typically 5–7+ years.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes and production methods.
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality systems; aerospace/DoD exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and document detailed manufacturing methods for new and existing products.
• Design and select production tooling and fixturing.
• Initiate quality planning with sampling plans aligned to ISO 9001.
• Support estimating with process routings, cycle times, and cost drivers.
• Coordinate material planning to ensure on-time readiness.
• Oversee outside vendor processes to meet technical and schedule needs.
• Serve as Project Manager for assigned initiatives; plan, communicate, and deliver.
• Implement lean initiatives across the value stream.
• Ensure compliance with government contracting requirements and solicitations.
• Coach and train engineers, machinists, and other team members.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

BS in Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

Mastercam

ERP systems

Job description

Day in the Life — Grantsburg, WI

As a Manufacturing Process Development Engineer at our state-of-the-art Grantsburg facility, you’ll turn complex build requirements into efficient, repeatable production. Your morning might start with refining a new machining method, move into a tooling/fixturing design review, and wrap with a Gemba walk to drive a lean improvement you proposed last week. You’ll operate with minimal supervision, regularly stepping into a project manager role to coordinate cross-functional efforts and supplier activities.

What You’ll Own

• Define and document detailed manufacturing methods for new and existing products.
• Design and/or select production tooling and custom fixturing.
• Initiate quality planning, including sampling plans and techniques aligned to ISO 9001.
• Support estimating with process routings, cycle times, and cost drivers.
• Kick off and guide material planning activities to ensure on-time readiness.
• Oversee and control outside vendor processes to meet technical and schedule needs.
• Serve as Project Manager for assigned initiatives—plan, communicate, and deliver.
• Implement process improvements and champion lean initiatives across the value stream.
• Ensure compliance with applicable solicitations and contractual requirements, including government contracting expectations.
• Coach and train engineers, machinists, and other team members as needed.
• Jump in on other tasks that keep the business moving—proactively and independently.

What You Bring

• BS in Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience; typically 5–7+ years.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes and production methods.
• Proficiency with CAD; experience with CAD/CAM workflows and machine setup documentation for production runs.
• Familiarity with sampling methodologies and quality planning tools.
• Experience with ISO 9001 quality systems; exposure to aerospace and/or DoD manufacturing preferred.
• Understanding of government contracting requirements and solicitations.
• Skilled in MS Office; strong organization, communication, and project management.
• Thrives in a team environment and collaborates effectively across functions.

Tools & Technologies

• CAD: SolidWorks
• CAM: Mastercam
• ERP systems

Benefits & Work Schedule

McNally Industries offers competitive wages and a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident insurance; 9 paid holidays; Vacation/PTO after 90 days; and a 401(k) with employer match up to 4%.

This is a salaried role on a 9/80 schedule—enjoy every other Friday off.