Manufacturing Process Engineer - Hands-On Improvement Leader

Top Echelon Software, LLC.; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for its state-of-the-art wood door manufacturing facility. This hands-on role requires flexibility and teamwork to improve day-to-day production performance.

You will report to the Automation Engineering Manager and work closely with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering to develop practical, implemented improvements that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate degree Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering is required.
• Prior leadership experience is important because this is an independent role with the manager based at another plant.
• 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, start to finish, is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with all levels of staff.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for solving hands-on manufacturing problems to help improve the day-to-day performance of manufacturing operations while working closely with Production, Continuous Improvement, Maintenance, and Engineering.
• Strong process improvement skills that help meet KPIs.
• Develop practical solutions, and ensure improvements are successfully implemented and sustained. This will involve challenging existing methods, influencing change, and drive teams from problem identification through execution and follow-up.
• Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor and work directly with operators, supervisors, and department leadership to understand and resolve day-to-day process issues.
• Serve as an escalation resource for manufacturing problems requiring deeper process analysis and technical problem solving after initial Production or Maintenance response.
• 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

Leadership

Project management

Effective communication

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for its state-of-the-art wood door manufacturing facility. This hands-on role requires flexibility and teamwork to improve day-to-day production performance.

You will report to the Automation Engineering Manager and work closely with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering to develop practical, implemented improvements that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and delivery.