Manufacturing Process Optimization Engineer

J&D MANUFACTURING; Altoona (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

J&D Manufacturing in Altoona, Wisconsin seeks a manufacturing/process engineer with a bachelor’s degree or ≥5 years of related experience to design and optimize production systems. You will lead time studies, implement process improvements, and ensure quality documentation is current across production lines.

The role focuses on maximizing efficiency, evaluating line layouts, and supporting new model launches while engaging cross-functional teams to sustain high workmanship and product

Qualifications

• Design and evaluate integrated systems for manufacturing processes.
• Lead time studies to measure fatigue and efficiency.
• Identify and implement process improvements across production.
• Ensure engineering drawings and documentation are current and accurate.

Responsibilities

• Design manufacturing processes and inspection points.
• Analyze facility layouts, workflows, tooling, and labor utilization.
• Support new model launches and corrective action teams.
• Review schedules, specs, and orders to determine methods and procedures.
• Record quality and reliability data and formulate corrective plans.

Skills

Process design

Time studies

Quality control

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

J&D Manufacturing in Altoona, Wisconsin seeks a manufacturing/process engineer with a bachelor’s degree or ≥5 years of related experience to design and optimize production systems. You will lead time studies, implement process improvements, and ensure quality documentation is current across production lines.

The role focuses on maximizing efficiency, evaluating line layouts, and supporting new model launches while engaging cross-functional teams to sustain high workmanship and product