Manufacturing Support Specialist--Engineering

Pivot Point; Town of Hustisford (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivot Point, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Support Specialist to develop, optimize, and troubleshoot cost-effective manufacturing processes on the production floor.

You will bridge engineering and production teams to drive continuous improvement and reduce downtime while ensuring OSHA compliance. Responsibilities include process optimization, tooling enhancements, cross-functional collaboration with engineering, maintenance, and manufacturing, and upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in engineering/manufacturing.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical/production systems.
• SolidWorks drafting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process Optimization & Troubleshooting: diagnose and resolve machine, tooling, and process issues on the floor.
• Tooling & Drafting: design and develop machine components and tooling enhancements.
• Continuous Improvement: participate in problem-solving to reduce downtime and implement controls.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with engineering, maintenance, and production to implement procedures.
• Safety & Compliance: monitor safety procedures and ensure OSHA compliance.

Skills

On-floor engineering

Troubleshooting

Drafting

Teamwork

Multitasking

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

5+ years experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Support Specialist to develop, optimize, and troubleshoot cost-effective manufacturing processes. In this role, you will bridge the gap between engineering and production, spending most of your day on the floor collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will drive continuous improvement, minimize equipment downtime, coordinate new product launches, and ensure strict adherence to safety and OSHA standards.

Monday-Friday 1st Shift hours, with Overtime as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Process Optimization & Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve machine, tooling, and process issues on the fly; oversee equipment installation, maintenance, and machine rebuilding.

Tooling & Drafting: Collaborate with production teams to design, draft, and develop required machine components and tooling enhancements.

Continuous Improvement: Active participation in problem-solving sessions to reduce downtime and implement process controls.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, maintenance, and manufacturing personnel to implement new operating procedures and resolve system malfunctions.

Safety & Compliance: Monitor plant safety procedures, address hazards, and ensure full OSHA compliance and company rule enforcement.

Qualifications & Requirements

Hands-on Engineering Mentality: Highly comfortable spending the majority of the day active on the production floor ("non-desk" engineer).

Technical Skills: Experience with troubleshooting mechanical/production systems and drafting machine/tooling components in Metal Manufacturing.

Soft Skills: Strong multitasking abilities, a sense of urgency, a positive attitude under pressure, and excellent teamwork skills.

Travel: Ability to travel as required for business needs.

Physical abilities: Regularly walk, stand, reach, bend, crouch, use hands to hold small parts, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Good close vision and hearing.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree from accredited college and 5+ years of relevant engineering/manufacturing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experienced with machining/metal working.

Solid Works drafting experience a plus.

Requires valid Wisconsin Driver's License with clear record.

* Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug testing.*