Manufacturing Support SpecialistEngineering

Pivot Point Inc; Town of Hustisford (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will bridge engineering and production, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate new product launches with a focus on safety and OSHA standards. The role requires strong mechanical troubleshooting, drafting with SolidWorks, and the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Hands-on approach to engineering on the production floor.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and production systems.
• Draft machine components and tooling improvements; SolidWorks experience a plus.
• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant engineering/manufacturing experience.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license with clean record; travel as needed.
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Process optimization and troubleshooting on equipment and tooling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new procedures.
• Oversee equipment installation, maintenance and rebuilding activities.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce downtime and improve processes.
• Ensure safety and OSHA compliance across the plant.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Troubleshooting

Machining/Metalworking

Drafting (SolidWorks)

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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.
• Experience: Experienced with machining/metal working.
• Drafting: Solid Works drafting experience a plus.
• Licensing: Requires valid Wisconsin Driver's License with clear record.
• Other: Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug testing.