Multisite Manufacturing Engineer — Lean & Safety Champion

NCCM COMPANY; Town of River Falls (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

NCCM in River Falls, WI seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead improvements across our facilities, driving continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you’ll collaborate with plant teams, manage budgets, and guide product and process development to meet growth objectives and customer requirements. This role combines hands-on problem solving with strategic leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• At least five years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Experience leading multisite manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production systems, and safety practices.
• Experience with Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement programs.
• Experience managing budgets, capital expenditures, and costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvements across multiple facilities to improve productivity, quality, and safety.
• Troubleshoot process challenges and drive Lean/Kaizen initiatives.
• Develop manufacturing strategies and allocate resources based on data.
• Research and implement new manufacturing technologies and equipment.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams on innovations from concept to implementation.
• Maintain engineering documentation, standards, and specs.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Process improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

NCCM in River Falls, WI seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead improvements across our facilities, driving continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you’ll collaborate with plant teams, manage budgets, and guide product and process development to meet growth objectives and customer requirements. This role combines hands-on problem solving with strategic leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.