Process Engineer

UNAVAILABLE; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown company in Manitowoc, WI seeks a Process Engineer to lead manufacturing process improvements on the shop floor. You will analyze equipment, methods, and workflows to boost safety, quality, and throughput while controlling costs.

Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams to implement changes, develop standard work, and support Kaizen events. A hands-on, floor-focused background in mechanical/industrial engineering is required.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 4–5 years of manufacturing process improvement experience.
• Hands-on production-floor manufacturing experience required.
• Strong communication and documentation of complex processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Examine equipment and processes to identify safety, quality, throughput improvements.
• Implement changes and modify operation standards.
• Evaluate vendor proposals for new equipment.
• Identify and optimize manufacturing processes for cost efficiency.
• Perform time studies and develop work instructions.
• Provide production support and troubleshoot processes.
• Lead Kaizen events and coordinate projects.
• Specify tools, jigs, and fixtures; manage daily troubleshooting.

Skills

Process improvement

Project management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Lean manufacturing

FMEA

Root cause analysis

Job description

Overview

As a Process Engineer, you will be responsible for engineering matters related to planning, managing and maintaining production methods, finishing processes and equipment. You will collaborate with colleagues in other engineering functions as well as production, quality, purchasing, planning and maintenance. You will work on projects that result in a safer work environment, a higher quality product, a more efficient process, and a positive impact on the company's bottom line.

Responsibilities

• Examine equipment, processes, operations, and procedures to identify improvement opportunities in areas of safety, quality, throughput, and cost
• Implement changes and modify operation standards
• Evaluate vendor proposals for new equipment purchases
• Select & implement suitable manufacturing processes and apply modern organizational principles to make products at a competitive cost
• Identify & optimize current and new manufacturing processes using continuous improvement
• Work closely with production and maintenance to ensure equipment is operating in a like-new condition
• Perform Time Studies
• Process Development — may include Visual Work Instructions
• Production support and process troubleshooting
• Cost (scrap, rework, cycle time, etc.) reduction
• Specify tools, jigs, and fixtures
• Project coordination and daily troubleshooting
• Participate in Kaizen events

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or combined related experience required
• 4–5 years of experience in manufacturing process improvement or industrial processes
• Hands-on, production-floor manufacturing experience required — this is a floor-facing role, not a lab, policy, or purely analytical position
• Comfortable leading projects and managing multiple, competing priorities in a fast-moving continuous improvement environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to understand and document complex process interactions
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications (nice to have, not required):

• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques, capability studies, process mapping, FMEA, and root cause analysis — good to have, but not required
• Proficiency in 3D modeling/CAD software (any platform — e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar) a plus

ID

2026-13161

Pos. Type

Full-Time