Process Engineer

Spherion Staffing WI & Northern IL; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% 401K match

3 weeks vacation

3% retirement fund

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Spherion Staffing WI & Northern IL is seeking a Process Engineer with 4–7 years of on-the-floor manufacturing experience and a degree in engineering. You will lead CAD tool design (AutoCAD/SolidWorks), develop PFMEAs and Control Plans, and drive APQP for new product launches.

Responsibilities include capacity analysis, Lean execution, and root-cause problem solving on the shop floor. Relocation assistance is available and a 6% 401K match begins from day one.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required or equivalent.
• 4–7 years of hands-on manufacturing experience on the shop floor.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• CAD modeling and tool design for tooling, fixtures, and dies.
• Develop manufacturing prints, BOMs, routings, PFMEAs and Control Plans.
• Lead New Product Launches during APQP cycles and support feasibility assessments.
• Drive Lean initiatives to eliminate waste and improve throughput.
• Perform capacity/workflow analyses for new/existing lines; troubleshoot on the factory floor.

Skills

Cold headed experience

On-the-floor manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Education

Engineering degree (Process/Mechanical/Industrial)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

The Process Engineer drives tool design, continuous improvement, capacity analysis, and APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) execution for division manufacturing operations.

This role directly impacts P&L performance by leading flawless new product launches, optimizing manufacturing efficiency, and eliminating waste across production lines.

This position has a 6% 401K match from day 1 and 3 weeks of vacation and there is a retirements fund of 3% set up as well! Relocation available.

What you’ll do

• CAD Modeling & Tool Design: Create detailed 2D drawings and 3D CAD models (AutoCAD/SolidWorks) of tooling, fixtures, and dies used in manufacturing processes.
• Manufacturing Documentation: Develop manufacturing prints, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and production routings; generate Process FMEAs (PFMEAs) and Control Plans to ensure quality standards.
• New Product Launch: Lead prototype and production Build Events during the APQP cycle for new product launches.
• Feasibility & APQP Guidance: Partner with APQP and Sales teams to evaluate part feasibility and tooling capability for potential new business quotes.
• Lean Execution: Lead continuous improvement initiatives applying Lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste, optimize cycle times, and boost plant throughput.
• Capacity & Workflow Analysis: Conduct capacity studies for new and existing production lines to support footprint and machinery planning.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Work directly on the factory floor with Production and Quality teams to troubleshoot manufacturing breakdowns and perform root cause analysis on customer/internal defects.

What you’ll bring

• Cold headed experience
• 4-7 years of on the floor manufacturing experience
• Degree in Engineering (Process, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing)
• Heading and rolling processes
• Entry level CAD/drafting
• Root cause analysis/corrective action

Are you a process engineer with prior cold headed experience?