Process Engineer (Relocate to Eau Claire, WI)

LevelUP HCS; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LevelUP HCS is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to improve manufacturing performance in a high-speed production environment. The role focuses on reliability, continuous improvement, and close collaboration with production, maintenance, and engineering teams.

This onsite position requires a strong engineering foundation, a proactive mindset, and the ability to lead process improvements and equipment reliability initiatives. No relocation or sponsorship is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, materials, tooling, and maintenance workflows.
• Experience with continuous improvement, project management, troubleshooting, and root-cause problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing performance by identifying process inefficiencies, analyzing downtime trends, and implementing practical solutions to improve productivity and reliability.
• Partner with production, maintenance, engineering teams, suppliers, OEMs, and contractors to support equipment reliability initiatives and manufacturing projects.
• Lead and support continuous improvement efforts utilizing Lean Manufacturing methodologies such as 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, value stream mapping, and point-of-use improvement.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, process modifications, troubleshooting activities, and technical manufacturing initiatives.
• Develop project plans, establish priorities, track progress, maintain documentation, and communicate updates across cross-functional teams.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve safety, quality, cost, and operational performance.
• Train, coach, and support manufacturing team members to enhance technical capability and improve process execution.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Kaizen

Kanban

SMED

Value Stream Mapping

Root Cause Analysis

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

rWe are seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to improve manufacturing performance, strengthen equipment reliability, and drive continuous improvement within a high-speed production environment. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working directly with manufacturing teams, solving technical challenges, improving processes, and supporting operational excellence

.This position is onsite and does not provide relocation or sponsorship support

.About the Rol

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The Process Engineer will play a key role in improving production efficiency, analyzing downtime, supporting equipment improvements, and resolving technical manufacturing challenges. This position requires strong engineering fundamentals, practical manufacturing experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively with production, maintenance, engineering teams, OEM partners, suppliers, and contractor

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This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking to expand their leadership responsibilities and develop toward future engineering leadership opportuniti

es.
What You’l

• l DoSupport manufacturing performance by identifying process inefficiencies, analyzing downtime trends, and implementing practical solutions to improve productivity and reliabil
• ity.Partner with production, maintenance, engineering teams, suppliers, OEMs, and contractors to support equipment reliability initiatives and manufacturing proje
• cts.Lead and support continuous improvement efforts utilizing Lean Manufacturing methodologies such as 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, value stream mapping, and point-of-use improveme
• nts.Assist with equipment upgrades, process modifications, troubleshooting activities, and technical manufacturing initiati
• ves.Develop project plans, establish priorities, track progress, maintain documentation, and communicate updates across cross-functional te
• ams.Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve safety, quality, cost, and operational performa
• nce.Train, coach, and support manufacturing team members to enhance technical capability and improve process execut

ion.
What You

• BringBachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent manufacturing experience will also be consid
• ered.Minimum of 2 years of experience in a high-speed manufacturing or production environ
• ment.Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, materials, tooling, and maintenance workf
• lows.Experience with continuous improvement, project management, troubleshooting, and root-cause problem sol
• ving.Ability to collaborate effectively with production operators, maintenance teams, engineers, contractors, OEMs, and suppl
• iers.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar engineering design tools is prefe
• rred.Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environ
• ment.Self-directed, results-oriented mindset with the ability to manage changing priori
• ties.Prior coaching, mentoring, or supervisory experience is prefe
• rred.Ability to support manufacturing operations outside of normal business hours when ne

eded.
Work Envir

onmentThis role operates within an industrial manufacturing environment and requires regular interaction with production equipment, maintenance activities, and cross-functional manufacturing teams. Proper safety procedures and personal protective equipment are required in designated

areas.