Process Optimization Engineer - Elastomer & Urethane

Molded Dimensions Manufacturing; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Molded Dimensions Group in Port Washington, WI is seeking an Manufacturing Engineer with 2–3 years of experience to drive process improvements on the shop floor. You will lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, validate standard work, and partner with Operations, Quality, and Tooling on new cell layouts and capital projects.

You’ll analyze production data in IQMS, manage BOMs and routings, and support PPAPs, first articles, and production trials to launch urethane components with high quality and speed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–3 years in a manufacturing environment with strong troubleshooting, analytics, and project management.
• ERP familiarity (IQMS preferred); ability to manage production data, BOMs, and routings.

Responsibilities

• Implement Lean/Six Sigma ideas that reduce waste, increase throughput, and elevate product quality.
• Analyze production trends, pinpoint root causes, and keep process documentation and standard work current.
• Production Support: daily hands-on engineering assistance; lead corrective actions; improve cycle times; validate equipment and processes.
• New Product Introduction: partner cross-functionally on process design, tooling development, feasibility reviews, PPAPs, first articles, and production trials.
• Systems & Data: use ERP/MRP (IQMS preferred) to manage BOMs, routings, and inventory accuracy; safeguard data integrity; publish KPIs; support system enhancements.
• Collaboration & Compliance: align with plant initiatives; champion safety, quality, and environmental standards; contribute to equipment specification, installation, and validation; take on additional duties as business needs evolve.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytics

Project management

Shop floor experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

IQMS

Job description

Molded Dimensions Group in Port Washington, WI is seeking an Manufacturing Engineer with 2–3 years of experience to drive process improvements on the shop floor. You will lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, validate standard work, and partner with Operations, Quality, and Tooling on new cell layouts and capital projects.

You’ll analyze production data in IQMS, manage BOMs and routings, and support PPAPs, first articles, and production trials to launch urethane components with high quality and speed