Rotational Engineer: Hands-On Ops & Process Improvement

Charter Automotive; Shawano (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with profit sharing

Life insurance

PTO

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing invites applications for a Rotational Engineer program in Shawano, WI. This 12–18 month program offers hands-on learning across manufacturing operations, exposure to processes, equipment, and digital technologies to build a strong technical foundation.

You will participate in cross-functional projects to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will analyze data, apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, and communicate across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science & Engineering is required.
• Graduation date in December 2026 is required.
• Internship, co-op, or related engineering work experience preferred.
• Strong initiative with a passion for continuous improvement and achieving results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong technical and operational foundation through structured, hands-on learning across manufacturing operations.
• Participate in shop-floor immersion to understand production processes and equipment.
• Lead and support process improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Analyze production data to identify opportunities and implement sustainable improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement across departments.
• Gain exposure to automation, controls, and digital manufacturing technologies.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to improve manufacturing performance.
• Document and standardize best practices to support knowledge sharing.

Skills

Initiative

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science & Engineering

Graduation date December 2026

Tools

Lean Six Sigma exposure

Job description

Charter Manufacturing invites applications for a Rotational Engineer program in Shawano, WI. This 12–18 month program offers hands-on learning across manufacturing operations, exposure to processes, equipment, and digital technologies to build a strong technical foundation.

You will participate in cross-functional projects to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will analyze data, apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, and communicate across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and