Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Tiltedge Solutions; Kewaunee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiltedge Solutions in Wisconsin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, analyze, and optimize production processes to meet quality, safety, and throughput targets.

You will collaborate with design, production, quality, and maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement, implement SOPs and WIs, and monitor KPIs such as yield and OEE to boost productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Industrial / Production Engineering (or related field).
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing / process engineering role.
• Familiarity with Work Instructions, process mapping, PFMEA, control plans.
• Proficient in CAD / process-simulation tools (AutoCAD, Tecnomatix, SAP VE, or similar).
• Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma principles is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Expertise in EBOM to MBOM and Standard Work Instructions creation.
• Streamline existing manufacturing processes, equipment setup, and assembly & Weldment’s operations.
• Expertise in weldments and its operational procedures.
• Collaborate with design engineering, production and quality teams to ensure WIs reflect current best practices and product specs.
• Initiate, review, and process ECOs in PLM/ERP systems.
• Design and implement process improvements, including layout changes, parameter tuning, and new work instructions.
• Analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks, waste, and improvement opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by streamlining ECO workflows and documentation practices.
• Design and implement process improvements, including layout changes, parameter tuning, and new work instructions.
• Develop SOPs & process flow diagrams.
• Support introduction of new products / processes into production and ensure smooth ramp up.
• Audit shop-floor adherence to WIs and recommend corrective actions when deviations occur.
• Monitor KPIs such as yield, cycle time, OEE, and defect rates; prepare reports for management.
• Enforce compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards (ISO or sector norms).
• Lead / participate in Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen initiatives to reduce waste and improve productivity.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Six Sigma knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical / Industrial / Production Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Tecnomatix

SAP VE

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and optimizing production processes to ensure they meet quality, safety, and throughput targets. The role requires close collaboration with design, production, quality, and maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Expertise in EBOM to MBOM and Standard Work Instructions creation.
• Strandise existing manufacturing processes and equipment setup and assembly & Weldment’s operations.
• Expertise in weldments and its operational Procedures.
• Collaborate with design engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure WIs reflect current best practices and product specifications.
• Initiate, review, and process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) in PLM/ERP systems
• Design and implement process improvements, including layout changes, parameter tuning, and new work instructions.
• Analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks, waste, and improvement opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by streamlining ECO workflows and documentation practices.
• Design and implement process improvements, including layout changes, parameter tuning, and new work instructions.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) & process flow diagrams.
• Support introduction of new products / processes into production and ensure smooth ramp up.
• Audit shop-floor adherence to WIs and recommend corrective actions when deviations occur
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as yield, cycle time, OEE, and defect rates; prepare reports for management.
• Enforce compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards (e.g., ISO or relevant sector norms).
• Lead / participate in Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen initiatives to reduce waste and improve productivity.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Chemical / Industrial / Production Engineering (or related field).
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing / process engineering role (can be adjusted by level).
• Familiarity with Work Instructions,process mapping, PFMEA, control plans/
• Proficient in CAD / process simulation tools (AutoCAD, Tecnomatix, SAP VE, or similar, as per your domain).
• Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma principles is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills; ability to work in cross functional teams.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Industrial / Production Engineering (or related field).
• 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing / process engineering role (can be adjusted by level).Familiarity with EBOM to MBOM,Work Instructions,process mapping, Manufacturing Documentations.
• Proficient in CAD / process‑simulation tools (AutoCAD, Tecnomatix, SAP VE, or similar, as per your domain).
• Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma principles is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills; ability to work in cross‑functional teams.