Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Amerequip; Kiel (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Amerequip, based in Wisconsin, seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Leader to drive design, development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes, systems, tooling and equipment. You will lead strategic initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, lead time, and overall performance.

This role requires technical leadership for process development on new product launches and capacity expansions, mentoring to engineering teams, and collaboration with Supply Chain and

Qualifications

• Leads cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, productivity and lead time.
• Uses root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods (A3, DMAIC).
• Provides mentorship to engineers and technicians; supports capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, implementation and optimization of manufacturing processes, systems, tooling and equipment.
• Identify and execute strategic initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity and lead times.
• Serve as technical lead for process development on new product launches and capacity expansions.
• Develop manufacturing strategies to support growth with high quality and customer satisfaction.
• Lead cross-functional teams in structured problem-solving with RCA, A3, DMAIC and other methods.
• Evaluate and implement capital equipment with ROI analysis and disciplined project management.
• Establish manufacturing standards, work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans and assembly details.
• Provide technical mentorship to Manufacturing Engineers, Technicians, Supervisors and Production staff.
• Lead value stream improvements and support strategy deployment.

Skills

Leadership

Root cause analysis

DMAIC

A3 thinking

Job description

• Lead the design, development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes, systems, tooling, and equipment.
• Identify and execute strategic initiatives that improve safety, quality, productivity, lead time, and overall operational performance.
• Serve as the technical lead for manufacturing process development on new product launches, major engineering changes, and capacity expansion projects.
• Develop manufacturing strategies that support business growth while maintaining high standards for quality and customer satisfaction.
• Lead cross-functional teams in structured problem-solving activities using root cause analysis, A3 thinking, DMAIC, and other proven methodologies.
• Evaluate, justify, and implement capital equipment and process improvement through ROI analysis and disciplined project management.
• Establish and maintain manufacturing standards, work instructions, process documentation, PFMEAs, control plans, and assembly element details.
• Provide technical mentorship and coaching to Manufacturing Engineers, Manufacturing Technicians, Supervisors, and Production personnel.
• Lead value stream improvement activities and support strategy deployment initiatives aligned with company objectives.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering to ensure manufacturability, assembly efficiency, and cost optimization of new and existing products.
• Analyze production data and performance metrics to identify trends, develop corrective actions, and improve equipment and labor effectiveness.
• Effectively facilitate Suggested Engineering Changes and Engineering Change Notices, ensuring timely implementation and minimal operational disruption.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Quality teams to resolve supplier, process, and product quality concerns.
• Research and evaluate emerging manufacturing technologies, automation solutions, and industry best practices to maintain competitive advantage.
• Support daily production operations by providing hands-on technical leadership and rapid resolution of manufacturing issues.

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