Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Vika Talent Solutions; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vika Talent Solutions in Milwaukee is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve production processes, support new equipment implementation, and drive improvements in quality, efficiency, and cost.

In this role you will develop and optimize processes, troubleshoot issues, work with production teams, and contribute to new product launches. Strong CAD skills and GD&T knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Manufacturing experience preferred, especially in stamping, assembly, machining, welding, automation, or PLCs.
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of GD&T and technical drawings.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to work closely with production teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes and production standards.
• Support new machinery, tooling, dies, and equipment implementation.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, downtime, and manufacturing costs.
• Create and maintain process documentation and work instructions.
• Support new product launches and process improvements.
• Train production employees on new processes and equipment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Hands-on

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer to improve production processes, support new equipment implementation, and drive improvements in quality, efficiency, and cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes and production standards.
• Support new machinery, tooling, dies, and equipment implementation.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, downtime, and manufacturing costs.
• Create and maintain process documentation and work instructions.
• Support new product launches and process improvements.
• Train production employees on new processes and equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Manufacturing experience preferred, especially in stamping, assembly, machining, welding, automation, or PLCs.
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of GD&T and technical drawings.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to work closely with production teams.