Senior Manufacturing Engineer: Lean, CAPEX & Process Optimization

TAS Energy; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TAS Energy in Wisconsin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III to support production operations by designing, building and implementing process improvements in a make-to-order environment. The role emphasizes driving continuous improvement and documenting procedures to sustain manufacturing performance.

The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, leading Lean initiatives, and developing cost models while ensuring safety and quality standards across manufacturing activities.

Qualifications

• BS / MS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial engineering.
• LEAN / Six Sigma Black Belt certification is a plus.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks & AutoCAD
• Experience in make-to-order / engineer-to-order projects.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate production activities via data analysis to identify productivity, flow, safety, quality and cost improvements.
• Lead Lean elements: Standardized Work, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen/5S.
• Develop labor estimates and cost models; perform time studies and audits.
• Manage multiple CAPEX projects from ROQ to implementation and handover.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiencies and eliminate non-value-added activities.
• Provide feedback on manufacturability and coordinate with design engineering.
• Document cost savings and process improvements against targets.
• Ensure quality data is analyzed and improvement actions are taken.
• Plan and execute facility/work cell layout changes to optimize flow.

Skills

Lean & Six Sigma mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Change management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

ERP systems familiarity

Education

BS in Mechanical Manufacturing or Industrial engineering

MS a plus

LEAN / Six Sigma Black Belt

SolidWorks & AutoCAD proficiency

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ERP systems

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project)

Job description

TAS Energy in Wisconsin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III to support production operations by designing, building and implementing process improvements in a make-to-order environment. The role emphasizes driving continuous improvement and documenting procedures to sustain manufacturing performance.

The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, leading Lean initiatives, and developing cost models while ensuring safety and quality standards across manufacturing activities.