Senior Manufacturing Engineer: Lean, NPI & Process Improvement

ASHFORD CONNEX; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

8% Bonus

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX in Milwaukee seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead the setup and optimization of the assembly line for new products and process changes. You will bridge design and production, drive line balance and pFMEA considerations, and implement standardized methods across shifts.

The role emphasizes Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement to reduce waste, improve safety, and cut costs, reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager within a large organization.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required; MS preferred.
• 5–12 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a large assembly operation.
• Proficient CAD tools (Pro-E/Creo), Word, Excel, and Access.
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience establishing assembly lines from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Lead setup of the assembly line, establish processes and documentation.
• Bring mobile equipment products from design hand-off to production.
• Plan and lead introduction of products to the manufacturing floor; integrate into lines with awareness of line balance, pFMEA, and efficiency.
• Develop Operations Method Standards for best assembly methods.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement to reduce waste.
• Troubleshoot production line problems and drive corrective actions.
• Lead initiatives to mitigate risk, maintain ISO compliance, and reduce costs.
• Lead design initiatives within manufacturing, including layout and tooling.
• Justify capital equipment investments.
• Promote safety and ergonomics improvements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

BS Engineering

MS Engineering

Tools

CAD (Pro-E/Creo)

Job description

ASHFORD CONNEX in Milwaukee seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead the setup and optimization of the assembly line for new products and process changes. You will bridge design and production, drive line balance and pFMEA considerations, and implement standardized methods across shifts.

The role emphasizes Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement to reduce waste, improve safety, and cut costs, reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager within a large organization.