Strategic Outsourcing Manufacturing Engineer

Twin Disc; Racine, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive opportunities

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Wellness program

EAP

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Twin Disc in Racine, Wisconsin is seeking an Outsourcing Manufacturing Engineer to drive outsourcing initiatives and supplier development. You will partner with cross-functional teams to select components and processes for external manufacture while ensuring quality, cost, and delivery targets.

The role emphasizes make-versus-buy analysis, supplier qualification, and continuous improvement across manufacturing and supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 2–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in machining/assembly environments.
• Experience with supplier development, outsourcing initiatives, or strategic sourcing is preferred.
• Experience with CNC machining, gear manufacturing, power transmission products, or precision assembly is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify components, assemblies, and processes suitable for outsourcing.
• Lead make-versus-buy analyses with cost, capacity, quality, delivery considerations.
• Support supplier qualification, onboarding, and first article inspections.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Design Engineering, and Quality to ensure manufacturability and supplier readiness.
• Develop manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methods.
• Transfer production to external suppliers or bring in-house when needed.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

ERP systems

PFMEA/ SPC knowledge

Manufacturing documentation tools

Job description

Twin Disc in Racine, Wisconsin is seeking an Outsourcing Manufacturing Engineer to drive outsourcing initiatives and supplier development. You will partner with cross-functional teams to select components and processes for external manufacture while ensuring quality, cost, and delivery targets.

The role emphasizes make-versus-buy analysis, supplier qualification, and continuous improvement across manufacturing and supply chain operations.