Manufacturing Engineer I

Regal Ware Inc•West Bend, WI

12d

About The Position

As a member of the Regal Ware family, SynergyOps brings over 100 years of experience to its clients providing high quality cookware products that meet and exceed expectations. We are experts in drawing and finishing high performance stainless steel. We believe the kitchen (and the family table) make up the hub of the home, where everyone belongs. We are all working together to: Be first in mind, first in choice for US manufactured cookware Positively impact the lives of over 1,000,000+ people each year with our innovative and entrepreneurial mindset Create an environment where all employees can do their best work You will love it here if you believe in the following: Everybody matters Do the right thing We are in this together Passion for our customers Service Built Involved Solutions Provider If this sounds like the company for you, your seat at our SynergyOps family table awaits. Your seat at the table: Manufacturing Engineer I You will love this seat if you get, want, and have the capacity to: Manufacturing Engineering Support / Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing Provide day-to-day support to production teams to resolve manufacturing issues and ensure smooth operations. Identify, lead, and implement continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance product quality. Analyze production data to drive process optimization and yield improvement. Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities. Design New Tooling and Modify Existing Tooling Develop new tooling, fixtures, gauges, and equipment to support production needs and improve ergonomics, safety, and repeatability. Update and improve existing tooling based on performance feedback or process changes. Create detailed 3D models and engineering drawings using SolidWorks. Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors on tooling fabrication and validation. Project Management / Capital Expenditures (CapEx) Lead and support capital and process improvement projects from concept through implementation. Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and documentation. Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution and successful project completion. Manage vendor relationships and procurement processes for equipment purchases. ERP Data Maintenance Create and maintain accurate ERP data including routings, BOMs, work instructions, and manufacturing attributes. Support change management processes to ensure updates are well-documented and communicated. Monitor data integrity and collaborate with other departments to resolve discrepancies. New Product Development (NPD) Project Support Participate in NPD projects by providing manufacturability input during design phases. Develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and documentation required for new product launches. Support pilot builds, validations, and production ramp-up activities. Ensure smooth transition of new products into full-scale production. This seat reports to: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Director Our company believes leaders are critical to the success of each individual. Because of this, you will have a leader who: Works with a sense of urgency and aligned purpose Has a passion for our customers and a focus on end consumers Is a servant leader who is collaborative and approachable Has strong ethics and integrity Is courageous and inspirational There are so many benefits to being a part of the SynergyOps & Regal Ware Team! Our benefits package is built with you and your family in mind – and that starts with the things that are most important to you – your health, your lifestyle, and your future. Learn more at Careers - SynergyOps SynergyOps is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated project management experience and ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
Proficiency with SolidWorks and 3D solid modeling.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Hands-on approach with the ability to work on the production floor as needed.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools and methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day support to production teams to resolve manufacturing issues and ensure smooth operations.
Identify, lead, and implement continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance product quality.
Analyze production data to drive process optimization and yield improvement.
Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
Develop new tooling, fixtures, gauges, and equipment to support production needs and improve ergonomics, safety, and repeatability.
Update and improve existing tooling based on performance feedback or process changes.
Create detailed 3D models and engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors on tooling fabrication and validation.
Lead and support capital and process improvement projects from concept through implementation.
Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and documentation.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution and successful project completion.
Manage vendor relationships and procurement processes for equipment purchases.
Create and maintain accurate ERP data including routings, BOMs, work instructions, and manufacturing attributes.
Support change management processes to ensure updates are well-documented and communicated.
Monitor data integrity and collaborate with other departments to resolve discrepancies.
Participate in NPD projects by providing manufacturability input during design phases.
Develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and documentation required for new product launches.
Support pilot builds, validations, and production ramp-up activities.
Ensure smooth transition of new products into full-scale production.