Manufacturing Engineer I

Traffic and Parking Control Co•Brown Deer, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer I supports initiatives that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost within manufacturing operations. This role focuses on learning core manufacturing processes, applying problem-solving skills, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts. Under guidance from senior engineers, the Manufacturing Engineer I assists in implementing engineering solutions, documenting processes, and supporting production teams. The ideal candidate is eager to grow, data-driven, and committed to building a strong foundation in manufacturing engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
2 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering environment.
Proven success in leading projects that deliver measurable improvements in cost, quality, or efficiency.
knowledgeable of manufacturing processes (e.g., welding, metal fabrication, assembly, process documentation, hydraulics, power tools, electrical systems, PLC is a plus).
Proficient in CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
Knowledgeable of Lean methodologies, including DFMEA/PFMEA, Kaizen, and 5S.
Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Familiar with business software’s such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Able to understand and learn different management systems and resource planning platforms.
Able to manage and analyzing routings, applying overhead rates (e.g., machine vs. labor), and ensuring accurate cost modeling to drive financial accountability.
Able to coordinate Bills of Materials (BOMs), managing work order posting phases, and implementing pick/backflush strategies aligned with production layouts for optimal efficiency.

Nice To Haves

PLC is a plus

Responsibilities

Own process improvements in reducing waste, and enhance productivity.
Drive the delivery of projects that result in measurable cost savings and operational efficiency gains.
Lead PFMEAs. Contribute findings to Lessons Learned and design reviews to improve future designs.
Design and implement advanced manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment to optimize production workflows.
Utilize CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks) to develop and refine layouts, tooling, and prototypes. Heavy emphasis on utilizing CAD for models, layouts, and assemblies
Assist in Design for Manufacturability and product quality and able to investigate reduce costs.
Create BOMs, engineering changes and deviations.
Participation in the execution of Lean initiatives, including Kaizen events, 5S implementation, and value stream mapping.
Conduct root cause analyses to identify and implement corrective actions for production issues.
Work closely other departments to help oversee new products and manufacturing readiness for new products and design changes in current product.
Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Recommend and help implement projects that deliver tangible ROI, including cost reductions and efficiency improvements.