Manufacturing Engineer

Recycled Plastics Industries • Green Bay, WI

33d • Hybrid

About The Position

RPI Lumber is seeking a motivated and hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and making a direct impact on product quality, operational efficiency, and business performance. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys working cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams, and is passionate about driving meaningful improvements through data, innovation, and Lean methodologies. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a critical role in optimizing manufacturing processes, supporting product development, improving quality, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• 1–2+ years of manufacturing or industrial engineering experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Experience utilizing data analysis and statistical tools to drive improvements

Nice To Haves

• Experience in plastics, extrusion, or related manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience leading Kaizen events or process improvement projects
• Familiarity with quality systems and reliability analysis

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations to identify and implement safety improvements.
• Collaborate with Quality to develop and implement tools and processes that reduce scrap and customer defects.
• Work directly with Supply Chain to evaluate and qualify alternative material streams.
• Analyze and improve Bills of Materials (BOMs), manufacturing processes, and equipment performance.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through process optimization, material utilization improvements, and waste reduction.
• Develop and maintain clear, effective process documentation and work instructions.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing teams to improve quality, throughput, and yield.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives including: 5S, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizen Events, Structured Problem Solving.
• Support the planning and execution of capital improvement projects.
• Manage projects from concept through implementation, ensuring timelines and objectives are met.
• Participate in new product development and material qualification efforts.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support business objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level