Manufacturing Engineer

Applied Engineering•Ripon, WI

19d•$83,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Manufacturing Engineer | Ripon, WI Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Ripon, WI as a Manufacturing Engineer. You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high-quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth. Reporting to our coming-soon Milwaukee office, we welcome candidates from Ripon, Appleton, OshKosh, and beyond to apply. Innovation, problem solving, integrity, and collaboration are a few things you'll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace, then we would like to get to know you better. Award Winning – Employee Owned – Comprehensive Benefits Relocation Assistance – Ownership Opportunity – Continuing Education Support Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering and technology consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and technology. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern. Our unique company culture blends top talent, total technology, and absolute adaptability. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and projects aligned with your skills and interests. Employees working in Ripon have a short commute from Sheboygan, Chilton, and Kewaunee, and will enjoy professional growth and community engagement through our regional presence in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering required
2+ years of engineering experience in a metal manufacturing environment preferred; internships and co-op experience can be considered towards experience
Knowledge of fixture design, implementation, and optimization
Experience in Lean manufacturing techniques, capability studies, process mapping, FMEA, and root cause analysis
Capable of working independently and as a team member
Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity
Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset
Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking
Effective verbal and written communication
Desire to work on a variety of projects
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Creo and/or AutoCAD experience a strong plus

Responsibilities

Optimize production workflows using hands‑on manufacturing experience
Identify safety risks and implement hazard‑mitigation solutions
Lead process‑improvement initiatives to reduce waste and boost efficiency
Support capital projects, including equipment upgrades and facility enhancements
Assist with fixture development to improve consistency, reduce cycle times, and enable new product launches
Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners across southern Minnesota
Contribute to projects that impact communities in Ripon, Appleton, OshKosh, and the surrounding areas
Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation