Manufacturing Engineer

ITW • Appleton, WI

48d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a driven and collaborative Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. This role is ideal for a positive, solutions-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment. The Manufacturing Engineer will act as a culture leader and influencer, supporting continuous improvement, developing teams, and fostering an engaged and safe workplace. This individual will be responsible for driving improvements across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost savings. They will play a key role in process optimization, project execution, and equipment/tooling procurement, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven record of driving results.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and follow-through.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all organizational levels.
• Computer proficiency: Microsoft Office, with experience in SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD highly desirable.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to understand complex systems and processes.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, internship experience included.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with ERP systems for manufacturing planning and execution.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams.
• Exposure to capital project management and vendor negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Recommend, develop, and implement improvements to existing processes to reduce cost, risk, and waste while improving quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Lead and fully own engineering projects, working collaboratively with internal teams and external contractors.
• Design, maintain, and improve facility and manufacturing layouts to optimize workflow and space utilization.
• Develop, implement, and sustain standardized work, process documentation, and work instructions.
• Analyze problems, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective/preventive actions.
• Partner with production and leadership teams to champion safety-related initiatives and ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Lead and support initiatives in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost savings through continuous improvement methods.
• Justify, source, and procure capital equipment and tooling to support existing and new processes.
• Manage relationships with external contractors and internal maintenance resources.
• Provide training and technical support to production staff and promote skill development.
• Communicate project status effectively, including progress, barriers, and recommended solutions.
• Stay current with industry trends, new technologies, and manufacturing best practices to proactively identify opportunities for innovation.

Benefits

• 401(k) match PLUS an additional retirement contribution
• 11 paid holidays
• 5 sick days
• vacation time
• Company-Paid Insurance – Life, AD&D, Short-Term &Long-Term Disability insurance
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• adoption reimbursement
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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