Manufacturing Engineer

MILSCO LLC • Milwaukee, WI

28d • Onsite

About The Position

Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes for On and Off-road seating products with sewn covers, using sound engineering methods and advanced manufacturing practices. Collaborate with Industrial Design, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and plant teams to ensure products are manufacturable, cost-effective, repeatable, and aligned with customer and end-user requirements. Develop robust manufacturing solutions for vinyl, leather, fabric, and other soft-good materials, incorporating cutting, sewing, upholstery and assembly methods, including fixtures for quality and ergonomic improvements. Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process specifications, BOM support, routings, PFMEAs, control plans, training materials, and prototype and production marker files. Lead structured root-cause analysis for production, quality, and process issues using tools such as 5-Why, fishbone diagrams, data analysis, mistake-proofing, corrective action, and process validation. Lead new product introductions, launch readiness, prototype and pilot builds, process trials, plant implementation, and production support. Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities related to quality, throughput, labor efficiency, material utilization, scrap reduction, equipment capability, automation, and standard work. Have the ability to travel occasionally to Milsco plants, including Mexico. A valid passport is required within 60 days of starting employment. May assign work to technical staff and manufacturing personnel.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of manufacturing engineering, process engineering, advanced manufacturing, or production support experience in seating.
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving background with demonstrated experience in root-cause analysis, corrective action, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma methods, and data-driven decision making.
• Experience developing work instructions, process documentation, PFMEAs, control plans, tooling/fixture concepts, and manufacturing launch plans.
• Great organizational and planning skills, able to multi-task.
• A valid passport is required within 60 days of starting employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical field preferred; equivalent technical education and experience may be considered.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes for vinyl, leather, textiles, sewn covers, foam/trim components, seat assemblies, and related soft-good accessories strongly preferred.
• Prior pattern making, sewing, and upholstery experience preferred or must be willing to learn.
• Experience with Accu-Mark Design/Accu-Nest, CutWorks, or similar software is preferred; willing to train and willingness to learn required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes for On and Off-road seating products with sewn covers, using sound engineering methods and advanced manufacturing practices.
• Collaborate with Industrial Design, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and plant teams to ensure products are manufacturable, cost-effective, repeatable, and aligned with customer and end-user requirements.
• Develop robust manufacturing solutions for vinyl, leather, fabric, and other soft-good materials, incorporating cutting, sewing, upholstery and assembly methods, including fixtures for quality and ergonomic improvements.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process specifications, BOM support, routings, PFMEAs, control plans, training materials, and prototype and production marker files.
• Lead structured root-cause analysis for production, quality, and process issues using tools such as 5-Why, fishbone diagrams, data analysis, mistake-proofing, corrective action, and process validation.
• Lead new product introductions, launch readiness, prototype and pilot builds, process trials, plant implementation, and production support.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities related to quality, throughput, labor efficiency, material utilization, scrap reduction, equipment capability, automation, and standard work.
• May assign work to technical staff and manufacturing personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree