Manufacturing Engineer

Milwaukee Tool•Sun Prairie, WI

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer I develops, improves, and supports manufacturing processes to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. The role works cross-functionally with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and NPD Engineering to optimize operations, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement across assigned areas. The role provides day-to-day manufacturing floor support, develops and maintains process documentation, supports equipment installation and validation, and contributes to manufacturing projects, engineering changes, product launches, and product transfers. The engineer also helps ensure communication of process changes and compliance with safety, environmental, and corporate standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 1 year of Manufacturing Engineering, Project Management, or related experience.
Experience supporting manufacturing processes such as machining, stamping, assembly, coating, or automation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with CAD and data analysis tools, including SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Excel.
Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and structured problem solving.
Advanced computer knowledge and skills in MS Office/Project and SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or NX.

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of PLCs, robotics, or automated systems.
Hands-on experience with tooling design or process validation.

Responsibilities

Develop and update manufacturing work instructions and related process documentation.
Design, develop, and improve manufacturing processes to increase throughput, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
Conduct time studies, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve cycle time, labor efficiency, and process flow.
Support installation, startup, and validation of new equipment and technology.
Collaborate with Maintenance to improve preventive maintenance schedules and reduce unplanned downtime.
Lead or support root-cause analysis of machine, tooling, or process issues.
Provide daily floor support to troubleshoot process, tooling, and equipment issues.
Use key process indicators to improve safety, efficiency, quality, and production equipment uptime.
Communicate process changes and updates across shifts and plant personnel.
Participate in Kaizen and continuous improvement projects as needed.
Support build readiness for engineering changes, new product launches, and product transfers.
Serve as a technical resource for manufacturing and maintenance and provide backup support for other engineers.
Complete assigned manufacturing projects, identify potential risks and issues, and take proactive measures to meet project milestones and objectives.
Collaborate effectively and challenge the status quo to deliver optimal business solutions.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and corporate standards.
Perform related tasks as needed to support overall business goals.