Manufacturing Engineer

Chandler Industries • Lake Mills, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer drives operational excellence by leading medium- to high-complexity process improvement initiatives from concept through implementation. This role focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes, improving throughput, reducing defects, and supporting cross-functional teams. You’ll also lead root cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and mentor junior engineers and technicians to strengthen overall team capability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent technical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Minimum 2 years programming experience.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Hands-on CNC knowledge, including programming familiarity, CAM exposure, fixturing, and workholding.
• Proficient in GD&T, process capability (Cp/Cpk), SPC charts, and DFM principles.
• Demonstrated ability to design fixtures and workholding solutions.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Experience with lean manufacturing tools (Kaizen, VSM, 5S) and Six Sigma methodologies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in the Aerospace, Medical or other highly regulated industry.
• ISO13485, ISO9001, AS9100 experience.
• Knowledge of ERP software (Epicor), CAD/CAM Software (SurfCAM, Mastercam, Esprit, SolidWorks), and PDM software.
• Six Sigma Green Belt.
• SME Certified Manufacturing Engineer or Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement projects from concept through implementation.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and work instructions.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality and production issues.
• Manage priorities independently and meet project timelines.
• Partner with customers and internal teams on manufacturability (DFM).
• Mentor junior engineers and support shop floor teams.
• Maintain accurate work instructions, routers, and BOMs.
• Process engineering and supplier change requests in compliance with requirements.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life insurance
• company paid short- and long-term disability
• a 401(k) plan with safe harbor company match
• paid holidays
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

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