Manufacturing Engineer/ Process Engineer/Industrial Engineer blend
Location: Waukesha, WI (Onsite)
Our manufacturing client west of Milwaukee is seeking an early-career Manufacturing / Process Engineer to support production improvement and help prepare the operation for future automation and equipment expansion.
This role is highly floor-visible and works closely with operators, technicians, and leadership to improve manufacturing processes, document systems, and support operational efficiency.
This opportunity is well suited for an engineer with 2–4 years of manufacturing experience who enjoys solving real production problems and working directly with plant teams.
Responsibilities
• Improve manufacturing processes and production efficiency
• Capture and document key production processes and procedures
• Support process improvement initiatives using Lean / Six Sigma concepts
• Work directly with operators and technicians to troubleshoot production issues
• Assist with implementation of new equipment and automation systems
• Develop SOPs, process documentation, and control plans
• Analyze production workflows and recommend improvements
Preferred Background
• Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Industrial Engineer, or similar role
• 2–4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to process improvement, Lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement
• Experience supporting production operations or troubleshooting processes
• Exposure to automation, PLCs, CNC machining, or robotics is helpful but not required
Ideal Candidate
• Hands-on problem solver
• Comfortable spending time on the production floor
• Strong communicator with both operators and leadership
• Self-starter who enjoys improving processes and making things work better
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer early in their career to gain broad manufacturing exposure while helping a growing operation modernize its production processes.
Candidates must currently be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship of any form including OPT or H1B among others.