Manufacturing Engineer I - Entry Level (West Allis)

General Description

Under the direction of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Manufacturing Engineer I supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes across fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly operations. This position works directly with manufacturing team members to provide day-to-day engineering support while developing technical expertise in manufacturing methods, equipment, and continuous improvement practices.

The Manufacturing Engineer I creates and maintains manufacturing documentation, assists with tooling and fixture development, supports production processes, and contributes to projects that improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Create and maintain manufacturing routings, work instructions, standard operating procedures, production releases, and related engineering documentation.
• Review bills of material, engineering drawings, CAD models, and DXF files to support manufacturing readiness and production requirements.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to manufacturing operations by assisting with process troubleshooting and technical problem solving.
• Design, document, and implement basic fixtures, jigs, templates, and work-holding solutions that improve safety, quality, repeatability, and productivity.
• Assist with manufacturing labor standards, cost estimates, quotations, and make-versus-buy evaluations.
• Maintain accurate ERP routings, work centers, labor standards, and related manufacturing data.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by assisting in the identification and implementation of opportunities to improve workflow, material flow, safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Collect and analyze production data to support engineering decisions, validate improvements.
• Support projects involving new manufacturing processes, equipment, and technologies that expand internal manufacturing capabilities.
• Collaborate effectively with production, quality, maintenance, planning, and engineering personnel to achieve project and operational objectives.
• Communicate project status, action items, risks, and completion dates in a timely and professional manner.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements while incorporating safety and ergonomic principles into engineering solutions.
• Demonstrate accountability for meeting company and customer timelines, while supporting BCT's Culture and Core Values.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Zero to three years of manufacturing, engineering, internship, co-op, or related technical experience.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software and basic working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar 2D drafting software.
• Basic ability to interpret engineering drawings, bills of material, and manufacturing specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet established deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or coursework related to metal fabrication, welding, machining, or industrial manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, manufacturing routings, work centers, and labor standards.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
• Basic fixture and tooling design experience.

Core Competencies

• Technical learning and curiosity
• Practical problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Communication and teamwork
• Organization and planning
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Accountability and follow-through