Manufacturing Engineer, Trainer

Join our team at Terex Utilities as a Manufacturing Engineer / Trainer in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The role blends manufacturing engineering with training responsibilities to enhance production processes and empower the workforce. What You’ll Do Design and optimize plant layouts, tooling, and production processes. Implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement in quality, efficiency, and cost‑effectiveness. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless project execution and align engineering and operational strategies. Establish and track KPIs to monitor and improve manufacturing performance. Support capacity enhancement, digital tools, digital factory initiatives, and quality improvement projects. Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs, including classroom sessions, workshops, and on‑the‑job coaching. Create training documentation, job aids, and instructional videos tailored to workforce needs. Evaluate existing training materials and recommend modifications to improve effectiveness and clarity. Provide linguistic and culturally appropriate support to Spanish‑speaking team members during onboarding, training processes, key meetings, employee events, and performance reviews, as needed. Act as a liaison between leadership and team members, ensuring effective communication and alignment. Provide guidance and advocacy to ensure workforce success and smooth integration into the organization. Assist in recruiting efforts by supporting candidate interviews, answering questions, and ensuring successful onboarding. What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience. At least 2+ years of experience in workforce training, manufacturing, or a related field. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks). Experience with Value Stream Mapping and design. Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies. Fluency in English and Spanish, with experience in interpretation and translation. Demonstrated success in developing and delivering training materials. Previous experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering roles. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and project management skills. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. Salary ranges from $72,900 to $89,100 annually. This is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations. #J-18808-Ljbffr ES Utilities South Dakota-USA