Manufacturing Support Specialist--Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Support Specialist to develop, optimize, and troubleshoot cost-effective manufacturing processes. In this role, you will bridge the gap between engineering and production, spending most of your day on the floor collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will drive continuous improvement, minimize equipment downtime, coordinate new product launches, and ensure strict adherence to safety and OSHA standards.

Monday-Friday 1st Shift hours, with Overtime as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Process Optimization & Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve machine, tooling, and process issues on the fly; oversee equipment installation, maintenance, and machine rebuilding.

Tooling & Drafting: Collaborate with production teams to design, draft, and develop required machine components and tooling enhancements.

Continuous Improvement: Active participation in problem-solving sessions to reduce downtime and implement process controls.

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with engineering, maintenance, and manufacturing personnel to implement new operating procedures and resolve system malfunctions.

Safety & Compliance: Monitor plant safety procedures, address hazards, and ensure full OSHA compliance and company rule enforcement.

Qualifications & Requirements

Hands-on Engineering Mentality : Highly comfortable spending the majority of the day active on the production floor ("non-desk" engineer).

Technical Skills : Experience with troubleshooting mechanical/production systems and drafting machine/tooling components in Metal Manufacturing.

Soft Skills : Strong multitasking abilities, a sense of urgency, a positive attitude under pressure, and excellent teamwork skills.

Travel : Ability to travel as required for business needs.

Physical abilities: Regularly walk, stand, reach, bend, crouch, use hands to hold small parts, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Good close vision and hearing.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree from accredited college and 5+ years of relevant engineering/manufacturing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experienced with machining/metal working.

Solid Works drafting experience a plus.

Requires valid Wisconsin Driver's License with clear record.

* Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug testing.*