Manufacturing Engineer (Milwaukee)

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life‑saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. This position works closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Product Engineering teams to achieve operational goals related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, and Cost. You will report to our Manufacturing Team Lead located in our Monterrey Manufacturing Plant.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Analyze production data and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput.
• Reduce manufacturing costs through process optimization and waste elimination.
• Design and validate tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and product transfer projects.
• Lead root cause analysis investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, and Control Plans.
• Establish and monitor key manufacturing KPIs.
• Support automation and digital transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
• Evaluate production capacity and develop plans to support customer demand.
• Manage headcount (HC) requirements and labor utilization according to production demand fluctuations.
• Participate in capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects, including equipment selection, installation, and validation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Train production personnel on new manufacturing processes and equipment.

Minimum requirements:

• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in process improvement and production support.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies.
• Advanced level of english.
• Process validation.
• Automated manufacturing equipment.
• Fixture and tooling development.
• Capacity and headcount management to support demand peaks.

What we offer

• We doubled the Savings Fund.
• We also subsidized Food coupons, the cafeteria, and Transportation services.
• Additionally, we offered Comprehensive mindfulness programs, which included a premium membership to Calm.
• Volunteer and Paid Time off were available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees.
• Our Employee Assistance Program provided Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program.
• We also offered an on-demand digital course library for professional development.
• Furthermore, we provided Retirement benefits and Life Insurance.

At Rockwell Automation, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

You may be just the right person for Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation.

We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 28,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries.

To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!