Process Engineer

Pinnacle Partners is recruiting for a Process Engineer in Ixonia, WI. This is a highly hands-on engineering position focused on improving manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, workflow, and operational efficiency within a growing manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of experience in a manufacturing facility, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work directly alongside Maintenance and Production to identify problems and implement solutions. This role is approximately 80% floor-based and 20% engineering, administrative, and documentation work, making it an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys being directly involved in projects and seeing improvements through from concept to implementation. Key Responsibilities: Work directly with Maintenance and Production to identify recurring equipment failures, downtime, and manufacturing issues. Analyze equipment and manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improved reliability, efficiency, and productivity. Develop corrective action plans to address recurring equipment and process issues. Establish and implement standard work procedures to improve consistency and efficiency. Take ownership of assigned projects from initial concept through implementation and startup. Work alongside Maintenance during equipment installations, modifications, testing, and startups. Provide hands-on support during projects and equipment modifications, including physically working alongside Maintenance when needed. Assist with capital equipment and capital improvement projects. Support equipment upgrades and modifications to improve reliability and production performance. Assist with fixture design, machine guarding, replacement parts, tooling, and process modifications. Focus heavily during the first six months on improving equipment reliability and eliminating recurring maintenance issues. Conduct time studies and capacity reviews to evaluate manufacturing efficiency and resource requirements. Perform process observations and identify opportunities to improve workflow, standardization, and productivity. Document manufacturing processes, improvements, procedures, and project results. Assist with implementation of process improvements and ensure changes are effectively incorporated into production. Support Industrial Engineering activities including plant layouts, workstation setup, tooling selection, and workflow improvements. Use SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD to develop parts, fixtures, tooling, plant layouts, and machine modifications. Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs). Support manufacturing process changes and equipment improvements. Utilize JobBOSS or other ERP/MRP systems to support manufacturing and engineering activities. Apply knowledge of CNC machining, hydraulics, electrical systems, controls, and pneumatics when troubleshooting equipment and processes. Assist with evaluating and upgrading older manufacturing equipment. Identify opportunities for cost savings, scrap reduction, improved throughput, and better utilization of manufacturing resources. Collaborate with Maintenance, Production, Engineering, and other departments to implement improvements. Support equipment installations and commissioning of new or modified machinery. Evaluate manufacturing layouts and recommend changes to improve material flow and productivity. Help identify opportunities to improve staffing, workflow, equipment utilization, and process redundancy. Take ownership of challenges and proactively drive projects toward completion. Support continued growth and expansion of the manufacturing operation. Work approximately 80% on the manufacturing floor and 20% on engineering, administrative, and documentation activities. Requirements: Associate's degree or higher in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, STEM, or a related field. 3-7 years of experience in a similar engineering role within a manufacturing environment. Strong mechanical aptitude and a hands-on approach to engineering. Willingness and ability to work directly on the manufacturing floor and alongside Maintenance personnel. Comfortable troubleshooting equipment and physically participating in equipment modifications and installations. Ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics. Experience conducting time studies and capacity reviews. Ability to observe manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement. Demonstrated ability to oversee projects from start to finish. Experience with JobBOSS or another ERP/MRP system. Experience with cost savings, scrap reduction, and manufacturing efficiency initiatives. Familiarity with CNC machining and manufacturing equipment. Ability to identify and implement process improvements. Experience developing or implementing standard work procedures. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects and challenges. Ability to collaborate effectively with Maintenance, Production, Engineering, and other departments. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a smaller, hands-on manufacturing environment. Ability to work Monday through Friday on first shift, generally around 7:00 AM-4:00 PM. Willingness to work overtime as needed to support projects and manufacturing operations. Preferred: Experience with metal spinning, lagging, press operations, or swaging. Experience upgrading or modifying older manufacturing equipment. CNC machining experience. Experience working with tube bending equipment. Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and controls. Experience with SolidWorks. Experience with AutoCAD. Experience with manufacturing plant layouts and workstation design. Experience in a smaller manufacturing, fabrication, or machine shop environment. Experience working in an environment where employees are expected to wear multiple hats. Experience with capital equipment installation and commissioning. Experience with process standardization and workflow improvement. Experience with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement. Experience identifying cost reduction and efficiency opportunities. Experience working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial manufacturing environment. Experience working with conveyor systems or conveyor components. Experience with Haas CNC equipment or other CNC machining centers. Benefits Overview: $75K-$100K base salary depending on experience and qualifications. Monday-Friday, first-shift schedule, generally around 7:00 AM-4:00 PM. Potential for future career growth into Maintenance or other departmental leadership responsibilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pinnacle Partners, Inc