Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Super Steel, located in Mequon, WI, is an ISO-9001:2015 certified, industry-leading, Tier one, full-service serial production supply partner to global blue-chip Original Equipment Manufacturers. As a trusted strategic partner, we specialize in the production of complex weldments and turn-key finished products that meet precise quality standards. Our unparalleled full-service metal fabrication and supply solutions reduce our Fortune 500 customers' overall spend by exceeding their reliability, strength, and performance expectations. We offer a diverse range of supply options, including rapid response cut, form, and machining support, as well as full-service in-house contract metal fabrication, machining, coating, and assembly solutions. These services are well-suited for products that require a high level of manufacturing repeatability and accuracy.

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to drive productivity, quality, and cost improvements on the shop floor. This role will lead time studies, process improvement initiatives, continuous improvement programs and apply AI-driven optimization tools to production planning, scheduling, and process control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct time trials/time studies and establish work standards, takt time, and labor standards for production operations.
• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to reduce cycle time, scrap, rework, and operating cost.
• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Implement and evaluate AI-based optimization tools for production scheduling, throughput optimization, predictive maintenance, and quality control.
• Develop process documentation: work instructions, standard operating procedures, process flow diagrams, and PFMEAs.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to resolve bottlenecks and technical issues.
• Perform capacity planning and line balancing; recommend equipment, fixturing, tooling, and layout changes.
• Monitor KPIs (OEE, cycle times, first-pass yield, scrap rates) and report improvements.
• Support new product introductions and prototype-to-production transitions with manufacturing feasibility studies and process validation.
• Train and mentor operators and supervisors on new standards and continuous improvement practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations in a heavy fabrication environment.

Qualifications: Required

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years' hands-on experience in a metal fabrication or sheet metal environment.
• Demonstrated experience performing time studies/time trials and establishing work standards.
• Proven track record in process improvement and continuous improvement.
• Experience applying AI/ML tools or optimization algorithms to manufacturing problems (scheduling, predictive maintenance, quality analytics).
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM, nesting software, ERP/MRP systems, and PLC/automation basics.
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work on the shop floor in a heavy industrial environment.

Preferred

• Experience with industrial AI platforms, and production scheduling optimization tools
• Welding fabrication knowledge, press brake/laser operations experience.
• Experience with CAD (SolidWorks)

Benefits

• Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement: As part of your benefits package at Super Steel LLC, you will be eligible for an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA). The monthly pre-tax reimbursement amount is determined by your age, while your spouse will receive $272, and each child will receive $135. This arrangement allows you to choose a health insurance plan that best fits your needs and provides support for qualifying medical expenses not covered by your selected insurance. This flexibility empowers you to make informed decisions about your health care with the financial backing of the company. Eligible the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Vision and Dental Insurance by Delta Dental. Eligible the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Short Term Disability, ADD&D, and Life Insurance. Eligible the first of the month after 30 days of employment
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): You will have the option to participate in a flexible spending account for health expenses. Eligible the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Paid Holidays: You will receive 9 paid holidays each year, effective the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: You will be eligible to participate in our 401(k) plan starting on the 1st of the month after 90 days of employment.
• PTO