Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer Location: Hartford Wisconsin Reporting To: Director of Engineering No Sponsorships or relocation provided for this role Job Purpose The Manufacturing Engineer is a dual‑focus role dedicated to operational excellence and sustainability. You will ensure the delivery of defect‑free products on time while minimizing costs for our customers. Simultaneously, you will drive environmental stewardship by preventing exposures and reducing waste through lean, cost‑effective manufacturing strategies. Essential Duties and Responsibilities New Product Introduction (NPI): Design and implement robust manufacturing processes tailored to customer specifications; develop detailed technical drawings, establish rigid quality specifications, and author comprehensive work instructions. Quality Leadership: Act as the primary technical interface for customer quality concerns; lead the end‑to‑end Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action (CAPA) processes for internal and external issues. Process Optimization: Continuously research and test innovative manufacturing methods to maximize throughput and minimize production costs while upholding strict quality principles. Technical Support: Provide real‑time engineering resolution to production floor challenges to maintain schedule integrity. Project Management: Deliver accurate product reports and project milestone updates; lead technical product reviews and cross‑functional team meetings. Stakeholder Communication: Ensure 100% clarity on customer requirements through proactive, efficient communication with both internal departments and external partners. Compliance & Safety: Maintain total adherence to established business practices, safety protocols, and regulatory work rules. Marginal Job Functions Documentation Management: Manage engineering documentation libraries to ensure high accessibility and strict version control. Team Leadership: Serve as a project lead for special initiatives or continuous improvement teams as assigned. Operational Support: Support broader manufacturing process troubleshooting to minimize downtime across the facility. Workplace Excellence: Maintain a safe, clean, and organized professional work environment (5S). Education and Experience Requirements Education: Associate Degree in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field (Required). Experience: 3+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing engineering environment. Alternative: A suitable combination of equivalent education and hands‑on industrial experience will be considered. Skills: Proficiency in CAD software, knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma principles, and strong technical writing abilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr