<p>Manufacturing Engineer</p> <p>Location: Hartford Wisconsin</p> <p>Reporting To: Director of Engineering</p> <p>For faster interview times:</p> <p>Please fill out this short index --> https://go.cultureindex.com/p/HGSMh4nr3npzUFtRoc</p> <p>No Sponsorships or relocation provided for this role</p> <p>Job Purpose</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>Process Optimization: Continuously research and test innovative manufacturing methods to maximize throughput and minimize production costs while upholding strict quality principles. </li><li>Technical Support: Provide real-time engineering resolution to production floor challenges to maintain schedule integrity. </li><li>Project Management: Deliver accurate product reports and project milestone updates; lead technical product reviews and cross-functional team meetings. </li><li>Stakeholder Communication: Ensure 100% clarity on customer requirements through proactive, efficient communication with both internal departments and external partners. </li><li>Compliance & Safety: Maintain total adherence to established business practices, safety protocols, and regulatory work rules. </li></ul> <p>Marginal Job Functions</p> <ul> <li>Documentation Management: Manage engineering documentation libraries to ensure high accessibility and strict version control. </li><li>Team Leadership: Serve as a project lead for special initiatives or continuous improvement teams as assigned. </li><li>Operational Support: Support broader manufacturing process troubleshooting to minimize downtime across the facility. </li><li>Workplace Excellence: Maintain a safe, clean, and organized professional work environment (5S). </li></ul> <p>Education and Experience Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Education: Associate Degree in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field (Required). </li><li>Experience: 3+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing engineering environment. </li><li>Alternative: A suitable combination of equivalent education and hands-on industrial experience will be considered. </li><li>Skills: Proficiency in CAD software, knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma principles, and strong technical writing abilities. </li></ul>