Manufacturing Engineer
BS-level Process Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $116k (769 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.
Develop and optimize fiberglass composite, CNC, additive and fabrication processes, supporting production, customers and suppliers.
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Why it is interesting. Broad hands-on scope across fiberglass composites, CNC, additive and fabrication in a one-off prototype environment
Might not be for you. General manufacturing engineering with limited materials science depth; less open-ended R&D
Adjacent materials role:Develop and optimize processes for fiberglass composite fabrication (layup, molding, bonding, trimming); troubleshoot composite manufacturing defects; molds and tooling
- Seniority
- Mid-level
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- BS
- Industry
- General manufacturing
- Role
- Process Engineering
Role details
POSITION SUMMARY
The Manufacturing Engineer position supports and improves manufacturing operations across a diverse range of technologies, including Fiberglass composite, CNC machining, Custom Fabrication, Additive manufacturing, and assembly.
This position serves as a key technical resource for our operations team and customers, helping translate designs and requirements into efficient, repeatable, and cost-effective manufacturing processes. The Manufacturing Engineer collaborates with production, engineering, quality, customers, and suppliers to solve technical problems, improve processes, support new product development.
The Manufacturing Engineer needs to be a hands-on problem solver who enjoys working on the manufacturing floor, understanding how things are made, and finding practical solutions to challenging manufacturing problems.
Manufacturing Engineering & Process Development
- Provide day-to-day technical support to manufacturing and operations personnel across Fiberglass Composite, CNC machining, Custom Fabrication, Additive manufacturing, and assembly.
- Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve quality, productivity, consistency, and cost.
- Develop work instructions, process documentation, tooling concepts, fixtures, and other manufacturing support materials.
- Work directly with production personnel to identify problems and implement practical, sustainable solutions.
- Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, rework, cycle time, labor, and material costs.
- Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives and process improvement projects.
- Support new product introduction, prototypes, production launches, and engineering changes.
- Evaluate and implement new manufacturing methods, equipment, materials, tooling, and technologies.
- Support manufacturing cost estimates by evaluating materials, labor, tooling, cycle times, and outside processing.
Composite Manufacturing
- Develop and optimize processes for fiberglass composite fabrication, including layup, molding, bonding, trimming, finishing, and related operations.
- Support the development and improvement of molds, tooling, fixtures, and composite manufacturing methods.
- Troubleshoot composite manufacturing defects and process variation.
CNC & Additive Manufacturing
- Support CNC machining processes, including machining strategy, tooling, fixturing, programming, and process optimization.
- Support the development and implementation of additive manufacturing processes and applications.
Supplier Technical Support
- Work directly with suppliers to resolve technical, quality, and manufacturing issues.
- Identify and evaluate suppliers for materials, components, tooling, equipment, and outside processing.
- Support supplier qualification and technical evaluations.
Customer Technical Support
- Serve as a technical resource for customers regarding manufacturability, materials, processes, tolerances, and production requirements.
- Review customer drawings, CAD models, specifications, and other technical documentation.
- Participate in design-for-manufacturing (DFM) reviews and recommend practical improvements.
- Work with customers to resolve technical issues and support prototypes, production parts, and engineering changes.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience
- Experience with fiberglass composite manufacturing and other plastic forming processes preferred, including tooling, molds and fixturing
- Proven experience in project management
- Proficiency in Solidworks for tooling and product design
- Additive manufacturing/3D printing experience is preferred
- CNC machining and fabrication experience
- Familiarity with low volume, one-off and prototype manufacturing environment
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Strong computer skills, mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
- Clear communication skills for direct customer, supplier, and interdepartmental collaboration
- Excellent critical thinking and hands-on troubleshooting skills on a production floor
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to work effectively in both an office and shop floor environment
- Must be able to work in varying environmental conditions: heat, cold, noise, fumes, dust
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Manufacturing / production facility; exposure to moving machinery, noise, and temperature variation
- Required PPE: safety glasses
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Ability to Commute:
- Waukesha, WI 53186 (Required)
Work Location: In person
