Manufacturing Engineer (Continuous Improvement Project Exp. Req, $80K-$100K)
BS-level Process Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $115k (771 that show pay).
Lead manufacturing engineering and continuous improvement projects at a plastics plant, improving process quality, scrap and uptime.
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Why it is interesting. Ownership of end-to-end process and tooling projects on a plastics production floor, including material evaluation.
Might not be for you. Production-floor CI focus, not materials R&D; around 45 hours per week.
Adjacent materials role:Reviews mold and tooling designs, coordinates trials, and "Evaluate plastics materials and manufacturing solutions" at a plastics manufacturer
- Seniority
- Mid-level
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- BS
- Experience
- 2+ yrs
- Industry
- General manufacturing
- Role
- Process Engineering
- Schedule
- Standard
- Visa
- No sponsorship
Role details
Manufacturing Engineer (Continuous Improvement Project Exp. Req.)
Location: East of Green Bay, WI (On-site)
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 + Benefits
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401K w/ Match, PTO, Sick Days
Job Type: Full-Time (Typically ~45 hours/week)
Core Hours: M-F, 7:30am-4:30pm, Flexible
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship: Not Available
Relocation Assistance: Not Available
Travel: Limited, a few domestic trips per year
Manufacturing Engineer (Continuous Improvement Project Exp. Req.) Description
Our client in the plastics manufacturing industry is looking for a
Manufacturing Engineer
to add to their team east of Green Bay, WI. In this role, you will lead project engineering and continuous improvement initiatives focused on optimizing manufacturing processes, product quality, efficiency, and cost. The ideal candidate will have experience with manufacturing process improvements, demonstrated success working on CI initiatives, and experience managing engineering projects from concept through completion. To be successful, you must be a reliable self-starter who can lead and influence production floor teams while driving projects to successful completion.
This is a great opportunity to take ownership of meaningful engineering projects, make a direct impact on manufacturing performance, and join a successful company with a great culture.
Manufacturing Engineer (Continuous Improvement Project Exp. Req.) Responsibilities
- Lead manufacturing engineering projects from concept through completion
- Evaluate and optimize processes to improve reliability, consistency, uptime, and product quality
- Support initiatives focused on reducing scrap, waste, downtime, cycle times, and costs
- Review mold and tooling designs/modifications, support vendor selection, and coordinate trials
- Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and implementation
- Troubleshoot process, equipment, tooling, and product quality issues on the production floor
- Partner cross-functionally to evaluate manufacturability of new products and designs
- Evaluate plastics materials and manufacturing solutions to align with production objectives
- Lead and influence production teams during engineering and process improvement projects
- Develop and maintain process specifications, work instructions, and technical documentation
- Ensure manufacturing processes meet company safety and environmental requirements
Manufacturing Engineer (Continuous Improvement Project Exp. Req.) Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required
- 2+ years of engineering experience in a
manufacturing environment
is required
- Experience related to
continuous improvement initiatives & optimization
are required
- Ability to manage
engineering projects
through the full project lifecycle is required
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required
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