Production Engineer

Appleton, WI

Company Overview

Join an organization with a dynamic leadership team that truly values and appreciates its employees. We are a state-of-the-art production facility that specializes in manufacturing architectural wood doors. We are currently seeking a motivated Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. This is a "hands-on" role that requires flexibility and a strong team-oriented mindset.

• Major player in the architectural wood door industry
• $550 million organization with 800 employees, 3 divisions, and 15 manufacturing plants
• This division consists of 200 employees
• Production orders are booked out for a year
• Dynamic leadership team
• Outstanding culture focused on safety and individual growth

Benefits and Features

• Excellent benefits and compensation plan
• Employer match on 401K
• Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Strong bonus program
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Culture of empowering individuals
• Work/Life Balance - real vacation time with no work expectations
• Business casual workplace

Responsibilities

• Lead projects focused on driving continuous improvement in manufacturing operations (65% of time)
• Coordinate, design, and develop manufacturing processes using tools such as DOE, FMEA, SPC, and capability analysis
• Work on capital projects and determine ROI
• Support production and maintenance operations
• Improve safety, quality, productivity, and delivery in all departments
• Apply ergonomics requirements to eliminate work hazards and improve safety
• Mentor, train, develop, and evaluate team members as required
• Help develop and implement metrics for production teams
• Communicate project updates and progress to all levels of the company

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering is required
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, with a focus on continuous improvement (preferably with custom products or in a job shop)
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Creo)
• Proficient in using analytical tools such as DOE, FMEA, and SPC
• Ability to work independently
• Prior project management experience from start to finish is highly desirable
• Prior experience with capital projects is a plus
• Experience with lean manufacturing and value stream mapping preferred
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with all levels of staff