Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Sheboygan, WI
- Salary: 85,000–127,000 annually
- Job Type: Full-Time
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
- For nearly 80 years, our Wisconsin-based company has been an innovator and leader in the flooring industry. We pioneered static control tile and continue to set the standard for quality, consistency, and reliability
- Today, we manufacture a broad range of flooring products, including industrial and static control tile, wall base, transition moldings, stair treads, and accessories
- We are committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and investing in our employees and manufacturing capabilities as we build for the future
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
- We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead plant-level capital, facility, and manufacturing improvement projects from concept through implementation and closeout
- This is a highly hands-on role for an engineer who enjoys being on the manufacturing floor, working directly with operators and maintenance teams, solving production challenges, and turning ideas into practical solutions
- Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will manage projects focused on improving safety, quality, productivity, reliability, cost, and ease of use for operators
- You will be responsible for project scope, budgeting, scheduling, equipment design and installation, contractor coordination, commissioning, documentation, and overall project execution.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Lead manufacturing, facility, and capital improvement projects from concept through completion
- Develop project scopes, objectives, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements
- Manage capital expenditures and ensure projects remain within approved budgets
- Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor and work directly with operators and maintenance personnel to identify opportunities and resolve production issues
- Engage employees at all levels to gather feedback, develop solutions, and drive continuous improvement
- Provide hands-on support for equipment installation, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and production optimization
- Evaluate and recommend equipment modifications, upgrades, and new technologies to improve manufacturing performance and reduce downtime
- Coordinate contractors, suppliers, maintenance personnel, Corporate Engineering, and other resources as needed
- Identify project resources and develop business justifications for capital investments
- Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable local, state, and federal codes, standards, regulations, and company requirements
- Prioritize multiple projects, schedules, and deliverables while building consensus across teams
- Develop and maintain complete project documentation, including: Equipment manuals; SOPs; Training materials; Electrical and mechanical drawings; Spare parts lists; Validation records; Project closeout documentation
- Provide project status updates, capital spending reports, and milestone reviews to plant leadership and key stakeholders
- Identify and implement new manufacturing technologies, equipment, and processes that improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance
- Provide support to plant operations and maintenance as needed
- Perform other duties as required
WHAT YOU BRING:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
- At least 5+ years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience
- Experience leading manufacturing or capital projects
- Experience with project management and/or purchasing production capital equipment
- Experience working with or supporting custom manufacturing equipment
- Experience in an active manufacturing environment
- At least 3+ years of supervisory experience preferred
- AutoCAD experience preferred
- Ability to travel as needed for project milestones
WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL:
- We're looking for someone who is both technically strong and highly hands-on. The ideal candidate will be comfortable moving between engineering, project management, and the manufacturing floor
You should be able to:
- Solve complex manufacturing problems using creative thinking and practical engineering judgment
- Take ownership of problems and follow solutions through implementation and verification
- Apply data-driven problem-solving techniques to improve manufacturing performance
- Translate technical concepts into practical solutions for the shop floor
- Understand technical proposals and reports and communicate recommendations effectively
- Present technical information to small groups and diverse audiences
- Work effectively with operators, maintenance teams, contractors, suppliers, engineers, and leadership
- Influence change through collaboration, employee engagement, and teamwork rather than relying solely on formal authority
- Balance engineering expertise with practical manufacturing applications
- Demonstrate strong ownership and accountability for project results
- Communicate clearly and professionally at all levels of the organization
- Work comfortably with computers, manufacturing systems, databases, machinery, and related equipment
WHY JOIN US?
- This is an opportunity to have a direct impact on the future of a manufacturing operation. You'll have ownership of meaningful capital and process-improvement projects while working closely with the people who operate and maintain the equipment every day.
- If you're a hands-on manufacturing engineer who enjoys solving problems, leading projects, and seeing your work implemented on the plant floor, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today to learn more about the Senior Manufacturing Engineer opportunity in Sheboygan, WI.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.
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