Engineering Jobs in Forest Junction, WI

About Us:

Trilliant Food & Nutrition is a leading, vertically integrated manufacturer of premium coffees and powdered beverages, proudly headquartered in Little Chute, Wisconsin. With a legacy rooted in quality, innovation, and service, Trilliant delivers branded and private label solutions across retail, foodservice, and e-commerce channels.

Horseshoe Beverage Company, based in Neenah, WI, is a leading ready-to-drink beverage manufacturer dedicated to delivering an exceptional beverage experience. By combining industry-leading talent, cutting-edge equipment, and a vertically integrated supply chain, we drive innovation and consistently deliver the highest quality products to our customers—first and fast.

Our brand portfolio includes Victor Allen’s®, Dutch Bros® beverages and Nurri™, our better-for-you protein beverage line. We are passionate about beverages – and about building a team that’s just as energized. We invite you to explore opportunities at Trilliant or Horseshoe, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

Position Overview:

Driven by a relentless pursuit of operational excellence, the Maintenance Manager in the Trilliant Food & Nutrition family will lead all reliability and maintenance initiatives to unlock the full potential of plant performance. This role is pivotal in fostering cross-functional collaboration across operations, engineering, quality, and logistics; while championing a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strategic leadership, and a passion for developing high-performing teams. This position oversees all aspects of maintenance management, including asset reliability, budget control, CMMS utilization, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

Safety & Compliance Leadership

• Champion a safety-first culture across all maintenance operations
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols for employees and contractors
• Maintain compliance with USDA, FDA, OSHA, and EPA regulations

Cost Optimization & Asset Management

• Develop and manage the maintenance budget to optimize costs and reduce waste
• Implement cost-effective asset management strategies to extend equipment life
• Oversee maintenance inventory and vendor relationships to ensure parts availability and economic stockroom practices

Reliability & Maintenance Execution

• Maximize equipment uptime through predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance programs
• Leverage CMMS data to plan and execute maintenance and project activities
• Coordinate major maintenance and capital projects with manufacturing and engineering teams

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Report and analyze weekly/monthly KPIs to drive proactive maintenance strategies
• Conduct reliability studies to identify CAPEX opportunities and operational improvements
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) initiatives and share best practices across departments

Team Development & Leadership

• Mentor maintenance staff in technical skills, CMMS usage, and problem-solving methodologies
• Set and evaluate departmental goals in collaboration with plant leadership
• Manage performance, training, and development plans for all maintenance personnel

Continuous Improvement & Strategic Initiatives

• Partner with CI teams and operations leaders to implement Lean and Six Sigma improvements
• Lead change initiatives and facilitate improvement projects across the plant

Facility & Utility Oversight

• Ensure utilities (air, steam, water, nitrogen, glycol, etc.) and wastewater systems meet production demands
• Maintain facility and equipment per GMP standards to meet internal and external expectations
• Support capital planning through evaluation of facility, utility, and equipment reliability

Additional Responsibilities

• Execute duties assigned by the Director of Manufacturing to support factory operations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or related technical field preferred
• Minimum 7 years in operations, maintenance, or engineering; 10+ years in managerial leadership

• Strong expertise in packaging/mechanical systems, electrical, automation/PLC, and utility systems (boiler, glycol refrigeration, wastewater)

• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop diverse teams

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Strong CMMS experience; skilled in RCA, predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement

• Ability to manage a 24/7 continuous operation

Compensation: We offer a competitive salary that meets cost of living and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.This position works at our Little Chute, WI manufacturing facility.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, hear, use hands to type data, use a personal computer and telephone. This employee may occasionally have to operate business machines and lift and/move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Mental demands include multi-tasking, decision making, problem solving, comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing data.
• Potential for exposure to chemicals, heights, loud noises, mechanical equipment, wet environments, and other potential hazards exists.

Safety Statement:

At Trilliant and Horseshoe, safety is every employee’s first responsibility. We expect all employees to adhere to all safety practices, have the moral courage to stop other individuals from performing unsafe acts, and immediately report unsafe conditions.

Disclosures:

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
• Responsible for following food safety/regulatory policies and procedures, executing responsibilities as identified in standard operating procedures, and reporting food safety/regulatory concerns to the Production or Quality Manager.
• Trilliant Food & Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage Company are Drug Free Workplaces. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.
• Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage participate in the E-Verify process.
• EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled
• If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
• Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage are Equal Opportunity Employers.
• The principles of the OECD and UN have been taken into consideration and used as guidance in our human rights practices and procedures.

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Location: Kaukauna, WI

Compensation: Up to $85,000

POSITION OVERVIEW

A growing manufacturing company in the Fox Valley area is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to support equipment reliability and maintenance operations within a production environment.

This role is ideal for an experienced maintenance professional with strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills who enjoys working directly on the floor while helping guide maintenance priorities and supporting a team environment. Candidates with experience in injection molding or automated manufacturing environments are highly encouraged to apply.

This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in maintaining equipment performance, improving uptime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair production equipment and facility systems

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

• Support maintenance planning and help coordinate maintenance priorities across production lines

• Diagnose equipment failures and implement effective repair solutions

• Work closely with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime

• Follow all safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout procedures

• Support equipment upgrades, installations, and process improvements

• Communicate equipment issues and repair status to leadership and production teams

• Maintain documentation related to maintenance work and equipment performance

• Provide guidance and support to maintenance technicians when needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade training preferred

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment

• Strong troubleshooting ability across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

• Experience working with automated manufacturing equipment

• Knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and industrial control systems is preferred

• Ability to read mechanical drawings or electrical schematics

• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

• Willingness to support occasional weekend or on-call maintenance needs

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Injection molding equipment maintenance

• Experience with automated production equipment

• Fabrication or welding experience

• Prior experience mentoring or guiding maintenance technicians

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role operates within a manufacturing environment and requires regular interaction with production equipment and maintenance teams. The position may involve standing, walking, bending, and working around operating machinery.

About Us:

Trilliant Food & Nutrition is a leading, vertically integrated manufacturer of premium coffees and powdered beverages, proudly headquartered in Little Chute, Wisconsin. With a legacy rooted in quality, innovation, and service, Trilliant delivers branded and private label solutions across retail, foodservice, and e-commerce channels.

Horseshoe Beverage Company, based in Neenah, WI, is a leading ready-to-drink beverage manufacturer dedicated to delivering an exceptional beverage experience. By combining industry-leading talent, cutting-edge equipment, and a vertically integrated supply chain, we drive innovation and consistently deliver the highest quality products to our customers—first and fast.

Our brand portfolio includes Victor Allen’s®, Dutch Bros® beverages and Nurri™, our better-for-you protein beverage line. We are passionate about beverages – and about building a team that’s just as energized. We invite you to explore opportunities at Trilliant or Horseshoe, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

Position Overview: The Director of Co‑Manufacturing is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and executing the company’s co‑manufacturing strategy across a growing network of external manufacturing partners. This role owns the end‑to‑end governance, performance, and scalability of the co‑manufacturing network, ensuring alignment with enterprise growth objectives, brand standards, food safety requirements, and financial targets. This role is directly accountable for enabling revenue growth, protecting EBITDA, and de-risking supply through the scalable expansion and performance management of the co-manufacturing network.

The Director serves as the executive owner of all co‑manufacturing relationships, providing strategic direction, operational oversight, and cross‑functional leadership to ensure reliable supply, optimized cost structures, and continuous improvement across the network. This role partners closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Procurement, Finance, Commercial, and Executive Leadership to enable long‑term growth and capacity flexibility

Responsibilities:

Co‑Manufacturing Strategy & Network Leadership

• Define and lead the enterprise co‑manufacturing strategy, including network design, capacity planning, and long‑term partner roadmap aligned to business growth and portfolio expansion.
• Establish a scalable operating model for co‑manufacturing that supports multiple product categories, technologies, and geographic regions.
• Evaluate make‑buy decisions, capacity investments, and external manufacturing risks to support executive‑level planning and decision‑making.
• Lead the identification, qualification, and strategic selection of new co-manufacturing partners.
• Establish a clear co-manufacturing operating model, including decision rights, governance cadence, escalation paths, performance management routines, and cross-functional ways of working with Quality, Planning, Procurement and Commercial.

Partner Governance & Executive Relationships

• Own executive‑level relationships with all co‑manufacturing partners, setting expectations for performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic oversight of commercial agreements, contracts, and compliance to ensure alignment with operational, financial, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead partner performance governance, including formal business reviews, escalation management, and corrective action planning.
• Serve as the primary executive escalation point for supply, quality, cost, or compliance issues within the co‑manufacturing network.

Performance, Planning & Financial Accountability

• Establish and oversee standardized KPIs and performance management frameworks across all co‑manufacturing partners, including:
• On‑Time In‑Full (OTIF)
• Schedule Attainment
• Yield / Production Loss
• Cost, throughput, and service performance
• Drive working capital optimization, cost of goods improvement, and productivity initiatives across the network.
• Own the co-manufacturing cost agenda, driving measurable improvements in COGS, tolling costs, conversion efficiency, and working capital tied to external manufacturing.
• Partner with Finance and Supply Chain to ensure accurate forecasting, capacity commitments, and financial transparency.
• Leverage ERP, planning, and analytics systems to provide enterprise‑level visibility into co‑manufacturing performance and risks.

Quality, Compliance & Risk Management

• Provide executive oversight of food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance across all co‑manufacturing partners.
• Ensure robust audit, qualification, and monitoring programs are in place and consistently executed.
• Lead risk identification and mitigation strategies related to supply continuity, quality, capacity, and regulatory exposure.
• Champion a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement across internal teams and external partners.

Organizational Leadership & Capability Building

• Build, lead, and develop the Co‑Manufacturing team, including managers, analysts, and functional support roles as the network scales.
• Establish clear roles, processes, and governance models to support effective cross‑functional collaboration.
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and organizational capability aligned with long‑term business needs.
• Act as a visible leader within Operations and Supply Chain, influencing enterprise priorities and ways of working.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Food Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, co‑manufacturing, supply chain, or operations leadership within the food & beverage industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading external manufacturing networks at scale, including strategy, governance, and financial performance.
• Deep knowledge of food safety, quality systems, and regulatory requirements (e.g., SQF, GFSI, HACCP).
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence executive stakeholders, and drive change across complex, cross‑functional environments.
• Strong commercial, analytical, and negotiation skills with experience managing large external partner portfolios.
• Willingness to travel 24-40% to support partner engagement and oversight.
• Experience supporting high-growth, multi-brand portfolios in a PE-backed or highly performance driven environment, preferred.
• Demonstrated experience building business cases for make/buy decisions, network expansion, and capital trade-offs.

Hours, Location and Pay:

We offer a competitive base pay rate and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees. This role works at our Little Chute, WI manufacturing facility.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, hear, use hands to type data, use a personal computer and telephone. This employee may occasionally have to operate business machines and lift and/move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Mental demands include multi-tasking, decision making, problem solving, comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing data.
• Potential for exposure to chemicals, heights, loud noises, mechanical equipment, wet environments, and other potential hazards exists.

Safety Statement:

At Trilliant and Horseshoe, safety is every employee’s first responsibility. We expect all employees to adhere to all safety practices, have the moral courage to stop other individuals from performing unsafe acts, and immediately report unsafe conditions.

Disclosures:

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
• Responsible for following food safety/regulatory policies and procedures, executing responsibilities as identified in standard operating procedures, and reporting food safety/regulatory concerns to the Production or Quality Manager.
• Trilliant Food & Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage Company are Drug Free Workplaces. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.
• Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage participate in the E-Verify process.
• EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled
• If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
• Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage are Equal Opportunity Employers.
• The principles of the OECD and UN have been taken into consideration and used as guidance in our human rights practices and procedures.

Why Join Us:

You’ll play a vital role in scaling our operations while maintaining product quality and customer satisfaction. This is a high-impact position for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-growing environment and enjoys working with both internal teams and external partners.

Electro-Mechanical Technician

The Electro-Mechanical Technician at Green Bay Packaging works in a fast-paced environment that oversees the installation and maintenance of our plant support systems and process machinery. This role will also be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our machinery and mechanical equipment, as well as installing new equipment, performing regular services, performing maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting equipment breakdowns. As an Electro-Mechanical Technician, you will use all the tools at your disposal to ensure the reliability of the industrial equipment and any associated support equipment. This will involve corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance techniques, as well as operational and design feedback for maintaining and improving all systems atGreen Bay Packaging facilities.

What Youll Do

• Maintain and install all electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Install new production support systems and process machinery

• Inspect and assess functionality of critical facility systems (HVAC, air compressors, and humidification systems)

• Communicate and schedule production impacts with the production team
• Fabricate parts for repairs and machine upgrades
• Read and interpret engineering blueprints and work instructions
• Prepare and submit maintenance reports
• Fixing potential safety hazards to avoid injuries
• Maintain tool accountability and comply with GMP standards
• Assist with general facilities and grounds maintenance

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of professional experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical, mechanical, fluid, or control systems

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Associate degree in ElectroMechanical Technology
• 4+ years of experience troubleshooting electrical control systems (Building automation, machinery, production automation)
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and regulations
• Ability to record, report, and articulate the condition of equipment and recommended repairs or corrective actions
• Knowledge in the following areas: HVAC, electrical safety, pneumatic principles, tubing, pipe-fittings, rotating machinery (pumps, air compressors, etc.), machining, and welding
• PLC troubleshooting/programming capability
• Operational knowledge of multi-meters and operation of various hand tools and power tools
• Knowledge of high-pressure gas, flammable gas, refrigeration gases, and recovery
• Strong communication, organization, and computer skills
• Physically able to work on your feet, lift, and navigate tight machine spaces

Work Schedule

• Regular: Working Either 2nd Shift (2pm - 10pm Monday - Friday) OR 3rd Shift (Sunday - Thursday 10pm - 6am) after training
  • Training: Day shift (6am 2pm, MondayFriday) for up to 120 days
• Overtime and occasional weekend work may be required

What We Offer

• Safety-focused, clean, temperature-controlled environment
• Supportive, skilled maintenance team
• Ongoing training and development
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, life insurance, pension, 401(k)
• Free employer clinics and physical therapy
• Gym membership and local discounts

Compensation and Benefits

Ranging from $27.37/hr $41.91/hr

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Education

• High School or better
• Associates or better

Equal Opportunity Employer
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Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.