Engineering Jobs in Milton Wisconsin

Sterling Engineering is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to identify a Design Engineering Manager to lead a multi-site engineering team. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on strengthening team engagement, driving technical excellence, and improving design and development processes across multiple locations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and provide hands-on support to a large engineering team across multiple states in the Midwest
• Provide strong, visible leadership with a focus on team engagement, accountability, and performance
• Drive technical direction across product design, tooling, and machine design initiatives
• Increase visibility and support across remote teams to ensure alignment and consistency
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, quality, and leadership teams
• Troubleshoot complex design and engineering challenges and drive continuous improvement
• Establish and improve design processes, standards, and best practices
• Travel regularly to support team collaboration, performance, and project execution

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of engineering experience with a strong background in design and troubleshooting
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams (multi-site experience preferred)
• Strong managerial skills with the ability to lead, develop, and engage teams across locations
• Expertise in SolidWorks and mechanical design of products, tooling, or machinery
• Experience with packaging design, preferably within thermoforming, is highly preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to drive technical solutions
• Experience in the medical device or food industry design is a plus
• Willingness to travel 25–30%

Pay range and compensation package

• Compensation: $170k-$200k
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Holiday Pay, Retirement, Life Insurance, and many more….

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer – Auxiliary Systems

Location: Janesville, WI (On-Site)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Overview

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and construction of auxiliary mechanical systems within a highly regulated engineering environment. This role will act as a key liaison between the design and construction teams, ensuring system designs are properly executed during procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning phases. The engineer will collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and construction teams to ensure systems are delivered on time, on budget, and in compliance with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate stakeholder feedback on system design packages.
• Interface with the Procurement team to support vendor selection, design reviews, and fabrication contracts.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors on Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs).
• Ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of auxiliary mechanical equipment.
• Perform owner's acceptance reviews of vendor-supplied design documentation.
• Prepare and review test plans for factory and site acceptance testing of equipment.
• Act as a technical liaison between engineering design and construction teams during installation and commissioning.
• Address field inquiries and technical issues during construction.
• Conduct site walkdowns and inspections of installed equipment to verify proper installation and compliance with design specifications.
• Support system design documentation including drawings, specifications, calculations, reports, and quality documentation.
• Provide schedule updates and coordinate with project controls on task progress.
• Manage multiple engineering tasks and small-scope project management responsibilities, including scheduling, planning, and resource coordination.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of relevant engineering experience in a professional setting (10+ years preferred).
• Experience working in highly regulated environments or complex engineering projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously at different stages of completion.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a hands-on engineering mindset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop new technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant project experience.
• Knowledge of ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code.
• Experience supporting engineering activities on active construction sites.
• Experience with structural design considerations for seismic loading.
• Familiarity with quality systems and engineering support for incoming inspection of custom equipment.
• Experience working within nuclear or similarly regulated quality systems.
• Proficiency with engineering software such as AutoCAD Plant 3D, SolidWorks, or AutoPipe.

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.