Engineering Jobs in Nashotah, WI

Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, the Design Engineer is responsible for the support of new and existing products. This support may include, but is not limited to, product development, prototype generation, laboratory testing and problem solving, from concept to production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

All employees work to satisfy the customer. Each department has expected core responsibilities, but these responsibilities do not define us. Rather, they simply provide a starting point where we work to satisfy the customer, and continuously improve ourselves, others, and the organization.

· Responsible for understanding the customer’s technical scope of work and delivering designs that meet or exceed expectations.

· Analyzes engineering sketches, specifications, data, drawings and models to determine design factors as well as tolerancing.

· Uses computer aided design tools for two- and three-dimensional magnetic analysis, computation fluid analysis, structural finite element analysis to develop and optimize designs.

· Designs for manufacturability

· Uses lab equipment such as force testers, multimeters, flow meters and environmental chambers to ensure products exceed customer requirements.

· Uses hand tool, soldering tools, and presses to build prototypes and customer evaluations

· Participates and/or leads design reviews and records meeting notes and lessons learned.

· Evaluates and approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases to ensure compliance with both internal and external specifications and standards.

· Controls drawings, models, and other applicable documents.

· Shall utilize and improve engineering tools with the goal of creating and following consistent processes that ends with a predictable result. Examples of tools include Phase-Gate, FMEA, Control Plans, Engineering Change process, Tolerance Stack-up Calculations, Force Balances, Design for Manufacturing tools, Design Verification Plans, Process Validation, Capability Studies, Measurement System Evaluations, Quality Management and Production Part Approval Processes.

· Support sales staff by providing technical data to present to customers.

· Interface with other departments within and external customers and suppliers.

· Follows policies and procedures according to Quality Management System.

· All other duties as assigned.

Design Engineer

Behavioral

· Must have the potential to advance to Sr Design Engineer

· Proactive on tasks (Completes in a timely manner, uses tools to track task)

· Responsible (demonstrate that others can trust you)

· Demonstrates that he or she can be part of a solution (both technical and behavioral)

· Good verbal and written skills, in both a technical and non-technical environment

Demonstrated Competence:

· Good mechanical aptitude, and working knowledge of different materials (metals, plastics, etc.), coatings/finishes, and hardware.

· Good working knowledge of different manufacturing processes; CNC, injection molding, welding, turning, milling, etc.

· Good working knowledge of spring design

· Ability to support customer meetings and work directly with customers on design-related tasks.

· Ability to work with suppliers as it relates to prototype builds and associated changes and corrections.

· Able to design product(s) with input from others on lessons learned and best practices.

· Tends to work on projects, and not programs involving multiple designs and products.

· Participates in Root Cause analysis, DFMEAs, PFMEAs, Control Plans, Corrective Actions and other Quality activities.

· Understands the Cost of Goods (COGS) and how design impacts the material and manufacturing costs.

· Identifies design constraints and works with internal and external resources to resolve the constraints.

· Understands and utilizes all applicable processes and procedures.

Education and/or Experience:

· Bachelor's Degree (BS) from an accredited college or university in an Engineering related field or acceptable type and amount of work experience in a design role.

· 1-year design experience.

· Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Suite of products with a strong working knowledge of Excel.

· Demonstrated knowledge of SolidWorks or other 3D Modeling software.

· Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, DOE, and other AIAG procedures preferred.

· Experience with magnetic analyses, computation fluid dynamics and finite element analysis preferred.

A manufacturing company located in Waukesha county is looking for a Quality Manager. This is a great opportunity to lead a team of Quality Techs and Engineers at a company that manufactures precision machined parts for some of the biggest names in the agriculture and heavy equipment industries

Responsibilities/Qualifications:

• MUST HAVE experience with high volume machining
• BS in Engineering or related field preferred
• Quality Certifications preferred (CQE, CQA, etc)
• Experience in metal manufacturing
• Maintain the company’s QMS
• Internal and Supplier auditing
• Familiar with quality measurement tools
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to lead/develop Quality Technician and Engineers

Why join AVIRE?

Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset? Do you like being part of high growth, high impact environments? Are you looking for an opportunity to lead a world class team intent on providing an unrivalled customer experience? If you have answered yes to these questions, we should connect!

The Avire Sussex, WI team is looking for a highly driven, highly motivated individual to take us to new heights. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and deploying the resources necessary to ensure our manufacturing capabilities grow with the organization focusing on continuous improvement--ensuring that our team is supported to effectively build high-quality products for our customers. Our assembly team is critical to our success as an organization as we produce high quality products that surpass customer expectations. You will be a part of a team of dedicated Production, Shipping and Receiving personnel, Supply Chain professionals, Technical Support Specialists, and Operations experts with the collective goal of supplying high quality products with a best-in-class lead-time exceeding our customer’s highest expectations. Further, you will be a part of a team that has a track record of delivering double digit compound growth while supporting each other. This position reports to the Operations Manager.

What you will do:

1. Sets clear, attainable production-level and cell-level production targets and direct the team to meet these objectives.
2. Manage daily production activities for the assembly cells including scheduling, production quality, material shortages and nonconformance reporting.
3. Manage the production employees, including performance management, health and safety, and individual training & development.
4. Work cross-functionally to ensure effective production processes and align resources to meet both customer & business demands.
5. Work directly with product management to ensure sustainable production for critical products while providing guidance to drive design for manufacturing/design for automation improvements. Facilitates new product integration and manages related engineering changes.
6. Build a culture of continuous improvement to ensure effective labor and materials management are engrained in everyday activities. Support continuous improvement initiatives and implement and evaluate outcomes.
7. Work directly with operational leadership to manage production requirements in alignment with business objectives & strategies and prepare monthly production reports.
8. Maintain production standards to ensure accurate labor reporting and costing.
9. Ensure compliance with local standards and maintains a safe working environment.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

We want someone who displays:

Action-Oriented Curiosity: You readily take on challenges, and you identify and seize new opportunities. You have an outstanding history of delivering on your projects. You work on the problems that truly need solving, and you effectively challenge the organization to be better. You can cut through the clutter and focus on the priorities that align with organizational objectives.

Collaboration: You embrace the unique experiences, viewpoints, and abilities of your teammates and proactively engage those differences to come to the best possible outcome.

Empowerment: You thrive in an environment where you can make decisions. You do not shy away from taking a stand, and you recognize the importance of challenging the team to ensure that we strive for more. You take responsibility to solve customer problems the first time.

Accountability: You take responsibility for your actions, and you deliver on your commitments.

Inclusion: In all aspects of your work, you treat everyone with respect.

Performance Objectives

1. Cells are functioning effectively and team members are deployed in alignment with the needs of the business.
2. Lean principles are implemented and driven throughout the organization.
3. Performance management, including training & development, is process-driven and implemented consistently throughout the manufacturing team.
4. Plan production schedule and allocate resources to drive efficient, timely output, targeting improved productivity.

Job Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven problem-solving proficiency
• Proven ability to lead hourly employees in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in electronics manufacturing a plus
• Experience with KPI metric management and deployment
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse groups of people both within, and outside, of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering management, supply chain or a related field
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a production environment holding positions of progressive responsibility
• Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a direct management position
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills at all organizational levels
• Strong decision-making skills and results-driven approach
• Proven analytical ability and familiarity with a KPI-driven operations environment
• Proficiency in Lean Principles a plus: Problem Solving, 5S, Flow, Standard Work, Kanban

Who is AVIRE?

Connecting and Protecting People. AVIRE combines 4 market-leading brands (Rath, Janus, Microkey, and Memco) within the elevator and emergency communications industries; currently offering light curtains, area of refuge, emergency telephones / GSMs, and life safety solutions. Each brand has a strong market presence, a unique identity, a distinct product range, and a long, successful history. The group has manufacturing locations in 2 countries, R&D in 2 countries and Sales & Marketing in 8 countries employing over 400 people globally.

AVIRE is part of the Halma group ( ). Halma bets on talent! We are looking for bright, ambitious people to join our team and stay for the long term. With over 50 businesses under its ownership, Halma is a great place to start, advance, or accelerate your career.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Organizational bonus plan
• Complete benefits package including health, dental & vision insurance, 401K, paid vacation, paid holidays, and generous parental leave
• Professional development training opportunities
• Company events (i.e. bbq’s, lunches, bowling and much more)!
• 4 x 10 hour schedule Monday – Thursday

MANUFACTURING PLANT IN WAUKESHA WI IS LOOKING FOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS. LOOKING FOR SOMEONE SHARP WITH CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ENGINEER.

SHIFT: 7AM-330PM

SALARY: $73K-$94K + 5% TARGET BONUS

PTO: YOU GET 2 WEEKS AFTER 90 DAYS (5 PERSONAL/SICK DAYS & 5 DAYS PTO)Manufacturing Engineer

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, routings, work instructions, and standard work to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, scrap reduction, labor efficiency, throughput, and productivity gains.
• Design and implement tooling, fixtures, automation, and poka-yoke solutions to improve process capability and repeatability.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and downtime drivers; lead structured root-cause analysis (5 Why, Fishbone, A3) and corrective actions.
• Partner with Quality to develop control plans, PFMEAs, Cp/Cpk studies, and standardized inspection methods.
• Support new product introductions through process development, equipment validation, pilot builds, and launch activities.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives via cycle time improvements, material yield optimization, and value engineering.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to improve equipment reliability, preventive maintenance strategies, and uptime.
• Maintain accurate manufacturing documentation including BOMs, routings, standard times, work instructions, and process flow diagrams.
• Evaluate capital equipment needs, build ROI justifications, and manage installation and commissioning.
• Provide hands-on floor support to troubleshoot issues and stabilize daily production.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and internal operational standards.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline
• 3–7 years of Manufacturing Engineering or process improvement experience
• Strong understanding of process flow development and production optimization
• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies (5 Why, Fishbone, A3, etc.)
• Proven record of improving productivity, quality, or cost in a manufacturing environment

Preferred:

• Experience in job shop or mixed-model manufacturing
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, SmartFactory, etc.)
• Automation, robotics, CNC, or assembly experience
• Lean or Six Sigma certification
• Capital equipment implementation and ROI justification experience

Power Test®, LLC is an industry leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of dynamometers, heavy equipment testing systems and related data acquisition and control systems. For over 40 years, Power Test has provided specialized test equipment to manufacturers, rebuild facilities, and distributors in the mining, oil and gas, power generation, marine, trucking, construction, rail, and military markets in over 90 countries on six continents. Our headquarters and manufacturing operations are located in Sussex, Wisconsin with sales representatives worldwide.

Power Test Lifecycle Services is the aftermarket and services brand of Power Test, focused on maximizing customer uptime through genuine parts, remanufacturing, and lifecycle support. Specifically, Power Test PARTS focuses on serving the company’s customers by ensuring they have the right parts, at the right time, every time.

Position Summary

The Product Manager – Parts & Remanufacturing owns both the Parts and Remanufacturing product lines and is responsible for ensuring profit growth and achievement of revenue and margin targets. This role carries both commercial growth responsibility and operational fulfillment oversight, ensuring revenue expansion, margin performance, inventory discipline, customer responsiveness, and execution excellence. This leader operates at both strategic and tactical levels — defining pricing and growth strategy while ensuring quoting accuracy, order processing discipline, customer service performance, and fulfillment execution. The role ensures the fulfillment model (internal and external) supports customer uptime, availability, and growth initiatives. This position is essential to Power Test’s mission to serve its customers under the company’s dedication to “We Make it Better”.

Commercial Growth & Portfolio Ownership

• Own revenue, profit, and margin growth across Parts & Remanufacturing.
• Lead pricing strategy, margin optimization, and policy governance.
• Utilize sales and ERP data to identify incremental revenue opportunities

Sales Team Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead and manage the Aftermarket Parts Sales Team.
• Evaluate departmental capability gaps and implement structured development plans.
• Lead weekly department meetings focused on performance, backlog, and execution.

Operational Fulfillment Oversight

Deliver world-class performance in safety, quality, fulfillment, productivity, and cost.

• Own end-to-end order lifecycle execution
• Develop and execute the Parts Fulfillment Strategy, including:
• Lead parts stocking initiatives and inventory optimization efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• Understanding of capital equipment manufacturing environments.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in aftermarket parts, remanufacturing, service operations, or customer-facing commercial roles.
• Demonstrated experience owning commercial growth and operational execution within a product or business line.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills (written and verbal).
• Self-motivated with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong analytical capability with advanced data analysis skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, dashboards, financial modeling) at a minimum.
• Proven ability to balance analytical thinking with hands-on problem solving.

Benefits

What Makes Power Test Different?

At Power Test We Make It Better for our Customers, our Community, and our Employees. We provide industry leading products, work vigorously in our community, and encourage a healthy, financially rewarding, work-life balance for our employees.

Notably, Power Test has a broad based employee ownership program: Powered by Ownership. Powered by Ownership provides every employee an equity interest in the company. Powered By Ownership is more than just a benefit, it reflects Power Test’s commitment to building an ownership mindset across the company. Together, the team is strengthening culture, rewarding innovation, and shaping a future where success is shared. This mindset is captured in Power Test’s ownership slogan: Together We Build, Together We Prosper.

Job Title: Manufacturing Supervisor

Location: Waukesha, WI | 100% Onsite

Company: Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc.

Employment Type: Full-Time 40+ hours | Long term | Permanent

About the Role

Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and leading high-performing teams? As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will play a critical role in ensuring production goals are met while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic team, optimize processes, and make a measurable impact on our manufacturing operations.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and Inspire: Supervise and motivate your team to achieve production targets, maintain quality standards, and foster a culture of safety and accountability.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Monitor workflows, troubleshoot production challenges, and implement solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Champion Quality: Ensure compliance with manufacturing procedures and engineering instructions, investigate non-conformance issues, and take corrective action.
• Develop Talent: Participate in hiring, create training plans, and provide coaching and feedback to build strong, skilled teams.
• Promote Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process enhancements and lead initiatives that align with plant goals.
• Ensure Safety & Compliance: Maintain a safe work environment, conduct investigations when necessary, and uphold company and union guidelines.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of manufacturing leadership experience (or equivalent leadership experience).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Operations Management or Engineering.
• Experience in a unionized environment.
• Background in engineered-product manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Key Skills for Success

• Proven leadership and team-building abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

At Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc., we value innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. You’ll have the opportunity to lead impactful projects, work with cross-functional teams, and contribute to a company that powers progress. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive environment where your ideas matter.

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Now Hiring: Product Supervisor - High Voltage Testing — Prolec‑GE Waukesha

Location: Waukesha, WI | 100% Onsite | 1st shift | Monday - Friday

Ready to power up your career?

Prolec‑GE Waukesha is seeking a Product Supervisor - High Voltage Testing who thrives at the intersection of people leadership, experience with electrical engineering, high‑voltage safety, and technical decision‑making.

If you’re energized by guiding teams, ensuring strict safety compliance, solving complex electrical problems, and keeping operations running with discipline and precision — this could be your next big opportunity.

What You’ll Do

As our Product Supervisor - High Voltage Testing, you’ll be the leadership anchor in a high‑voltage testing environment where safety and accuracy are everything. Your impact will include:

Safety & Compliance Leadership (Top Priority)

• Enforcing high‑voltage safety rules, lockout/tagout, grounding, and test‑bay controls
• Leading safety briefings, risk assessments, and incident investigations
• Having the confidence and authority to stop work immediately when unsafe conditions arise

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervising a team of highly skilled test technicians
• Coaching, mentoring, and addressing behavioral or procedural deviations
• Building trust, communicating expectations clearly, and fostering a culture of accountability

Technical Oversight & Test Execution

• Overseeing daily test operations to ensure quality, accuracy, and adherence to approved procedures
• Troubleshooting test issues and coordinating closely with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing
• Making sound go/no‑go decisions under pressure — without compromising safety or compliance

Operational Excellence

• Maintaining accurate training, attendance, and documentation
• Identifying process gaps and driving improvements that enhance safety, consistency, and efficiency
• Supporting internal/external audits with strong attention to detail and documentation discipline

What You Bring

We’d love to meet you if you’re someone who has:

• A Bachelor’s in Engineering or Operations Management (or relevant experience with strong manufacturing leadership)
• Experience in electrical testing, high‑voltage environments, or an electrical mindset
• A leadership style that is confident, steady, empathetic, and able to hold firm boundaries
• Strong communication skills — able to stay calm, clear, and professional in fast‑paced, high‑risk situations
• A willingness to learn quickly, ask questions, and adapt to technical processes
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and comfort navigating manufacturing systems

Bonus advantages for experience with:

Transformers

Switchgear

Power distribution products

Electrical Engineering

Physical & Work Environment

This is a hands‑on, on‑the‑floor leadership role in a high‑voltage test environment. You’ll be:

• Moving throughout the manufacturing area
• Working near energized equipment (with full training & protections)
• Lifting up to 25 lbs as needed
• Splitting time between office tasks and shop‑floor oversight (best of both worlds)

Why Prolec GE Waukesha?

At Prolec‑GE Waukesha, you’ll step into a role where your leadership directly protects people, strengthens reliability, and supports the products that power communities across the country.

You’ll join a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and strong technical discipline — and you’ll grow your own leadership capability in the process.

Ready to energize your career?

Apply now and help shape the future of power transformation!

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

P+D Inc. a Walbec Group Company

Southeast, WI

Are you looking for an exciting career in road, highway, and bridge construction? P+D Inc. of the Walbec Group has a place for hard working, loyal, and driven people like you. Come work with us as a Paving Supervisor and enjoy a family-focused, progressive culture, and work with an industry leading company in heavy road and highway construction.

The Company:

The Walbec Group of companies is currently in its third generation of family leadership producing high-quality construction materials and delivering unparalleled professional design, engineering, and construction services.

• Named by Milwaukee Business Journal 2020, 2021 & 2022 as Best Place to Work.
• Associated with many exciting state, municipal, federal, and commercial projects. Check out our website for a complete list of interesting projects.
• Proud Partner of the Green Bay Packers.

The Position:

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Paving Supervisor is responsible for managing daily field paving activities, crew personnel and equipment scheduling, overseeing paving equipment repairs, and maintaining reinforcement of continuous safety and quality improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily paving operations
• Lead employees on proper safety procedures
• Partner with the Operations Manager and HR Business Partner on employee relation matters as well as hiring of field crew personnel
• Coordinate equipment and pre-job planning to ensure appropriate equipment allocation on the job site
• Troubleshoot and correct laydown problems, mat blemishes, screed adjustments, etc.
• Possess understanding of density requirements to coordinate with quality control and technical services on resolving issues regarding mix or density properties in the field
• Possess a strong understanding of Wisconsin, state DOT specifications for HMA, Safety and CMV operation
• Act as a consultant for area management and purchasing on paving equipment acquisitions
• Foster relationships with external and internal customers by portraying leadership and professionalism, at all times
• Assist in the training of foremen, project managers and field crew personnel

The Benefits: Non Union Role

Team members at the Walbec Group are offered competitive pay and benefits that align with our values while supporting good health and a balanced life now and into the future. Additionally, we offer a range of opportunities for professional development and career growth that help us all to be successful.

We have the usual suspects like dental, vision, life, flex, EAP, PTO and holidays, but our favorites are the "no premium medical plan" and HRA contribution (with participation in wellness initiatives), company paid STD and LTD, 401k & profit sharing with company contribution and lastly, robust Walbec training.

The Location:

• Projects will vary by location throughout the Southeast WI local area, or the state, so reliable transportation and/or a willingness to travel to any job site is required as needed.

The Candidate:

• High degree of ethical standards in personal and business conduct.
• Self-directed and motivated; able to manage multiple conflicting and changing priorities.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience at the field level, laying and finishing HMA.
• Prior experience as a Foreman.
• Strong knowledge of rolling operations to achieve density requirements.
• Strong knowledge of paving equipment applications and equipment operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, consulting, conflict management, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
• Working knowledge of CMV guidelines and regulations.
• Trustworthy and discrete with confidential information.
• Adherence to anti-trust laws and regulations.

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent wages and benefits packages.
• Job security-we are an essential company providing infrastructure services, and you are an essential employee.
• Growth opportunities working alongside and learning from experienced industry professionals.
• Be involved in innovative, cool projects throughout the local area and the state.
• Family-oriented, supportive culture.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!

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