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**MUST BE A US CITIZEN**
The Associate Manufacturing Engineer will design new, modified, or improved components/process tooling in accordance with engineering standards and project scope of work. This role will be an entry level role within the operations engineering organization to gain knowledge and skills in providing engineering support to various manufacturing processes.
YOUR IMPACT:
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.
- Under close supervision, perform basic engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned according to engineering standards and processes.
- Support more senior engineers in the preparation of plants, designs, computation methods, and reporting.
- Work on projects with limited complexity in a support role.
- Prepare vehicle layouts and component part drawings with supporting calculations (i.e. weight distribution etc.).
- Select parts and/or design components for cost and quality-consciousness.
- Follow project on the assembly floor or through prototype build when instructed by supervisor and render assistance as necessary.
- Generate bills of material and assembly drawings as required by the project.
- Adhere to time schedules.
- Utilize engineering tools (CAD) equipment in assigned projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical preferred) or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:
- Internship in a relevant engineering space.
- Knowledge of equipment manufacturing industry or automobile industry.
- Experience with Lean and/or Six Sigma tools.
- Experience in Microsoft Office Suite; including a strong emphasis on Excel.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Top Qualifications the manager is looking for:
- Experience with CAD modeling software, 3D
- Familiarity with mechanical designing
- Familiarity with applying material science within a design
- Strong mechanical background.
- Manufacturing facility exposure.
Intake notes:
- The hiring manager leads a team who introduces new products into facilities.
- His team determines what the manufacturing and assembly process will look like and work closely with the plant engineering team.
- In this entry level Manufacturing Engineer role, the selected candidate will work with the plant engineering team to identify tooling requirements, then designing new tools needed for assembly.
- Designs vary from basic to complex.
- Helpful industry experience: agriculture, automotive, or commercial trucks.
- HM will consider strong candidates with an associate's degree.
- HM will consider candidates who are completing their bachelor's degree and can start after graduation, or who can start on a part-time basis until graduation.
- Will focus on candidates with a strong mechanical background and manufacturing facility exposure, who are committed to staying in the Oshkosh area long-term.
- 3D modeling experience
- Tooling design
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Appleton, WI
Job-Type: Full-time
Job Description:
We are seeking a manufacturing engineer to join our dynamic production team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for improving manufacturing processes, driving operational efficiency, and supporting production operations with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This hybrid role blends industrial engineering principles with hands-on manufacturing support, offering opportunities to work directly on the shop floor while contributing to long-term process enhancements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes and methods.
- Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to troubleshoot and optimize operations.
- Design, procure, and implement tools, fixtures, and equipment for manufacturing.
- Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and line balancing to improve productivity and efficiency.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, etc.) to reduce waste and improve flow.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including process validation and documentation.
- Prepare and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions.
- Track and report production metrics (cycle time, downtime, scrap, OEE).
- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, and productivity.
- Assist with layout improvements, equipment integration, and workflow optimization.
- Learn and apply ERP/MES systems for production planning and tracking.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
- 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role.
- Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
- Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and production scheduling.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness to work directly on the shop floor and gain hands-on experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis tools.
The ideal candidate possesses both a high level of technical expertise and an innate passion to build. You will play a critical role in creating and refining processes in order to improve manufacturing safety, quality, and productivity.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain work instructions and manufacturing specifications
- Identify and recommend methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities
- Collaborate cross-functionally to facilitate production process and evaluate potential changes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in either Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
- At least 1 - 2 years' of engineering experience
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Kanban and 5S
**Direct Hire***
• Title: Digital Technology Data Scientist Lead
• 2 positions
• Start Date: asap
• Compensation Range: $139,800.00/year, up to 10% bonus
• Location: Oshkosh, WI strongly preferred. New Hudson, MI site will also be considered. (3 days in office, up to 2 days remote).
• Relocation offered to Oshkosh, WI, but not to New Hudson, MI.
• Travel: minimum travel (1-2 times per year to other sites)
• US Citizen or Green Card Holder
• Interview process: Screening interview with internal recruiter, after an assessment, an interview with the hiring manager and director, then a panel interview (onsite possible if local to Oshkosh).
**Must have on resume and be able to discuss during interview process**
• Required technical skills (see below in JD)
• Strong business experience working with business counterparts.
• Effectively being able to gather business requirements, build a solution, communicate it to the client.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Be able to tell a story with data.
• Must be able to describe how their experience impacted the business, the solution they built.
• An understanding that they are working in a bigger environment; must have a center of excellence outlook, be comfortable with mingling with counter business parts and have strong social skills. This is not a "put your head down and work" role.
• Experience from manufacturing, automotive, industrial, or engineering industry is preferred, but is open to other industries like healthcare, retail, or biotech for example.
Heavy financial industry experience should be avoided.
• Supply chain functions experience is important
• B.S. with 5 years of experience
• M.S. with 3 years of experience
• The team is not looking for director level candidates or talent only looking for management roles. This is an individual contributor role.
Job Description:
At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 18,000 team members all united by a common purpose. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day.
SUMMARY: As a Data Scientist, your primary responsibilities will be to analyze and interpret datasets by using statistical techniques, machine learning, and/or programming skills in order to extract insights and build models which solve business problems.
YOUR IMPACT:
• Familiarity with data science tools, such as Azure Databricks, Power BI, Microsoft Office (including Excel pivot tables), Spark, Python, R and C.
• Undertake the processing of multiple datasets, including structured and unstructured, to analyze large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns.
• Prepare and concisely deliver analysis results in visual and written forms that communicate data insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. data analysts, data engineers, architects, business stakeholders) to understand data needs for complex business requirements.
• Build highly complex predictive models and machine-learning algorithms. Execute Integration into existing systems or creation of new products.
• Direct some data science assignments, projects, visualization tasks, data quality improvements, and troubleshooting of data incidents, including the resolution of root causes. • Lead efforts to resolve and document solutions to track and manage incidents, changes, problems, tasks, and demands.
• Coach and mentor other team members on new technologies and best practices across data science and business intelligence.
• Possesses advanced understanding of business' processes in at least one area of business and has an understanding of business processes in multiple areas of the business. • Actively supports the advancement of the strategic roadmap for data science.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelors degree with five (5) or more years of experience in the field or in a related area.
STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:
• Masters or doctorate degree
• Expertise in Power Platforms
• Familiarity with LLM (open source or closed)
• Experience in Front end web app development (Flaskapp, Gradio etc)
• Familiarity with RAG architecture
We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.
Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.
We are seeking a Buyer to join the team at our brand new manufacturing facility in Oshkosh, WI!
In the role of Buyer II you will be responsible for purchasing components and maintaining an open line of communication from a variety of suppliers as well as working cross-functionally within the company on topic such as component issues, costing or invoicing concerns, NMR's and receiving inspections, and ECO's. The Buyer is responsible for continuously working with suppliers to improve on-time delivery and work to continuously improve raw good turns and look for cost reduction opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Execute standard purchasing processes and strategies including procure-to-pay definition and optimization
- Incumbents at this level have the authority to purchase at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, delivery and other factors, raw materials, equipment, machinery and/or supplies for the operation of the organization
- Participates in the selection of vendor sources and has considerable latitude in determining acceptable price
- Plan and maintain optimal level of inventory using plan for every part (PFEP)
- Manage supplier on time delivery (OTD) performance, maintain system data integrity and measure performance on related key indicators (examples: past due purchase orders, open PO acknowledgements, PO expedites, non-conforming material return cycle time, and supplier invoice resolution)
- Proactively identify, communicate, and assist with resolving issues that delay material deliveries
- Support direction and strategies regarding supplier demand forecasting, supplier capacity planning, supply base inventory management, supplier replenishment and procurement transactions
- Recommend cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis, alternative sourcing, step pricing for volume discounts, and vendor evaluation criteria
- Requisition major purchased items and coordinate timely processing of those parts finished outside the company. Establish good working relationships with suppliers and internal customers
- Coordinate engineering change order (ECO) activities with suppliers and internal support functions
- Work with Corporate Strategic Sourcing department to identify key and preferred suppliers for key categories of spend that support business unit and corporate objectives
- Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Associates Degree in related field OR equivalent experience
- 3 years of purchasing, planning or related experience in a manufacturing environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management
- Association for Operations Management (APICS) Certification
- Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
- Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Effective and successful contract negotiation skills
- Strong project management and analytical skills including ability to problem solve, manage shifting deadlines and priorities in fast paced environment
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.
To officially apply for this role, please visit our careers page: “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
** REMOTE ROLE, YOU MUST LIVE IN THE Appleton, Wisconsin CONSIDERED **
This is a very exciting time for Thryv as we are making waves in becoming an international leading SaaS and platforms business provider for Small to Medium-Sized Businesses (SMB’s). We’ve been around in one form or another for more than 125 years, always with one goal in mind – helping small businesses compete and win. We provide the technology, software and local business automation tools that small businesses need to better manage their time, communicate with clients, and get paid so they can take control of their business and be more successful. Thryv is a seven-time winner of Selling Power Magazine’s Top 60 companies to Sell For, as well as Newsweek’s list of America’s 100 most loved global workplaces for 2024 and 2025!
Thryv, Inc. - Thryv Makes Selling Power’s Annual 60 Best Companies to Sell for List for Seventh Consecutive Year
Global Most Loved Workplaces 2025 - Newsweek
About the role:
This role is responsible for increasing Thryv’s penetration to the existing client base, increasing client engagement with existing software clients, and growing the SaaS client base through new sales. This role calls on existing clients to nurture and grow relationships while identifying and pursuing new client opportunities to meet a predetermined sales quota. Conducting the majority of client interactions remotely, this role has the flexibility to meet in person as needed.
- Contacts assigned clients and presents opportunities for additional sales and/or extended usage based on client needs.
- Identifies and secures new SaaS clients by leveraging self-generated prospecting (i.e. networks, referrals, etc.) and company-initiated prospecting programs.
- Executes all defined operational processes and requirements with excellence (i.e., designed cadences for client and prospect engagement, ongoing product and demo certifications, order entry requirements, centralized intake forms, etc.).
- Participates in sales meetings, call calibrations, and training as needed.
About Thryv- End-to-end client experience platform:
Thryv provides a secure, easy-to-use platform that automates tasks and allows clients to put their customers at the center of their business. Our software offers Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Search Engine Optimization, Marketing, online invoices & receipts, text messaging, email marketing, print and social media management. This automation provides the edge local businesses need to better succeed in their market.
We do it all with a convenient client experience management app that allows small business owners to get the job, manage the job and get credit all from the palm of their hand.
In This Role, You’ll Get To:
- Help grow local business market share
- Defend small business America and the American Dream
- Work with existing clients and hunt for new business
- Become SaaS (software as a service) experts
- Receive world-class training
- Have the support of a four-time winner of The Top 60 Companies to Sell For company with a 125+ year legacy
- Educate and guide prospects through the buyer’s journey to help them learn how Thryv can grow their business
- Partner with marketing and technology departments to execute sales strategy as the company introduces enhancements to existing solutions and/or releases new products
- Bring your thinking, strategies and ideas to advance our company’s values, unique culture and vision for the future
We Are Looking for People Who:
- We are seeking driven and hungry individuals to strategize and offer our unique software solutions to local business owners
- Who are engagement gurus while properly managing expectations
- Have the desire and commitment to do what it takes to be successful in sales
- Have a positive outlook and a strong ability to take responsibility for their successes and failures
- Goal oriented…you’re known for destroying your sales goals
- Persuasive…you can explain software solutions in simple terms
- Exceed sales quotas and expectations
- Build and nurture a pipeline of prospects and close deals
- Develop great solutions to help customers WIN!
- Comfortable working in a remote capacity: Hi-Speed internet, acceptable office setting and proper business attire is a must.
Basic Qualifications
- We are hiring for both entry level (1-3 years of experience) and senior level (3+ years of experience) candidates.
- Direct sales experience required (preferably in a SaaS role or company)
- Senior level requires 2+ years’ experience in outbound sales (full sales cycle)
- Industry knowledge with the ability to gain a thorough understanding of the Thryv product suite
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong emotional intelligence, adaptability, and the ability to build relationships.
- Time and organization skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities with competing schedules or conflicting demands
- Ability to work independently in a remote-first environment, effectively conducting sales presentations while following company established processes and procedures
- Strong technical skills with proficiency in MS office and the ability to learn new programs and systems
- Associate’s degree (or international equivalent) or equivalent experience required
Who We Are
At Thryv, we’re a team fiercely devoted to the success of local businesses. We’ve been around for over 100 years, always with one goal in mind — helping small businesses compete, win and succeed. We provide the technology, software and local business automation tools small business owners need to better manage their time, communicate with clients, and get paid, so they can take control of their business and be more successful. We support businesses across the U.S., and we have team members all around the country (even internationally). In fact, we’re a work-from-anywhere company, because that’s how we get the work done. Culture is vital at Thryv because it shapes our identity and, therefore, our measurements for growth. We have an identified set of values that hold all of us accountable, paving the way for our company success and our legacy. All of this helps us deliver results for our clients and creates success for our employees. Here at Thryv, making a positive impact within our team and in our local community is the reason we get out of bed every morning.
Find out more at /careers/
Belonging at Thryv
We believe in a work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources, and can contribute fully to the organization’s success. We want our employees to feel a part of something big, and we encourage the sharing of ideas and collaboration across the organization. We strive to ensure our work environment reflects diversity, fairness and meritocracy. We believe all employees should have the opportunity to perform effectively in their position. We value every employee and the authenticity they bring to their role and to the organization. As a result, our employee policies and internal practices focus on ability and merit as the standards for success.
Requisition Detail and Process
This information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The final job level offered may vary based on the applicant’s competencies and qualifications such as experience and education, and other job-related reasons.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Thryv is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to gender, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law. Thryv is committed to provide equal employment opportunities throughout the employment relationship including recruitment, hiring, discharge, compensation, benefits, discipline, development, and advancement or other aspects of employment
The on-target earnings (“OTE”)(base + incentives) for these positions is $137K per year with the ability to make more in most US locations. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including location, local market variances, and candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.
Featured benefits
Medical insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Paid maternity leave, Paid paternity leave, Tuition assistance, Disability insurance
Job Title : Industrial Manufacturing Engineer
Customer : Pierce Manufacturing Inc.
Location : Appleton, WI 54914, United States
Visa Requirement : US Citizens / Green Card holders only
Key Skills Required
- Mandatory shop floor experience
- Time Study
- Line Balancing
- Continuous Improvement
- Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
- Lean Manufacturing
Job Description & Skill Requirements
- Study assembly lines and manufacturing processes to identify improvement opportunities based on Lean principles.
- Perform detailed time studies and line balancing activities, including:
- Elemental breakdown
- Video-based time studies
- Analysis across all processes, stations, and operators
- VA / NVA / RNVA analysis
- Development of current-state line balancing
- Muri (overburden) analysis
- Develop Value Stream Maps (VSM), including:
- Current-state VSM to identify bottlenecks, waste, and inefficiencies
- Capacity analysis and baseline performance metrics
- Future-state VSM and gap analysis between current and future states
- Identify process and productivity improvement opportunities across the entire value stream and provide:
- Level 1, 2, and 3 improvement recommendations
- Detailed improvement roadmap and reports
- Develop and revise standard work instructions, including video-based work instructions.
- Conduct root cause analysis for quality issues, defects, and downtime; support corrective actions and Kaizen initiatives with detailed implementation plans.
- Support fixture design activities as per manufacturing and process requirements.
- $35 per hour Summary: Design new, modified, or improved components/process tooling in accordance with engineering standards and project scope of work.
Entry-level role within the operations engineering organization to gain knowledge and skills in providing engineering support to various manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities: Work with the plant engineering team to identify tooling requirements and design new tools needed for assembly.
Designs vary from basic to complex.
Perform basic engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks under close supervision.
Support more senior engineers in the preparation of plans, designs, computation methods, and reporting.
Work on projects with limited complexity in a support role.
Prepare vehicle layouts and component part drawings with supporting calculations.
Select parts and/or design components for cost and quality-consciousness.
Follow project on the assembly floor or through prototype build and render assistance as necessary.
Generate bills of material and assembly drawings as required by the project.
Adhere to time schedules.
Utilize engineering tools (CAD) equipment in assigned projects.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (mechanical preferred) or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
3D modeling experience.
Tooling design experience.
Required Skills: Experience with CAD modeling software, 3D.
Familiarity with mechanical designing.
Familiarity with applying material science within a design.
Strong mechanical background.
Manufacturing facility exposure.
Preferred Skills: Internship in a relevant engineering space.
Knowledge of equipment manufacturing industry or automobile industry.
Experience with Lean and/or Six Sigma tools.
Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong emphasis on Excel.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
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.
Title – Manufacturing Engineer
Location - Appleton, Wisconsin (onsite only)
Client - Pierce Manufacturing
Only US Citizen
Job Description:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- At least 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role.
- Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.) and manufacturing tools.
- Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to join our on-site production team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for improving manufacturing processes, implementing lean manufacturing principles, ensuring equipment reliability, and supporting production teams in achieving operational efficiency, safety, and quality goals. This role combines principles of industrial engineering and hands-on manufacturing support. You will assist in improving production efficiency, streamlining workflows, and supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a beginner engineer eager to gain real-world experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods and processes on the shop floor.
- Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize productivity.
- Design, procure, and implement tools, fixtures, and equipment for manufacturing.
- Analyze production workflow and layout for continuous improvement opportunities.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, etc.).
- Support the introduction of new products (NPI) into the production environment, Time study including process validation and documentation.
- Prepare and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Monitor and report on production metrics such as Time study ,cycle time, scrap rate, and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality regulations.
- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities.
- Support production teams by identifying and resolving basic manufacturing and process issues.
- Assist in time studies, workflow analysis, and line balancing to optimize labor and machine usage.
- Collaborate with senior engineers and technicians to improve layouts, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing and 5S principles.
- Collect and analyze data related to production rates, quality issues, and equipment utilization.
- Help document standard work procedures, work instructions, and SOPs.
- Participate in the implementation of new equipment, processes, or materials.
- Work cross-functionally with Quality, Maintenance, and Safety teams to ensure compliance and smooth operations.
- Observe and report on manufacturing metrics such as downtime, scrap, and cycle time.
- Learn and apply ERP or MES systems for tracking and planning production activities.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing, time studies, and basic process mapping (training can be provided).
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and basic CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.).
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness to work on the shop floor and learn from hands-on experience.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and production scheduling.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.