Engineering Village Jobs in Waldo, WI

Job Title: Manufacturing Estimator

Location: Sheboygan County, WI

Type: Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7-4

Pay Range: $70k - $95k + bonus

Benefits: Yes. Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k), Paid holidays

Summary

Connect Search is hiring a Manufacturing Estimator in Sheboygan County.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for new and existing products, including materials, labor, routings, tooling, and outside services.
• Maintain quote sheets with current and accurate cost data.
• Analyze customer specifications to understand manufacturability and cost drivers.
• Quote outside processes and vendor-supplied components as required.
• Ensure timely delivery of quotes to internal teams and customers.
• Update and maintain product cost models on a regular basis.
• Perform periodic material or alloy cost updates and apply to customer-specific pricing.
• Review actual production costs versus estimates to improve quoting accuracy.
• Support Finance and Operations with cost-related analysis and reporting.
• Align product pricing with company strategy and margin targets.
• Participate in customer discussions to clarify technical requirements and manufacturing capabilities.
• Provide sales teams with technical input to support quoting, negotiations, and pricing discussions.
• Translate customer requirements into meaningful process routings and cost structures.
• Create and maintain production routings for new products and revise existing routings when processes change.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure routings reflect accurate labor, machine time, and material usage.
• Support the onboarding of newly awarded jobs into the ERP system with correct cost, routing, and pricing data.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing cost estimating, cost accounting, sales engineering, or similar role.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, routing development, and cost structures.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Effective communication skills for both internal and customer-facing interactions.

Our client is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer

This team member will spearhead operational and process excellence throughout the production environment. Their role includes business case development and execution of capital procurement and installation. They will develop and implement standard operating procedures and processes, andtheir hands-on role will keep safety, quality, and productivity at the forefront. One of their core responsibilities will be to implement new equipment and production lines for all locations, paving the way for growth and innovation.

Essential duties and Responsibilities:

• Delivers increased process efficiencies and business capabilities and lowers production costs through capital equipment purchases and process improvements.
• Implements new equipment work instructions, standard work, preventive maintenance, and production team member training.
• Develops and manages purchased equipment manufacturing standards and performance expectations.
• Collaborates with maintenance in developing and validating effective preventive maintenance procedures for equipment.
• Design and develop optimal work-cell and facility layouts with cross-functional support.
• Ensures capital purchases are aligned with capacity projections and company vision through collaboration with plant management and planning teams.
• Develop scope of work and equipment specification for the RFQ process.
• Investigate vendor sources to support the expansion of manufacturing processes and the commercialization of new products.
• Works directly with product development to determine appropriate processes to commercialize new products from concept to full-scale production.
• Design components and equipment in Solidworks to support production.
• Gathers and analyzes data to drive improved equipment and overall process uptime.
• Promotes continuous improvement and lean culture throughout the facility with Team Members.
• Immediately report any food safety or quality issues to management or other individuals authorized to initiate action.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial/Manufacturing Systems)
• 5-10 years experience in roles optimizing process and equipment performance and team member training required.

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.