Manufacturing Engineer (Middleton)

What we expect

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Responsible for

• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and supporting the design, development, and optimization of new manufacturing cells.
• Advancing the facility’s digital backbone, including MES integration, machine connectivity, and real-time data enablement, to strengthen process capability and operational visibility.
• Contributing engineering expertise to the RISE transformation initiative, supporting modernization of legacy operations, footprint consolidation, and major cost-reduction efforts.
• Partnering cross-functionally with Operations, CI, Maintenance, IT/OT, and Engineering to ensure scalable, efficient, and future-ready manufacturing processes.

Essential Job Functions

• Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization
• Lead Lean-based improvement projects targeting throughput, scrap reduction, productivity, and safety.
• Conduct time studies, workflow analyses, and value stream mapping to identify bottlenecks.
• Develop standardized work, PFMEAs, and process documentation.
• Sponsor kaizen events and Lean problem-solving.
• New Cell & Process Design
• Lead concept-to-launch activities for new or redesigned manufacturing cells.
• Develop layouts, material flow strategies, ergonomic designs, and equipment specifications.
• Validate new processes through trials and capability studies.
• Digital Backbone & MES Integration
• Support implementation of machine connectivity and digital data capture.
• Collaborate with IT/OT teams on MES deployment and system validation.
• Improve traceability, OEE visibility, and automated reporting.
• RISE Project Support (Legacy Business Transformation)
• Contribute engineering support to the RISE project focused on modernization, process optimization, footprint consolidation, and cost reduction.
• Aid with layout changes, equipment moves, process redesign, and implementation of modern manufacturing standards.
• Ensure digital backbone and MES advancements align with RISE transformation objectives.
• Technical Support & Collaboration
• Provide technical support to Operations, Maintenance, and Quality.
• Assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support capital projects and equipment commissioning.

Who we are looking for

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 2–5+ years of relevant manufacturing engineering or CI experience.
• Experience with Lean tools, MES systems, CAD, and digital manufacturing systems.

What we offer

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Supplemental medical plans
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
• Optional life and AD&D coverage
• Identity theft monitoring
• Pet insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre-tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed.

Additional benefits

• 15 days of vacation per year
• 11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating)
• Paid sick leave, per company policy
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment)

Additional information

• TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity.
• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.
• Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to email us directly at ElevatorJobs.ams@tkelevator.com or call 1-844-427-5461.