Process Engineer
Applied Engineering, Inc. · Oshkosh, WI · 3 mo ago
On-siteManagement$72k–$84k/yrFull-time
Job Summary
As a Process Engineer in Ripon, WI, you will:
- Analyze manufacturing equipment, workflows, and processes to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost efficiency.
- Implement process improvements, update operational standards, and support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Select, validate, and implement manufacturing processes that reduce production costs and increase reliability.
- Evaluate vendor proposals and support new equipment specification, justification, and installation.
- Partner with production and maintenance teams to ensure equipment operates at like-new performance.
- Conduct capability studies, time studies, and process development activities, including visual work instructions.
- Specify and develop tooling, jigs, and fixtures; coordinate engineering projects and participate in Kaizen events.
- Collaborate with suppliers and Applied partners across northern Wisconsin to strengthen manufacturing performance.
- Contribute to a dynamic environment that values ownership, innovation, and hands-on problem solving.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree required in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
- 4+ years of engineering experience in a metal manufacturing or production environment preferred; internships and co-ops may count toward experience.
- Strong background in Lean manufacturing, capability studies, process mapping, FMEA, and root cause analysis.
- Proven experience supporting production, troubleshooting process issues, and driving measurable improvements in safety, quality, and throughput.
- Ability to evaluate equipment proposals, justify capital investments, and implement new or optimized manufacturing processes.
- Creo and/or AutoCAD experience strongly preferred; previous 3D CAD modeling experience required.
- Experience developing work instructions, tooling specifications, and detailed process documentation.
Skills and Values
- Capable of working independently and as a team member.
- Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset.
- Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Desire to work on a variety of projects.