Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly

Senior Manufacturing Engineer position in Milwaukee, WI for a heavy mobile equipment manufacturer. The role leads assembly line setup and bridges design engineering with production, reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on assembly line setup, establishing processes and documentation.
• Bring mobile equipment products from design hand‑off through to completion.
• Plan, support, and lead introduction of new products to the manufacturing floor, managing integration into existing lines with attention to line balance, pFMEA, and line efficiency.
• Lead the development of Operation Method Standards for product assembly.
• Apply advanced Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement concepts to reduce waste.
• Troubleshoot production line problems.
• Lead initiatives that mitigate risk, maintain ISO compliance, and reduce costs.
• Lead design initiatives including line/cell layout, tooling, and part flow.
• Support capital equipment justification.
• Advance safety and ergonomic practices.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering.
• 5 to 12 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a large assembly operation.
• Proficient computer skills including CAD, Word, Excel, and Access.
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering.
• Experience with Pro‑E or Creo CAD software.
• Prior experience establishing an assembly line from concept into production.

Pay

$90,000 to $115,000 per year plus bonus eligibility.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 4.5% employer match.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• On‑site fitness center and nurse.
• Paid time off.

Schedule

Flexible compressed schedule: 9‑hour days Monday through Thursday, 4 hours on Friday.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.