Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

Company Overview: An established flooring manufacturer based in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, has been an innovator in the flooring industry. The company pioneered static control tile and has developed a broad portfolio of flooring products, including industrial and static control tile, wall base, transition moldings, stair treads, and accessories. The organization continues to explore new product opportunities, expand applications for its technical expertise, and deliver products known for quality, consistency, and reliability. It is committed to continuous improvement and supporting the development and success of its employees.

Position Overview: The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer will support manufacturing operations and plant maintenance as needed, with a primary focus on implementing manufacturing projects. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, this position leads plant-level capital, facility, and manufacturing improvement projects from concept development through implementation and project closeout. Projects will focus on improving safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and ease of operation while supporting the facility's overall business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure manufacturing project engineering designs comply with applicable local, state, and federal codes, standards, and regulations, as well as relevant insurance requirements.
• Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor, working directly with operators and maintenance personnel to identify improvement opportunities and resolve production challenges.
• Engage employees at all levels to gather feedback, develop solutions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide hands-on support for equipment installations, startup activities, troubleshooting, and production optimization.
• Manage capital expenditures for assigned projects and maintain costs within approved budgets.
• Develop project scopes, objectives, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements to ensure successful execution.
• Prioritize multiple schedules and project deliverables through collaboration, consensus building, and cooperation.
• Coordinate with corporate engineering and site maintenance teams as needed.
• Evaluate and recommend equipment modifications and upgrades to improve manufacturing performance and reduce downtime.
• Identify required resources and prepare business justifications for senior management approval.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including equipment manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), training materials, electrical and mechanical drawings, spare parts lists, validation records, and project closeout documentation.
• Provide project status updates, capital spending reports, and milestone reviews to plant leadership and key stakeholders.
• Identify and implement new technologies, equipment, and manufacturing methods that improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in a related field; three or more years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Previous experience in project management or purchasing production capital equipment.
• Experience working with or supporting custom manufacturing equipment.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Ability to travel as needed to support project milestones.

Skills

• Applying creative and sound critical thinking to solve complex manufacturing problems.
• Taking ownership of problems and following through to implement and verify solutions.
• Understanding technical proposals and reports and delivering technical presentations to small groups.
• Working hands-on in an active manufacturing environment.
• Balancing technical engineering knowledge with practical shop-floor application.
• Demonstrating strong ownership and accountability for project outcomes.
• Communicating clearly and professionally with employees, contractors, suppliers, and leadership teams.
• Using PCs, department-specific databases, systems, machinery, and related equipment effectively.
• Applying practical engineering judgment and data-driven problem-solving techniques.
• Influencing change through collaboration, employee engagement, and teamwork rather than relying solely on direct authority.