Junior Manufacturing Engineer

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Junior Manufacturing Engineer Job Description

This Junior Manufacturing Engineer role focuses on analyzing and improving production processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity. You will support time studies, process mapping, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven solutions across manufacturing operations.

• Conduct time studies to evaluate production processes and identify opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

• Develop, update, and maintain process maps to document current-state workflows and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Create, update, and standardize work instructions to ensure consistent methods, product quality, and operator compliance.

• Perform bottleneck analyses to identify production constraints and recommend practical process improvements.

• Assist with capacity modeling and forecasting to support production planning and effective resource allocation.

• Analyze labor utilization and support labor balancing efforts across manufacturing operations to optimize staffing and productivity.

• Collect and analyze operational data to identify trends, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and monitor results for effectiveness and sustainability.

• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects focused on reducing waste and increasing productivity.

• Prepare clear reports and presentations summarizing findings, recommendations, and project outcomes for stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

• 03 years of engineering experience, including internships or co-op experience.

• Foundational understanding of manufacturing processes and industrial engineering principles.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting processes and presenting findings.

• Experience or coursework in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, time studies, continuous improvement, or process improvement.

• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing concepts and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Experience preparing technical reports and presentations for diverse audiences.

This position is offered as a 6-month contract role. You will work in a manufacturing-focused environment where you engage closely with production operations, engineering teams, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role involves both office-based analytical work, such as data analysis and documentation, and time spent on the production floor conducting time studies, observing processes, and collaborating with operators and cross-functional teams.

This is a Contract position based out of Appleton, WI.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract position based out of Appleton, WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Appleton,WI.

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