Manufacturing Engineer

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $115,000 depending on experience, plus bonus opportunity under the Karcher Incentive Plan

The deadline to submit applications is initially set for Monday, July 20th, 2026. However, the application period is subject to potential extensions or closure at any time without prior notice, especially once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants has been obtained.

• Drive Process Excellence: Improve KNA manufacturing processes, tools, and equipment to increase productivity, enhance quality, and reduce manufacturing costs while optimizing resources.
• Lead Project Lifecycle: Plan, schedule, and execute detailed phases of manufacturing engineering work for moderate to major-scope projects, ensuring successful implementation.
• Support Production & Transfers: Provide day-to-day production support to Operations while taking a lead role in the inter-company transfer of manufactured products globally and domestically.
• Manage & Mentor Teams: Direct, coordinate, and manage the activities of engineers, technicians, and assigned resources assisting with project assignments.
• Solve Problems & Innovate: Conduct thorough investigations for research projects, identify technical or resource concerns, and implement swift corrective actions.

• Educational Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical) from a four-year college or university.
• Proven Experience: 5 to 7 years of professional Engineering or Operations experience, including at least 2 years of dedicated project management experience.
• Technical & Lean Expertise: Deep knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, tools, and processes, complemented by strong mechanical aptitude.
• Software Proficiency: Strong proficiency in MS Office products, alongside expected skills in MS Project and Visio.
• Preferred Extras: Additional coursework in Lean/problem-solving techniques, and experience with new product production start-ups working with off-site design teams.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
• Paid Holidays (11 per year)
• Flexible PTO for exempt employees; generous PTO for non-exempt employees
• HSA, FSA and 401K matching plans
• Paid sick time, as well as short- and long-term disability insurance

• Physical Effort: Regularly required to stand for up to 8 hours, walk frequently, and reach with arms and hands. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision Needs: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Shop Environment: Frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to airborne particles. The noise level is usually high, requiring proper protective equipment.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. These may be added, removed, changed or reassigned as needed to accommodate business requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an Equal Opportunity / affirmative action employer – (M/F/Disabled/Veteran)