Manufacturing Engineer II

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Full Time Engineering Lake Geneva, WI, US

2 days ago Requisition

Manufacturing Engineer II
Location:Lake Geneva, WI
Company:R&L Spring Company

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer II is responsible for the development, implementation, improvement, and optimization of safe, capable, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing processes. This position independently leads complex engineering and process improvement activities and works closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Maintenance, R&D, and other functions to improve manufacturing performance, resolve complex technical issues, support new product introduction, and establish sustainable processes and standards.

The Manufacturing Engineer II is an experienced engineering role with responsibility for independently managing significant engineering projects, applying engineering principles and structured problem-solving methods, and making sound technical recommendations. The successful candidate is mechanically inclined, analytical, comfortable working on the manufacturing floor, and capable of translating complex manufacturing challenges into practical, sustainable solutions.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop, optimize, and document manufacturing processes to support safety, quality, delivery, productivity, capacity, and cost objectives.
• Independently analyze manufacturing processes, production data, and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and process optimization.
• Lead investigations of complex equipment, tooling, process, and product-quality issues using structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
• Develop and implement process improvements, standard work, work instructions, process flows, control methods, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Design, develop, modify, and implement tooling, fixtures, gauges, production aids, layouts, and other manufacturing solutions.
• Create and revise 3D models, assemblies, layouts, and engineering drawings using Solid Works or similar CAD software.
• Evaluate engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and requirements and provide recommendations related to manufacturability, process capability, and production methods.
• Lead prototypes, production trials, new product introductions, process changes, equipment installations, and process qualification activities.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and process optimization principles to reduce waste, improve capability, increase throughput, and optimize manufacturing efficiency.
• Lead cross-functional engineering and continuous improvement projects, coordinating activities and priorities with Engineering, Production, Quality, Maintenance, R&D, and other stakeholders.
• Develop project plans, establish priorities, monitor progress, and communicate project status, risks, and results to appropriate stakeholders.
• Measure, analyze, and communicate the results of process improvements and provide recommendations based on technical and operational data.
• Support capacity planning, production flow, labor utilization, equipment utilization, and manufacturing cost improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for automation, equipment improvements, process standardization, and other technologies that improve manufacturing performance.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Manufacturing Engineering Technicians and Manufacturing Engineer I employees.
• Serve as a technical resource to Production, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments on manufacturing processes and engineering-related issues.
• Maintain accurate engineering records and…