Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing equipment, workflows, and processes to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost efficiency.
• Implement process improvements, update operational standards, and support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Select, validate, and implement manufacturing processes that reduce production costs and increase reliability.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and support new equipment specification, justification, and installation.
• Partner with production and maintenance teams to ensure equipment operates at like‑new performance.
• Conduct capability studies, time studies, and process development activities, including visual work instructions.
• Provide daily production support, troubleshoot process issues, and reduce scrap, rework, and cycle time.
• Specify and develop tooling, jigs, and fixtures; coordinate engineering projects and participate in Kaizen events.
• Collaborate with suppliers and Applied partners across northern Wisconsin to strengthen manufacturing performance.
• Support projects that impact communities in Ripon, Appleton, Oshkosh, and surrounding areas.
• Contribute to a dynamic environment that values ownership, innovation, and hands‑on problem solving.

• Bachelor of Science degree required in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
• 4+ years of engineering experience in a metal manufacturing or production environment preferred; internships and co‑ops may count toward experience.
• Strong background in Lean manufacturing, capability studies, process mapping, FMEA, and root cause analysis.
• Proven experience supporting production, troubleshooting process issues, and driving measurable improvements in safety, quality, and throughput.
• Ability to evaluate equipment proposals, justify capital investments, and implement new or optimized manufacturing processes.
• Experience developing work instructions, tooling specifications, and detailed process documentation.
• Creo and/or AutoCAD experience strongly preferred; additional CAD or modeling tools a plus.