Manufacturing Engineer

STS Technical Services is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to support a growing manufacturing operation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the production floor, solving real‑time challenges, and helping engineered‑to‑order products move efficiently from concept to completion.

You will play a hands‑on role supporting daily production, improving processes, and collaborating across engineering, industrial engineering, and manufacturing teams.

The Manufacturing Engineer supports day‑to‑day production and technical activities related to engineered‑to‑order products. This position focuses on process improvement, documentation, production support, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure quality, safety, and on‑time delivery.

• Support daily production and resolve technical issues related to engineered‑to‑order products
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures capturing current production processes
• Implement safety, ergonomic, and production rate improvements
• Develop, audit, and continuously improve department quality and production goals
• Serve as a technical point of contact for supervisors and production operators
• Read and interpret technical drawings and customer requirements
• Create manufacturing plans that meet customer specifications
• Utilize ERP software to guide production processes and cost tracking
• Work directly with production departments to ensure strong process flow
• Identify and support cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with Industrial Engineering on projects and process optimization
• Support customer requirements with a focus on quality and on‑time delivery
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• Ability to quickly become familiar with manufacturing processes
• Interest in working primarily in a fast‑paced production environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects with changing priorities
• Ability to read and understand technical prints and specifications
• Comfortable working independently and within cross‑functional teams
• Interest or experience using ERP software in a manufacturing environment
• Entry‑level to three years of manufacturing or engineering experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline or related field preferred
• Ability to sign non‑compete and confidentiality agreements
• Must pass a competency test and pre‑employment physical, including drug screening

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading companies across the aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial sectors. We connect skilled professionals with long‑term, career‑building opportunities where they can make a real impact on production, quality, and innovation.

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