Process Engineer - Lean Owned

Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Ripon, WI as a Process Engineer. You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high-quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth. Reporting to our coming-soon Milwaukee office, we welcome candidates from Ripon, Appleton, Osh Kosh, and beyond to apply.

Innovation, problem solving, integrity, and collaboration are a few things you'll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace, then we would like to get to know you better.

Relocation Assistance – Ownership Opportunity – Continuing Education Support

Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering and technology consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and technology. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern.

Our unique company culture blends top talent, total technology, and absolute adaptability. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and projects aligned with your skills and interests.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including:

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options

Employees working in Ripon have a short commute from Sheboygan, Chilton, and Kewaunee , and will enjoy professional growth and community engagement through our regional presence in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota.

$68,000 - $78,000, DOE

As a Process Engineer in Ripon, WI, you will:

• Optimize production workflows using hands‑on manufacturing experience
• Identify safety risks and implement hazard‑mitigation solutions
• Lead process‑improvement initiatives to reduce waste and boost efficiency
• Support capital projects, including equipment upgrades and facility enhancements
• Assist with fixture development to improve consistency, reduce cycle times, and enable new product launches
• Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners across northeast Wisconsin
• Contribute to projects that impact communities in Ripon, Appleton, Osh Kosh, and the surrounding areas
• Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering required
• 2+ years of engineering experience in a metal manufacturing environment preferred; internships and co-op experience can be considered towards experience
• Knowledge of fixture design, implementation, and optimization
• Experience in Lean manufacturing techniques, capability studies, process mapping, FMEA, and root cause analysis
• Creo and/or AutoCAD experience a strong plus

• Capable of working independently and as a team member
• Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset
• Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Desire to work on a variety of projects

Please consider joining Applied's team of talented employees in Ripon and the greater Osh Kosh metropolitan area.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship.

Applied Engineering is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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