Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Location:

Sheboygan, WI

• Salary: 85,000–127,000 annually
• Job Type: Full-Time

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

• For nearly 80 years, our Wisconsin-based company has been an innovator and leader in the flooring industry. We pioneered static control tile and continue to set the standard for quality, consistency, and reliability
• Today, we manufacture a broad range of flooring products, including industrial and static control tile, wall base, transition moldings, stair treads, and accessories
• We are committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and investing in our employees and manufacturing capabilities as we build for the future

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

• We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead plant-level capital, facility, and manufacturing improvement projects from concept through implementation and closeout
• This is a highly hands-on role for an engineer who enjoys being on the manufacturing floor, working directly with operators and maintenance teams, solving production challenges, and turning ideas into practical solutions
• Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will manage projects focused on improving safety, quality, productivity, reliability, cost, and ease of use for operators
• You will be responsible for project scope, budgeting, scheduling, equipment design and installation, contractor coordination, commissioning, documentation, and overall project execution.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead manufacturing, facility, and capital improvement projects from concept through completion
• Develop project scopes, objectives, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements
• Manage capital expenditures and ensure projects remain within approved budgets
• Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor and work directly with operators and maintenance personnel to identify opportunities and resolve production issues
• Engage employees at all levels to gather feedback, develop solutions, and drive continuous improvement
• Provide hands-on support for equipment installation, startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and production optimization
• Evaluate and recommend equipment modifications, upgrades, and new technologies to improve manufacturing performance and reduce downtime
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers, maintenance personnel, Corporate Engineering, and other resources as needed
• Identify project resources and develop business justifications for capital investments
• Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable local, state, and federal codes, standards, regulations, and company requirements
• Prioritize multiple projects, schedules, and deliverables while building consensus across teams
• Develop and maintain complete project documentation, including:
  Equipment manuals; SOPs;
  Training materials;
  Electrical and mechanical drawings;
  Spare parts lists;
  Validation records;
  Project closeout documentation
• Provide project status updates, capital spending reports, and milestone reviews to plant leadership and key stakeholders
• Identify and implement new manufacturing technologies, equipment, and processes that improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance
• Provide support to plant operations and maintenance as needed
• Perform other duties as required

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
• At least 5+ years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience
• Experience leading manufacturing or capital projects
• Experience with project management and/or purchasing production capital equipment
• Experience working with or supporting custom manufacturing equipment
• Experience in an active manufacturing environment
• At least 3+ years of supervisory experience preferred
• AutoCAD experience preferred
• Ability to travel as needed for project milestones

WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL:

• We're looking for someone who is both technically strong and highly hands-on. The ideal candidate will be comfortable moving between engineering, project management, and the manufacturing floor

You should be able to:

• Solve complex manufacturing problems using creative thinking and practical engineering judgment
• Take ownership of problems and follow solutions through implementation and verification
• Apply data-driven problem-solving techniques to improve manufacturing performance
• Translate technical concepts into practical solutions for the shop floor
• Understand technical proposals and reports and communicate recommendations effectively
• Present technical information to small groups and diverse audiences
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