Standard Iron

Contract manufacturer of metal fabrication services

Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHartford, WI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An associate degree in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field is required; an equivalent combination of education and hands-on industrial experience may be considered.
At least 3 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing engineering environment.
Proficiency in CAD software.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
Strong technical writing abilities.

Responsibilities

Design and implement manufacturing processes for new product introductions according to customer specifications; develop technical drawings, quality specifications, and work instructions.
Serve as the primary technical interface for customer quality concerns and lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes for internal and external issues.
Research and test manufacturing methods to maximize throughput and minimize production costs while maintaining quality.
Resolve production-floor engineering challenges in real time to maintain schedules.
Deliver product reports and project milestone updates; lead technical product reviews and cross-functional team meetings.
Communicate proactively with internal departments and external partners to clarify customer requirements.
Maintain adherence to business practices, safety protocols, and regulatory work rules.
Manage engineering documentation libraries, ensuring accessibility and version control.
Lead special initiatives or continuous improvement teams as assigned.
Troubleshoot broader manufacturing processes to minimize facility downtime.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment using 5S.

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Hartford Wisconsin

Reporting To: Director of Engineering

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Job Purpose
The Manufacturing Engineer is a dual-focus role dedicated to operational excellence and sustainability. You will ensure the delivery of defect-free products on time while minimizing costs for our customers. Simultaneously, you will drive environmental stewardship by preventing exposures and reducing waste through lean, cost-effective manufacturing strategies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

New Product Introduction (NPI): Design and implement robust manufacturing processes tailored to customer specifications; develop detailed technical drawings, establish rigid quality specifications, and author comprehensive work instructions.
Quality Leadership: Act as the primary technical interface for customer quality concerns; lead the end-to-end Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action (CAPA) processes for internal and external issues.
Process Optimization: Continuously research and test innovative manufacturing methods to maximize throughput and minimize production costs while upholding strict quality principles.
Technical Support: Provide real-time engineering resolution to production floor challenges to maintain schedule integrity.
Project Management: Deliver accurate product reports and project milestone updates; lead technical product reviews and cross-functional team meetings.
Stakeholder Communication: Ensure 100% clarity on customer requirements through proactive, efficient communication with both internal departments and external partners.
Compliance & Safety: Maintain total adherence to established business practices, safety protocols, and regulatory work rules.

Marginal Job Functions

Documentation Management: Manage engineering documentation libraries to ensure high accessibility and strict version control.
Team Leadership: Serve as a project lead for special initiatives or continuous improvement teams as assigned.
Operational Support: Support broader manufacturing process troubleshooting to minimize downtime across the facility.
Workplace Excellence: Maintain a safe, clean, and organized professional work environment (5S).

Education and Experience Requirements

Education: Associate Degree in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field (Required).
Experience: 3+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing engineering environment.
Alternative: A suitable combination of equivalent education and hands-on industrial experience will be considered.
Skills: Proficiency in CAD software, knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma principles, and strong technical writing abilities.

About the Company

Standard Iron

Contract manufacturer of metal fabrication services

Standard Iron provides metal fabrication services for OEMs across industries such as Off-Highway, Agriculture, Construction, Transportation, Energy, HVAC, and Recreation. Parts are created from customer drawings using equipment like shears, brakes, and plate rolls, supported by a modern system that includes electronic data interchange (EDI) and bar-coded data collection. The company differentiates itself by continually upgrading its manufacturing capabilities and computer systems and by prioritizing employee training and rapid information sharing to meet customer needs. Its goal is complete customer satisfaction through fast, accurate delivery of quality metal products.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Monticello, MN
Founded: 1930

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