Industrial Manufacturing Engineer

TAD PGS, Inc. • Schofield, WI • 2h ago

We have an outstanding career opportunity for anIndustrial Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading Company located in theSchofield, WIsurrounding area.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Industrial Manufacturing Engineer to support the design, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for hydraulic cylinder production. This role will work closely with production, quality, and design teams to improve efficiency, ensure product quality, and drive cost-effective manufacturing solutions.

Manufacturing Engineers are responsible for managing and coordinating all manufacturing/process engineering activities at the site, supporting hydraulic cylinder manufacturing operations. The role ensures site execution aligns with enterprise manufacturing engineering standards, strategies, and priorities established by the Director of Manufacturing Engineering.

Job Responsibilities:

Manufacturing engineering, coordinating with your team for all manufacturing/process engineering activities.

Manufacturing process design, optimization, and standardization for welding, machining, assembly, testing, and painting operations.

Support New Product Introduction activities by ensuring manufacturing readiness, validation, and launch execution.

Work as a team member to drive productivity, efficiency, and flow improvements through lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Support deployment of approved automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing solutions.

Ensure accuracy and governance of engineering data including BOMs, routings, cycle times, tooling, and consumables.

Ensure manufacturing processes comply with ISO 9001 requirements and support internal and external audits.

Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing and process-related issues.

Monitor, track, and report site KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, efficiency, and cost for your projects.

Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Design Engineering teams.

Facilitate transfer and adoption of best practices and manufacturing standards from other global facilities.

Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for hydraulic cylinder components and assemblies.

Support machining, welding, and assembly operations (CNC, honing, robotic/manual welding).

Continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) om your projects.

Collaborate with design engineering on new product introduction (NPI) and manufacturability.

Analyze production data to improve throughput, reduce waste, and optimize cycle times.

Ensure compliance with quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001).

Assist in tooling design, equipment selection, and process validation.

Support project planning, timelines, and cross-functional coordination.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.

5-10 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Minimum 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering roles.

Hydraulic manufacturing experience preferred.

Strong team, coordination, and communication skills.

Manufacturing process design for welding, machining, assembly, testing, and painting.

Hydraulic systems knowledge, preferably hydraulic cylinders.

Hands-on CNC machining operations and programming support.

Methods, motion, and time study techniques.

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and lean manufacturing.

Engineering data management (BOMs, routings, cycle times, consumables).

Plant layout, workflow optimization, and material handling design

Automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technology integration

ISO 9001 documentation and compliance

SOP and work instruction development

Root cause analysis and corrective action execution

KPI monitoring and performance improvement

AutoCAD and MS Office proficiency

Strong understanding of manufacturing process development and optimization.

Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).

Knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawings.

Experience with root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in hydraulic systems or hydraulic cylinder manufacturing.

Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE), a plus.

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, a plus.

Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

Familiarity with pressure testing, sealing systems, and fluid power components.

This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security-based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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