Design Engineer - Manufacturing & Production Floor Focus

• A.S. Degree in Engineering (or related technical field) and 1 year of 2D & 3D CAD experience is at a minimum required
• Significant hands-on production floor experience in manufacturing is a must for this custom, high-volume environment
• Pay is up to $70,000
• Expertise in process development, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement is required
• 60-70% of the time is spent on the production floor (not a desk job)
• Full-time, permanent, salaried W-2 position
• No remote work as this is an on-site position
• Must be a United States citizen or Green Card holder
• Full benefits package
• Located in the Brookfield, WI area

This full-time, permanent Design Engineer - Manufacturing & Production Floor Focus career opportunity is at a financially stable, privately-held global manufacturer that recently celebrated a historic anniversary and is currently experiencing explosive growth (up to 30% this year). The company is dedicated to a family-first culture, prioritizing employee well-being with a genuine work-life balance. As one of the core engineers at the rapidly expanding Menomonee Falls facility, you will join a tenured, highly stable team that is constantly investing in new, cutting-edge machinery (including 3D printers, lasers, and plotters) and technology. This role offers incredible variety, directly solving complex manufacturing challenges for over 3,000 active products across high-growth industries like automotive, medical, electronics, and aerospace, ensuring your work is constantly innovative and highly impactful.

The duties and responsibilities of the successful candidate are as follows:

• Serve as the primary engineering resource on the production floor (60-70% of time), directly engaging with manufacturing and quality teams to teach, check, and implement process improvements.
• Design, develop, and optimize high-volume production processes to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and increase repeatability using root cause analysis.
• Utilize 2D and 3D CAD skills to design, test, and modify mechanical devices, tooling, and existing/new machinery (including retrofitting and commissioning).
• Manage the full product lifecycle, from initial quote and tool design through process qualification and operator training.
• Act as a technical liaison for Sales and cross-functional teams, solving complex daily problems and securing new business by improving current products and processes.

The background of the successful candidate must include the following:

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in an Engineering discipline (Bachelor's preferred)
• 1+ year of professional experience utilizing 2D and 3D CAD for design/modeling
• Proven, hands-on experience on a manufacturing production floor, comfortable with shop work, troubleshooting, and training personnel
• Strong technical aptitude and a dedication to continuous learning to master new machinery and proprietary processes
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player, communicating proficiently with both internal and external customers
• US citizen or possess a green card