Manufacturing Engineer

Company:  Markent Personnel
Location: Wausau
Closing Date: 22/09/2026
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent

Job Description

Our client needs a Manufacturing Engineer to add to their growing team. The Manufacturing Engineer will utilize continuous improvement and lean manufacturing to solve problems and address long-term process improvement and capital equipment projects. The Manufacturing Engineer reports to the Plant Manager.



Company Manufactures food service equipment!



  • Over 60 years of continuous growth

  • This $37M division is part of a $800M (1,000+ staff) company serving the food service industry

  • 125 employees in this division and still growing

  • R ecent $3.5 million investment from parent company in the production operation




Benefits and Features:



  • Health, dental and vision insurance

  • Life and disability insurance

  • PTO and Paid Holidays

  • 401k with 4% company match

  • Gym membership

  • T uition reimbursement

  • Bonus programs

  • C ompanywide celebrations




What you will be doing:



  • Lead projects with focus on implementing improvements to equipment and processes as they relate to assembly efficiency and fixing production bottlenecks, quality, safety and cost reduction. 80% production floor and 20% desk job.

  • Work with teams to develop, procure, and implement assembly processes for new and existing product lines.

  • Analyze production downtime or bottlenecks, establish trends, determine root cause of failure and corrective action.

  • Provide technical support for manufacturing processes and equipment.

  • Generate drawings for production jigs and fixtures.

  • Provide necessary support to the production floor on a day-to-day basis as products are being built.

  • Evaluates manufacturing processes, engages outside equipment vendors and solicits operators input to drive continuous improvement.

  • Troubleshoot, improve, and help maintain plant tooling, fixtures, equipment and processes.

  • Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.



What they are looking for:



  • B.S. Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering or a related field.

  • At least 3 years of work experience providing process improvement, capital projects and project management in a manufacturing environment that has metal fabrication, CNC machining, milling, welding and assembly.

  • 3D CAD skills are required, SolidWorks is preferred.

  • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are needed.

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