Design Engineer - Manufacturing & Production Floor Focus

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