Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Standard Iron
Location: Hartford
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Manufacturing Engineer Location: Hartford Wisconsin Reporting To: Director of Engineering For faster interview times: Please fill out this short index > https://go.cultureindex.com/s/3B30D30000 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. Powered by JazzHR 9R0BgXPPTe

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