Find & Apply For Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Delavan, Wisconsin

An established global manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Process Enginee r to lead projects that improve manufacturing efficiency, material utilization, product quality, equipment performance, and lead times. This is a project-focused engineering position—not a role centered entirely on daily production troubleshooting. You will analyze manufacturing data, identify improvement opportunities, and manage projects from initial evaluation through implementation and standardization. The company offers an outstanding culture, strong technical resources, long-term stability, and excellent opportunities for continued career growth. What You'll Do Lead process improvement and manufacturing projects from concept through implementation. Analyze production data to identify the causes of inefficiency, scrap, quality issues, and lost productivity. Improve manufacturing processes, material utilization, cycle times, equipment performance, and lead times. Develop project priorities, schedules, cost estimates, and implementation plans. Evaluate plastic materials, manufacturing methods, equipment capabilities, and process limitations. Coordinate projects with manufacturing, controls engineering, tooling, product development, IT, and other technical teams. Identify opportunities to improve existing machinery, automation, tooling, and process controls. Support material evaluations, equipment trials, process validation, and the introduction of new manufacturing methods. Document successful improvements and establish standardized processes. Provide technical support and structured problem-solving assistance to manufacturing as needed. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, project engineering, continuous improvement, or a similar manufacturing role. Experience with one or more of the following: Thermoforming, Injection molding, Extrusion, Blow molding, Plastic materials or polymers, Tooling and molds, Manufacturing automation, Process controls Demonstrated ability to manage technical or manufacturing projects from planning through implementation. Experience using manufacturing data and structured problem-solving methods to develop lasting process improvements. Ability to coordinate projects across engineering, production, quality, tooling, maintenance, and other departments. Strong organizational skills and the initiative to work independently while keeping projects moving forward. Why Consider This Opportunity? Join a respected global manufacturer with a strong reputation and long-term stability. Work within a well-supported engineering organization with access to advanced equipment and technical resources. Lead meaningful projects rather than spending the entire day reacting to production problems. Receive the independence and support needed to implement lasting improvements. Build deeper expertise in plastics manufacturing while developing toward broader technical and project leadership responsibilities. H1

Pay:

Up to $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, manufacturing, materials, plastics, or a related technical discipline? Do you have professional experience working in a plastics manufacturing environment? Do you have experience with thermoforming, injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, polymers, plastic materials, tooling, automation, or process controls? Have you managed a manufacturing or process-improvement project from planning through implementation?

Work Location:

In person