Find & Apply For Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Sussex, Wisconsin

Our client, Electrical Control Panel Manufacturer, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be part of the Manufacturing Engineering team supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and shop floor continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of ownership, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to translate customer requirements into build-ready manufacturing systems—aligning successfully in a fast-paced, custom manufacturing environment.

Job Title:

Manufacturing Engineer Location:

Sussex, Wisconsin Pay Range:

$90,000 - $110,000 + 10% Bonus

•Must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder-Unable to sponsor

•What's the Job? Own the transformation of customer drawings, specifications, and requirements into standardized, build-ready manufacturing processes for electrical control panel manufacturing. Identify critical-to-quality (CTQ) features and ensure they are controlled through process design, tooling, and documentation. Lead design-for-manufacturability (DFM) reviews and drive improvements that reduce risk, labor, and rework. Lead manufacturing readiness for new and existing products by managing NPI activities, including BOM accuracy, routing integrity, pilot builds, and transition to full production. Design, document, and optimize assembly processes; develop work instructions and standard work; and use Lean principles to improve flow, quality, and efficiency while analyzing production data to find bottlenecks and cost/cycle-time opportunities. What's Needed? Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline Experience in electrical control panel manufacturing, machine building, or custom industrial equipment, with demonstrated ownership of manufacturing processes from design handoff through production. Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and customer specifications. Experience developing routings, labor estimates/standards, and work instructions, with familiarity in manufacturing standards, quality systems, and documentation control. Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and project management tools; and the ability to communicate clearly across engineering, operations, and customers. What's in it for me? Opportunity to own manufacturing readiness end-to-end—turning requirements and designs into scalable, cost-effective production systems. Chance to lead NPI execution, pilot builds, and smooth transitions into full production while partnering closely with design engineering and operations. Impactful continuous improvement work using Lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, standardize processes, and improve quality and delivery performance. Hands-on involvement during pilot builds and early production to troubleshoot process, tooling, documentation, and equipment issues. Recognition for accountability across cost, quality, and delivery performance in an electrical control panel manufacturing environment. If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!