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Manufacturing Engineer
Racine, WI | Onsite | Job Shop Environment
Schedule: M F, 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
A well-established, fast-paced contract manufacturer is looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. With a strong legacy and a highly experienced workforce, the company is seeking fresh energy and shop-savvy talent to help modernize operations and drive efficiency.
This is not a corporate, slow-moving environment it s a true job shop, where priorities shift fast and the work is always changing. If you enjoy solving problems on the fly and bringing practical, shop-floor solutions to life, this is an excellent opportunity.
Position Overview
You ll work closely with fabricators, welders, and senior engineers to optimize workflow, improve processes, and support a wide variety of custom fabrication projects. The role is geared toward someone who understands how things get built, has exposure to drafting/3D modeling, and wants to make a meaningful impact without being stuck behind a desk all day.
This role reports onsite daily and involves direct collaboration with engineering, operations, and shop floor staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Support manufacturing of custom, quick-turn fabrication jobs welding, press brake, laser cutting
- Assist in technical drafting and 3D modeling (SolidWorks experience helpful)
- Interpret and improve customer drawings and prints for manufacturability
- Collaborate with shop floor personnel to resolve issues and drive improvements
- Help identify process improvements, reduce bottlenecks, and support lean efforts
- Work on a wide range of short-duration projects from a few hours to a few weeks
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Hands-on background in metal fabrication, welding, press brake, or job shop environments
- Experience in a contract manufacturing setting preferred where flexibility and responsiveness are key
- Exposure to 3D modeling/drafting SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar
- No degree required experience and shop floor intuition are more valuable
- Comfortable rolling up your sleeves, working with legacy processes, and proposing improvements
- Strong communicator with a shop-first mindset and problem-solving skills
What Makes This Role Unique?
- You ll be joining a team of engineers and managers with decades of experience, including some with 20+ years at the company
- Leadership is eager for fresh ideas they want someone to challenge the status quo and modernize old habits
- You ll have an immediate impact, helping the company stay competitive in a high-mix, low-volume environment
- Supportive leadership that values shop-grown talent, not just degrees or fancy resumes
Compensation & Schedule
- Competitive hourly or salaried compensation, $95K-$110K
- Full-time, onsite role: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
- Strong stability and tenure across the team
Interview Process
- Initial Interview: Onsite with Engineering Manager and shop leadership
- Final Interview: Onsite with VP of Finance and HR Manager
If you're a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer looking for a practical, fast-moving environment where you can grow and make a difference, this is the kind of opportunity that checks all the boxes.