COMPANY OVERVIEW

Manufacturing Engineer | West Bend, WI

Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in West Bend, WI as a Manufacturing Engineer. You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high-quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth. Reporting to our Milwaukee office, we welcome candidates from West Bend area and beyond to apply.  

Innovation, problem solving, integrity, and collaboration are a few things you'll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace, then we would like to get to know you better.

Award Winning – Employee Owned – Comprehensive Benefits

Relocation Assistance – Ownership Opportunity – Continuing Education Support

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering and technology consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and technology. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern.

Our unique company culture blends top talent, total technology, and absolute adaptability. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and projects aligned with your skills and interests.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• 401K retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options
• Paid overtime
• Flexible work schedule

Employees working in West Bend, WI have a short commute from Newburg, Kohler, Germantown, Menomonee Falls, and Brookfield, and will enjoy professional growth and community engagement through our regional presence in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota.

ESTIMATED PAY RANGE

Engineer I: $74,000 - $86,000

Engineer II: $82,000 - $94,000

Engineer III: $90,000 - $103,000

Senior Engineer: $97,000 - $112,000

Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations.

JOB SUMMARY

As a Manufacturing Engineer in West Bend, WI, you will:

• Drive improvements in throughput, efficiency, and overall production performance Identify and eliminate bottlenecks across multi‑step fabrication processes
• Improve SOPs and standard work, ensuring consistent adherence on the floor
• Reduce scrap and rework through data‑driven process improvements
• Support day‑to‑day manufacturing needs with minimal oversight
• Identify training gaps and support operator training and skill development
• Lead process‑focused initiatives that enable internal engineers to stay focused on project and capex priorities
• Own complex improvement efforts from concept through implementation, including documentation, validation, and measurable results
• Serve as a technical resource for cross‑functional teams and influence process direction
• Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners
• Contribute to projects that impact communities in Newburg, Kohler, Germantown, Menomonee Falls, and Brookfield, and the greater West Bend area
• Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
• Experience in manufacturing or process engineering within metal fabrication environments (stamping, forming, buffing/sanding, press operations, CNC, etc.)
• Strong hands‑on experience supporting production and working directly on the shop floor
• Demonstrated ability to improve process flow and address bottlenecks in high‑volume or complex production settings
• Ability to perform time studies, validate production rates, and drive data‑based decisions
• Strong documentation skills for process improvements, pilots, and measurable outcomes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and comfort using technology to track, analyze, and report on initiatives
• Ability to develop, improve, and maintain SOPs and standard work
• Proven ability to work independently, ramp up quickly, and take ownership of improvement initiatives
• Experience leading process improvement efforts with measurable results Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience
• Background supporting multi‑shift or high‑mix production environments
• Experience acting as a subject‑matter resource for operators or junior engineers

SKILLS AND VALUES

• Capable of working independently and as a team member
• Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset
• Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Desire to work on a variety of projects

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please consider joining Applied's team of talented employees in West Bend, WI and the greater metro area, with support from our Milwaukee office.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship.

Applied Engineering is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ID 20261022