Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Electrical Equipment)

STS Technical Services is hiring a Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Electrical Equipment in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

This role supports the development and improvement of manufacturing operations for UL 891 switchboards, generator docking stations, camboards and other engineered electrical assemblies.

We’re looking for an experienced manufacturing engineer who can bridge engineering, operations and supply chain execution while improving production processes, strengthening Epicor ERP data and helping build scalable manufacturing systems in a fast-paced engineered-to-order environment.

Position Overview

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will provide hands-on production support while leading process optimization, routing accuracy, labor efficiency and cross-functional manufacturing improvements.

This position works across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality and IT to improve manufacturing execution, implement tooling and equipment, support MES integration and develop production systems capable of supporting continued growth.

Responsibilities

Design, specify, procure and implement tooling, fixtures and equipment for UL 891 switchboards and other large electrical assemblies

Develop manufacturing solutions that support repeatable, scalable and safe production

Troubleshoot tooling, equipment and manufacturing process issues

Implement corrective actions that minimize downtime and prevent recurring problems

Work with Industrial Engineers and production teams to develop flexible manufacturing solutions

Support low-volume, high-mix engineered-to-order production

Support lower-mix configure-to-order production

Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities

Support design for manufacture initiatives

Identify and document cost-saving opportunities

Improve safety, quality, delivery and cost through manufacturing improvements

Develop and maintain accurate bills of material in Epicor ERP

Maintain labor standards and manufacturing routings

Develop and maintain work instructions

Serve as a manufacturing subject matter expert for Epicor processes and data

Work with IT, Production and Quality to implement the Manufacturing Execution System

Integrate MES capabilities with shop-floor processes

Support improved production visibility, control and execution

Translate customer drawings and specifications into manufacturing plans

Translate engineered designs into effective production routings

Optimize manufacturing processes to improve throughput

Reduce manufacturing waste

Improve product quality and on-time delivery

Support new product introductions

Support custom orders and engineering changes from release through production

Lead capital equipment projects from concept through implementation and stabilization

Mentor junior engineers

Promote manufacturing best practices across the operation

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience

Five to 15 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment

Hands-on approach to manufacturing engineering and problem solving

Comfortable working directly on the production floor

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced growth environment

Strong ability to read technical drawings

Ability to interpret fabrication prints and customer specifications

Experience creating SOPs and standard work

Experience developing manufacturing routings

Experience creating scalable manufacturing documentation

Strong communication skills

Ability to work effectively across office and shop-floor teams

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on Epicor ERP experience

Experience with Epicor routings and bills of material

Experience with job methods and costing

Experience with production transactions

Experience supporting engineering changes or Epicor process optimization

Experience with electrical equipment assembly

Metal fabrication experience

Power systems experience

Engineered-to-order manufacturing experience

Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing

Kaizen experience

Root-cause analysis experience

Experience with continuous improvement tools

CAD experience

CAM experience

CNC programming experience

MES experience

Nesting software experience

What Success Looks Like

Production issues are resolved quickly and recurring disruptions are reduced

Manufacturing processes consistently support production schedules

Epicor routings, bills of material, labor standards and manufacturing data accurately reflect production processes

Manufacturing data supports reliable planning, costing and production execution

Labor efficiency and production throughput improve

Rework, waste and schedule delays are reduced

Coordination between Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain improves

Manufacturing methods, tooling, documentation and systems support higher production volumes and additional product families

Manufacturing systems can support continued growth without unnecessary complexity

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial organizations across the United States. We connect skilled professionals with career opportunities where their experience can make an immediate impact.

Apply Today

If you have extensive manufacturing engineering experience and are comfortable working hands-on with electrical equipment production, Epicor ERP, tooling and process improvement, apply today to join STS Technical Services as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Electrical Equipment in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.

#IndeedSTS