Manufacturing Process Engineer | Ripon, WI

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Ripon, WI as a Manufacturing Process 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 Ripon, Appleton, OshKosh, and the greater Fox Valley to apply.

Employees working in Ripon have a short commute from Northfield, Owatonna, and Waseca, and will enjoy professional growth and community engagement through our regional presence in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota.

As a Manufacturing Process Engineer, you will:

Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing safety, quality, throughput, and cost within machining and assembly operations
Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes by identifying bottlenecks, improving workflow efficiency, and implementing sustainable process improvements
Partner with production, maintenance, supervisors, team leads, and operators to drive operational excellence and support daily manufacturing activities
Manage process development projects including equipment installation, workstation design, tooling improvements, and production line enhancements
Support manufacturing operations through troubleshooting, capability studies, time studies, process mapping, and root cause analysis
Develop and implement standardized work instructions, manufacturing procedures, and lean manufacturing practices that improve productivity and reduce waste
Collaborate with suppliers and Applied partners across the Fox Valley, Wisconsin, to strengthen manufacturing performance
Support projects that impact communities in Ripon, Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, Neenah, Menasha, Appleton, Berlin, Green Lake, Princeton, Waupun, Rosendale, North Fond du Lac, Winneconne, Omro, Markesan, and Brandon
Contribute to a dynamic environment that values ownership, innovation, and hands‑on problem solving

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering required
Minimum of 4 years of experience in a Process Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer role
Experience supporting machining, assembly, or press manufacturing operations
Strong background in process improvement, continuous improvement, and Lean Manufacturing methodologies
Hands-on experience working directly with operators, assemblers, supervisors, and production teams in a manufacturing environment
Proven ability to identify production bottlenecks and implement effective solutions to improve throughput and efficiency
Experience conducting capability studies, time studies, process mapping, FMEA, and root cause analysis
Experience specifying and implementing tools, jigs, fixtures, and production equipment
Knowledge of equipment installation, process relocation, workstation design, and ergonomic improvements
Experience supporting cost reduction initiatives related to scrap, rework, cycle time, labor efficiency, and productivity
Proficiency with Creo and AutoCAD preferred
Strong project coordination, troubleshooting, leadership, and communication skills
Ability to lead cross-functional improvement efforts while building strong relationships with production personnel and suppliers
Experience in a highly manual or semi-automated manufacturing environment preferred
Demonstrated success driving manufacturing improvements through collaboration, influence, and hands-on problem solving
Capable of working independently and as a team member

ESTIMATED PAY RANGE

Engineer I: $34.62–$40.38/hour

Engineer II: $38.46–$44.23/hour

Engineer III: $43.27–$49.04/hour

Senior Engineer: $46.63–$53.85/hour

Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations. Paid overtime may be available.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

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