Assembly Manufacturing Engineer
Job Type: W2, 23-month Contract
Job Location: Horicon, WI
Pay Rate: $42 per hour
Shift: 1st Shift – 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Note: May require support or transition to off-shift. Overtime may be required based on business needs.
**Visa Sponsorship: Not available now or in the future for this position.**
Additional Requirements
- Metatarsal safety shoes required from day one
- Occasional lifting up to 35 lbs (infrequent)
- May drive a company-owned Gator inside the factory (after safety training)
- May drive personal vehicle to other facilities for meetings
- Cross-border work is not permitted
Job Overview
We are seeking an Assembly Manufacturing Engineer to support assembly operations. This role involves approximately 50% of time on the shop floor, troubleshooting issues and communicating across all levels of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct line support for production employees (50% shop floor presence)
- Communicate project progress and daily updates to management and team
- Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing and assembly process issues
- Apply knowledge of assembly processes and tooling to improve operations
- Attend meetings at other facilities as needed
- Occasionally lift up to 35 lbs
Qualifications
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels
- Knowledge of assembly processes and tooling (highly preferred)
- Ability to work onsite and adapt to shift/overtime changes
- Comfortable in a manufacturing environment
Education & Experience
- Preferred: Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, etc.)
- OR 5+ years of experience as a manufacturing engineer
- 2–3 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment required
Recent graduates with relevant internships will be considered; compensation will reflect experience level.
- Background in assembly processes is highly preferred