Production Engineer

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Direct Hire | Competitive Pay

Full-Time | Onsite

Benefits: Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), Comprehensive Benefits Package

Reliance One, Inc. is hiring for our client for a Production Engineer to help scale manufacturing capabilities and support continuous improvement initiatives. The Production Engineer will plan, coordinate, and deploy resources to ensure high-quality product output while enabling our assembly team to exceed customer expectations. This role reports to the Operations Manager and collaborates closely with Production, Shipping & Receiving, Supply Chain, Technical Support, and Operations teams.

What you’ll be doing:

• Continuously evaluate, design, and organize workflow, equipment layout, and space utilization to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborate to identify and resolve manufacturing issues while implementing corrective actions.
• Design and implement production equipment and tooling; support redevelopment or upgrading of existing equipment.
• Recommend, justify, and implement CAPEX projects aligned with strategic goals.
• Work with engineering, technical support, and supply chain to support production readiness activities.
• Ensure production processes comply with customer requirements, technical standards, quality, and occupational safety.
• Monitor and optimize production process parameters.
• Lead or participate in Kaizen events to foster a continuous improvement mindset.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Attributes We’re Looking For:

• Action-Oriented Curiosity: Seize opportunities, tackle key challenges, and deliver results.
• Collaboration: Engage with diverse teams to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Empowerment: Make decisions and take ownership of problem-solving.
• Accountability: Take responsibility for actions and deliver on commitments.
• Inclusion: Treat everyone with respect in all aspects of work.

Performance Objectives:

• Implement and manage KPIs to optimize operational efficiency and throughput.
• Maximize equipment OEE to minimize throughput constraints.
• Drive Lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical) or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience implementing significant CAPEX investments with measurable outcomes.
• CAD knowledge (AutoCAD preferred).
• Familiarity with circuit board manufacturing, ESD, and related IPC standards.
• Training in root-cause problem-solving; Six Sigma certification a plus.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, including flow, pull, standardized work, KPI deployment, and visual workplace management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all organizational levels.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Statement

Reliance One, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.