Manufacturing Engineer II

Our client is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to join their team in the Quick Coupling division. As someone who enjoys turning ideas into reliable, high-quality production, you’ll help design and improve assembly processes and automation that support the tubing systems used to cool data centers. This is a growth-focused role where you’ll collaborate closely with production leaders and cross-functional teams to increase output, reduce defects, and build mistake-proofing into the way work gets done.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer II

Location: Chetek, WI 54728 

**Must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder**

What's the Job?

• Develop and improve state-of-the-art assembly processes and support automation initiatives for quick connect couplings.
• Use semi-automated equipment to promote mistake proofing and build quality into assembly operations.
• Partner with production teams and leaders to troubleshoot process issues, drive corrections, and update drawings with the design department.
• Lead project management and process development for new assembly cell designs or changes, including statistical planning during assembly development.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• Experience with automation and machine design (including assembly machine design and design of assembly cells).
• Ability to coach/mentor and collaborate effectively across teams (including working with interns and production stakeholders).
• Knowledge of PLCs / automation (Allen Bradley used; ladder logic knowledge preferred).
• Experience with error/mistake proofing with the ability to build quality into machine designs; AutoCAD and Inventor experience (AutoCAD and Inventor experience required per role expectations).

What's in it for me?

• Work with a solid, long-standing employer present on the market for over 100 years.
• Career growth and opportunities with a culture of hiring from within.
• Collaborative, empowered environment built on trust, respect, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Open environment where your ideas are encouraged and valued.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays, plus health coverage including health, dental, and vision insurance.

If this role sounds like the kind of work where you can make an immediate impact—improving reliability, supporting automation, and building mistake-proof assembly processes—click apply now. A recruiter will be in touch to discuss the opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!