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Estimated Pay info$51 per hour
Hours Full-time
Location Oak Creek, Wisconsin

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Job Description

Job Description


Overview

We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to support and enhance production equipment and processes within a food manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing systems while driving efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.



Key Responsibilities

Equipment & Systems Engineering

  • Lead the design, specification, installation, and commissioning of food processing equipment and production systems.
  • Ensure all designs comply with sanitary engineering principles and food safety standards.
  • Evaluate and improve existing equipment for reliability, performance, and regulatory compliance.


Project Management

  • Manage capital projects from concept through execution, including vendor selection, procurement, budgeting, and startup.
  • Develop and maintain project documentation such as process flow diagrams, timelines, and risk assessments.


Process Optimization

  • Analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improving efficiency, reducing waste, and lowering costs.
  • Collaborate with operations, quality, and maintenance teams to implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.


Automation & Controls

  • Partner with controls engineers and external vendors to support automation system integration and troubleshooting (e.g., PLCs, HMIs, SCADA).
  • Ensure effective communication and integration across manufacturing systems.


Compliance & Safety

  • Maintain compliance with applicable food safety and regulatory standards (e.g., GMP, HACCP, SQF, FDA/USDA requirements).
  • Promote a strong culture of workplace safety and product quality.


Collaboration & Communication

  • Serve as a technical liaison across engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, and vendor partners.
  • Participate in cross-functional teams to solve production issues and drive innovation.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably within food or regulated industries
  • Proven experience managing capital projects and leading process improvement efforts
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and process design documentation
  • Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and problem-solving methodologies
  • Familiarity with food safety standards and regulatory requirements (GMP, HACCP, SQF)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams

Company Description
DSJ Global is a revolutionary search firm, specializing in the bespoke delivery of executive search solutions to clients.
Working across a number of niche industries and sectors across the US, UK, and Europe.
With offices in New York, Charlotte, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, London, Zurich, Berlin, Hong Kong and Singapore, DSJ Global operates on an international scale providing bespoke search packages which are unrivaled in the widespread recruitment market. Our aim is simple, to provide executive search level services which are flexible and tailored to the individual requirement of each client, on an unrivaled cost structure. We currently specialize in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, OPEX, Finance and Human Resources.

We believe that every client should receive the benefit and accuracy of a search approach, whilst being able to dictate how, when and where it occurs, all on a fee structure to suit. Our revolutionary approach allows us to structure each assignment according to the requirements, time scales and budget available. We believe that for too long executive search firms have been too rigid in their approach and have been able to dictate how the search is conducted, leaving the client relatively powerless on the outcome.

Our service allows our clients to have increased control, direction and interaction in the search conducted on their behalf and has resulted in successful, on going relationships as search firm of choice with an ever expanding client group.

Company Description

DSJ Global is a revolutionary search firm, specializing in the bespoke delivery of executive search solutions to clients.\r\nWorking across a number of niche industries and sectors across the US, UK, and Europe.\r\nWith offices in New York, Charlotte, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, London, Zurich, Berlin, Hong Kong and Singapore, DSJ Global operates on an international scale providing bespoke search packages which are unrivaled in the widespread recruitment market. Our aim is simple, to provide executive search level services which are flexible and tailored to the individual requirement of each client, on an unrivaled cost structure. We currently specialize in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, OPEX, Finance and Human Resources.\r\n\r\nWe believe that every client should receive the benefit and accuracy of a search approach, whilst being able to dictate how, when and where it occurs, all on a fee structure to suit. Our revolutionary approach allows us to structure each assignment according to the requirements, time scales and budget available. We believe that for too long executive search firms have been too rigid in their approach and have been able to dictate how the search is conducted, leaving the client relatively powerless on the outcome.\r\n\r\nOur service allows our clients to have increased control, direction and interaction in the search conducted on their behalf and has resulted in successful, on going relationships as search firm of choice with an ever expanding client group.

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Posting ID: 1267271684 Posted: 2026-06-18 Job Title: Manufacture Engineer