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Our full-service metal fabrication capabilities include cutting, forming, machining, coating, and assembly - supporting rapid-response production and long-term serial manufacturing.\n Important Application Requirements:\nTo reduce spam and ensure a strong match, applicants must meet all of the following:\nCurrently reside within 50 miles of Mequon, WI\nLegally authorized to work in the United States\nNo relocation assistance or visa sponsorship available\n3+ years of hands-on experience in metal fabrication or sheet metal manufacturing\nApplications that do not meet these criteria will not be considered.\nPosition Summary: We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Process Engineer to drive productivity, quality, and cost improvements across our heavy fabrication operations. This role leads time studies, continuous improvement initiatives, and applies AI-driven optimization tools to production planning, scheduling, and process control.\nKey Responsibilities:\nConduct time trials/time studies; establish work standards, takt time, and labor standards\nAnalyze and optimize fabrication processes to reduce cycle time, scrap, rework, and operating cost\nLead CI initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and Six Sigma methodologies\nImplement and evaluate AI-based optimization tools for scheduling, throughput, predictive maintenance, and quality analytics\nDevelop work instructions, SOPs, process flow diagrams, and PFMEAs\nCollaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering to resolve bottlenecks\nPerform capacity planning, line balancing, and recommend equipment/tooling/layout changes\nMonitor KPIs (OEE, cycle times, FPY, scrap rates) and report improvements\nSupport NPI and prototype-to-production transitions with feasibility studies and process validation\nTrain operators and supervisors on new standards and CI practices\nEnsure compliance with safety and environmental regulations in a heavy industrial environment\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience\n3+ years’ hands-on experience in a metal fabrication or sheet metal environment\nDemonstrated experience performing time studies and establishing work standards\nProven track record in process improvement and continuous improvement\nExperience applying AI/ML tools or optimization algorithms to manufacturing problems\nFamiliarity with CAD/CAM, nesting software, ERP/MRP systems, and basic automation/PLC concepts\nStrong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills\nAbility to work on the shop floor in a heavy industrial environment\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with industrial AI platforms and production scheduling optimization tools\nWelding fabrication knowledge; press brake/laser operations experience\nSolidWorks experience\nBenefits\nICHRA Health Reimbursement Arrangement (age-based monthly pre-tax reimbursement; spouse $272; each child $135)\nVision & Dental (Delta Dental)\nVoluntary LTD, STD, AD&D, Life Insurance\nFlexible Spending Account (FSA)\n9 Paid Holidays\n401(k) (eligible after 90 days)\nPTO","description_format":"text","description_chars":3339,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Life insurance","Relocation assistance"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":true,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-11T17:26:34Z"}],"liveness":{"score":25,"band":"fade","label":"Fading","p_open":1,"p_active":0.447,"p_room":0.55,"age_days":53,"expected_fill_days":44,"reasons":["conf:3","agency","urgency","win:tail"],"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/supersteel-manufacturing-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/supersteel-manufacturing-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-23T13:54:43Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}