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# Sr MFG Engineer - SMT

- **Company:** QPS EMPLOYMENT GROUP
- **Location:** Germantown, WI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Robotic Automation Software
- **Published:** July 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=acc5dbc465c1a881

## About the Role

* Mechanical aptitude.
 * New Product Introduction and Launch skills.
 * Experience with Automation and Robotics in manufacturing settings.
 * Strong leadership, communicator, innovator, intelligent risk taker.
 * Proficient with MS Office Suites and CAD software.
 * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience. Additional certifications in manufacturing encouraged.
 * 8-15 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with 5+ years of new product development experience is preferred.
 * 3+ years of assembly and automation experience is preferred.

## Description

* Coach or lead PDCA problem-solving to drive zone improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
 * Spearhead the development and implementation of Lean manufacturing strategies to improve efficiency and flow in the zone.
 * Coach and lead process improvement teams on analysis and implementation while maintaining documentation to eliminate non-value-added processes.
 * Define critical project criteria and plans to recommend process improvements with payback justifications.
 * Work with zones to support improvements from the top down; mentor associates driving improvements from the bottom up.
 * Develop technical competency in areas of specialization.
 * Research, test, and implement the latest manufacturing technologies to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
 * Share knowledge and support other engineers and technicians on more complex problems or improvements.
 * Work with the entire team to standardize and share company and industry best practices.


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