Manufacturing Engineering Manager Jobs in Wisconsin
Manufacturing Engineering Manager jobs in Wisconsin draw consistent demand from the state's deep industrial base, with openings concentrated in automotive components, food and beverage processing, medical devices, and heavy equipment manufacturing. Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay are the primary hiring centers, where employers like Harley-Davidson, Oshkosh Corporation, and Rockwell Automation maintain significant engineering leadership teams. The most sought-after specialties in Wisconsin listings are lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and automation integration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Please note: this position requires on site part time work in Germantown, WI during the school semester and offers full time in the summer. This is NOT a winter break or summer only internship.
Allient Milwaukee builds TCI branded product and is a dynamic, growing Milwaukee area manufacturer of industry leading products for AC and DC drives.
Job Responsibilities
Job responsibilities will be partially driven by qualifications and area of interest expressed by the individual but typical tasks will include:
- Shop floor layout analysis to improve product flow, eliminate WIP, and implement new machines as needed on the floor.
- Creating assembly documentation including but not limited to work instructions, exploded drawings, and wiring documentation.
- Assembly of prototype products on the shop floor and working with the construction of prototype circuits and test fixtures as needed by the engineering team.
- Develop and maintain shop floor layout to include all equipment locations, electrical requirements, pneumatic, and data locations.
- Controlling processes to improve the consistency and quality of products.
- Observing product assembly and implementing process improvements to reduce time and labor. Ability to think of and design fixtures and tools to improve operations on the shop floor.
- Working with engineers to improve manufacturability of new and existing products.
- Exposure to all or some of the following tools and technologies: AutoCAD, Inventor, Epicor (ERP), project documentation WIKIs, power electronic active filter circuits, passive filter circuits, and production test equipment.
Required Competencies
Strong skills in mechanical design, with some knowledge of electrical or electronic products a plus.
Desire to work in the factory with manufacturing associates solving problems, providing fabrication guides, and improving assembly documentation.
The ability and willingness to take independent action and complete job tasks. Also, the willingness to seek out additional assignments. The desire to take full ownership of all assigned tasks and complete them in an efficient, timely manner.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Additional Desired Competencies
Knowledge of 3D solid modeling design tools including Autodesk Inventor.
Knowledge of assembly level hand tools, hands on experience assembling products. Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning tool use for item creation, bill of material creation, and engineering change documentation.
Basic Qualifications for Consideration
Previous work in a manufacturing environment. Current accredited college or university enrollment making progress towards an undergraduate degree in Manufacturing Engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Work Schedule Available
- Full time during summer
- Part time during semester
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. We are also an E-Verify participant.
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Please note: this position requires on site part time work in Germantown, WI during the school semester and offers full time in the summer. This is NOT a winter break or summer only internship.
Allient Milwaukee builds TCI branded product and is a dynamic, growing Milwaukee area manufacturer of industry leading products for AC and DC drives.
Job Responsibilities
Job responsibilities will be partially driven by qualifications and area of interest expressed by the individual but typical tasks will include:
- Shop floor layout analysis to improve product flow, eliminate WIP, and implement new machines as needed on the floor.
- Creating assembly documentation including but not limited to work instructions, exploded drawings, and wiring documentation.
- Assembly of prototype products on the shop floor and working with the construction of prototype circuits and test fixtures as needed by the engineering team.
- Develop and maintain shop floor layout to include all equipment locations, electrical requirements, pneumatic, and data locations.
- Controlling processes to improve the consistency and quality of products.
- Observing product assembly and implementing process improvements to reduce time and labor. Ability to think of and design fixtures and tools to improve operations on the shop floor.
- Working with engineers to improve manufacturability of new and existing products.
- Exposure to all or some of the following tools and technologies: AutoCAD, Inventor, Epicor (ERP), project documentation WIKIs, power electronic active filter circuits, passive filter circuits, and production test equipment.
Required Competencies
Strong skills in mechanical design, with some knowledge of electrical or electronic products a plus.
Desire to work in the factory with manufacturing associates solving problems, providing fabrication guides, and improving assembly documentation.
The ability and willingness to take independent action and complete job tasks. Also, the willingness to seek out additional assignments. The desire to take full ownership of all assigned tasks and complete them in an efficient, timely manner.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Additional Desired Competencies
Knowledge of 3D solid modeling design tools including Autodesk Inventor.
Knowledge of assembly level hand tools, hands on experience assembling products. Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning tool use for item creation, bill of material creation, and engineering change documentation.
Basic Qualifications for Consideration
Previous work in a manufacturing environment. Current accredited college or university enrollment making progress towards an undergraduate degree in Manufacturing Engineering with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Work Schedule Available
- Full time during summer
- Part time during semester
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. We are also an E-Verify participant.
XJ6
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- Mining & Natural Resources
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in manufacturing engineering manager jobs across Wisconsin.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering from an accredited program
- Seven or more years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience including supervisory responsibility
- Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional engineering teams in a high-volume production environment
- Proficiency with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience with CAD software, ERP systems, and manufacturing process documentation standards
- Familiarity with OSHA safety regulations and quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or IATF 16949
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a manufacturing engineering manager in Wisconsin?
Most Wisconsin employers require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering, though some accept related engineering disciplines. Wisconsin does not require a state-issued professional license specifically for manufacturing engineering managers, but earning a Professional Engineer license through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services can strengthen a candidacy, particularly for roles at regulated facilities. Progression typically moves from engineer to senior engineer to team lead before reaching a manager level.
Which companies hire manufacturing engineering managers in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin manufacturing engineering manager roles are posted by Miller, GE HealthCare, and MRPC and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Wisconsin's concentration of industrial manufacturers, from heavy equipment producers in Oshkosh to medical device companies in the Fox Valley, means openings appear across a wide range of company sizes and sectors throughout the state.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most manufacturing engineering manager jobs?
Appleton, Milwaukee, and Madison account for the largest share of manufacturing engineering manager openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee drives volume through its dense cluster of industrial manufacturers and corporate engineering headquarters, while Madison's growth in medical devices and technology manufacturing supports consistent demand, and Green Bay's food processing and paper industry base generates openings anchored by large regional plant operations.
Are there remote manufacturing engineering manager jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. About 43% of manufacturing engineering manager openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of the role. The portions of the job most compatible with remote work include budgeting, vendor coordination, and project planning, while process oversight, line walks, and equipment commissioning almost always require an on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a manufacturing engineering manager in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving into a manufacturing engineer role first and building supervisory exposure from there. Wisconsin's large industrial employers, including those in the Fox Valley paper corridor and southeastern Wisconsin's automotive supply chain, regularly hire new graduates into rotational engineering programs that include floor leadership responsibilities. Pursuing a Professional Engineer license through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services and earning a Six Sigma Green Belt credential are concrete steps that accelerate promotion into management.
Where can I find and apply to manufacturing engineering manager jobs in Wisconsin?
Migrate Mate lists current manufacturing engineering manager openings in Wisconsin. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to the ones that fit. Listings are updated regularly and cover employers across Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, and other Wisconsin manufacturing centers.
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