Process Engineer Job at Charter Manufacturing Co., Inc., Milwaukee, WI

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  • Charter Manufacturing Co., Inc.
  • Milwaukee, WI

Job Description

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!

We’re hiring a Process Engineer at Charter Wire!

Charter Wire is a leading supplier and manufacturer of Engineered Shaped Wire, Cold Finished Bar, and Cold-Headed and Stamped Components to various industries, including Automotive, Agriculture, Construction, Consumer, Industrial and Oil & Gas. Charter Wire is a member of the Charter Manufacturing family of companies.

Job Summary:

The onsite role of a Process Engineer provides technical leadership to enhance safety, quality, yield, and throughput in manufacturing operations.

This requires collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve or implement new processes, equipment, and materials that improve cost efficiency and customer satisfaction. The position also supports budgeting, installation, and startup of capital equipment in coordination with internal teams and external contractors.

Position specifics:

  • Location: Northwest Milwaukee, WI

  • Schedule: Days, M-F supporting a 24/5 operation

  • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Charter Manufacturing is unable to sponsor for employment visas at this time.

Key responsibilities:

1. Process Engineering Support: Monitors cold heading and stamping all operations to ensure adherence to control plans, validates SPC/MSA data, supports process improvement, and assists in new process development.

  • Owns and monitors process compliance with PFMEAs and Control Plans

  • Analyze SPC trends and MSA data to ensure process control

  • Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements

  • Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement projects

  • Support the development of new manufacturing processes

2. Manufacturing Engineering Support: Drives equipment and layout improvements, leads machine design, tracks tooling lifecycle, and leads continuous improvement in productivity and uptime.

  • Design and modify manufacturing equipment and layouts

  • Track tooling usage, wear, and replacement

  • Lead OEE and downtime reduction efforts

  • Implement Lean initiatives (5S, SMED, visual workspaces)

3. Project Engineering Support: Responsible for the design of equipment and manufacturing processes and components to meet plant requirements including project management, CAD drawings, reliable function, data collection, and project close-out. Projects range from new capital equipment to small redesigns on existing systems. 

  • Reverse engineering and redesign activity for existing equipment.

  • Perform reliability engineering including predictive and preventative maintenance.

  • Purchase, organize, and develop project feasibility studies, based on product concepts encompassing basic engineering disciplines.

  • Develop project estimates and financial proposals and prepare and present reports during and after the project close-out.

  • Manage projects from intake through commissioning, contract review, and close-out.

What you’ll need:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree.

  • Minimum three years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

  • Knowledge and experience with lean manufacturing and problem-solving techniques including Kaizen, 5S and 6σ.

  • Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, assembly, and production equipment.

  • Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), PFMEA, process control plans, process flow diagrams, and part routings.

  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Basic 3D CAD software skills.

Nice to haves:

  • Experience in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.

  • Experience in high volume metal stamping, metal forming or automated assembly.

  • Experience with metal finishing and metal treatments.

  • Proven project management experience.

  • Experience within the automotive industry.

  • Experience with SolidWorks/Pro-E systems.

  • Proficiency with advanced features of Microsoft Office software products.

Apply today! Join us to tailor your career path and make a significant impact!

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We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).

Job Tags

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