Process Engineer (Manufacturing)

Location: Onsite in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, supporting a 24/7 manufacturing operation. Occasional weekend support is required after training, with up to 10% travel. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Company

hirify.global is a fourth-generation family-owned manufacturer, with Charter Wire supplying engineered shaped wire, cold finished bar, and cold-headed and stamped components to multiple industries.

What you will do

• Provide hands-on technical support on the production floor, troubleshoot processes, and participate in multiple improvement teams.
• Evaluate existing processes, plan new processes and equipment, and manage operational improvement projects.
• Lead corrective and preventive action teams addressing customer complaints, internal quality issues, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Reduce process variation using process control methods and manage data collection, analysis, and operational metrics.
• Define and document standard operating procedures and operating instructions for new and modified processes.
• Oversee heat treat procedures while supporting environmental, quality, and safety management requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Three or more years of experience improving processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and problem-solving methods, including Kaizen, 5S, and Six Sigma.
• Knowledge of SPC, PFMEA, process control plans, process flow diagrams, and part routings.
• Basic 2D/3D CAD skills and knowledge of manufacturing processes, layouts, assembly, and production equipment.
• U.S. work authorization for any employer is required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Five or more years leading safety, quality, and process improvement teams.
• Five or more years of heat treat operations experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification and experience applying lean or continuous improvement concepts.
• Experience with value stream improvement, Kaizen project management, SolidWorks, process mapping software, or filament-based 3D printing.
• Experience leveraging AI in a production environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on collaboration with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Tool Design, and Engineering.
• Flexible start and end times around business needs, including earlier or evening hours.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching and profit sharing.
• Company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off.