Dover Precision Components · 20 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Antigo, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expDover Precision Components is hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Manager for their Waukesha Bearings brand. This role is responsible for leading the manufacturing engineering function to ensure safe, capable, and cost-effective production operations while developing and coaching manufacturing engineers.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead, develop, and manage a team supporting machining, material flow, and production operations
Establish engineering standards for process documentation, routings, standard work, and change management
Prioritize engineering resources to support operational stability, growth, and improvement initiatives
Own manufacturing process capability, optimization, and capacity planning across assigned value streams
Oversee equipment layout, material movement, and workflow design to maximize efficiency and utilization
Ensure processes are designed, documented, and sustained to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets
Partner with Operations to review performance metrics and address gaps through engineering solutions
Integrate safety and environmental considerations into process design, equipment selection, and tooling strategies
Lead engineering risk assessments and safety kaizens to eliminate or reduce hazards
Ensure compliance with applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations and internal standards
Lead and support capital expenditure (Capex) projects from concept through installation, validation, and handoff
Evaluate and implement advanced CNC equipment, automation, tooling, and digital manufacturing technologies
Ensure new equipment and processes are commissioned safely and achieve expected performance
Ensure lean manufacturing principles are embedded in engineering practices and daily operations
Sponsor and prioritize kaizen events and manufacturing improvement projects
Lead process change management to ensure sustainable adoption and minimal operational disruption
Partner with Design Engineering to ensure product designs align with manufacturing capability and efficiency
Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Operations to resolve technical issues and improve performance
Support supplier qualification and technical evaluations as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering- Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field
5+ years' experience in manufacturing environments (CNC-based preferred)
Experience leading/ supervising manufacturing engineers or technical teams
Strong understanding of machining processes, materials, tooling, and production systems
Collaborative and cross-functional relationship management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively at shop floor and leadership levels
Strong technical and analytical problem-solving skills
Background in Continuous Improvement, preferably within a Lean Manufacturing facility
ERP system experience, such as Syteline
US Citizenship is required
Preferred
Experience leading capital equipment and automation projects
Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification(s)
Experience with digital manufacturing systems and ERP-driven decision making
Ability to lead changes and influence across functions
Proficiency with standard engineering and business software tools
Benefits
401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Wellness programs
Health savings account
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
Company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
Supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
Optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
Commuter benefits
Parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
Paid time off, including business travel services
Employee discounts
Employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services
Company
Dover Precision Components
Dover Precision Components is a manufacturer of consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, and software and digital solutions.
Founded in 2020Downers Grove, Illinois, USA
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-07-01
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