Manufacturing Engineer Fabrication

Full Time

Indirect Labor

Sturtevant, WI, US

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

At MPE, we're dedicated to making a difference in the world through cutting-edge medical technology. Our mission is to be the global leader in design, engineering, and manufacturing solutions for the medical and technology industries — creating impactful solutions that improve lives, and fostering an environment where our team members can thrive, grow, and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the medical field.

A better career for you. Creating medical technology for all.

Why This Role

Join our fabrication engineering team and own real process ownership from day one. As our Manufacturing Engineer, Fabrication, you'll design and optimize the metal fabrication processes — laser cutting, press brake, welding, and more — that go into building medical device assemblies. This isn't a "shadow someone for a year" role: with 2+ years of process or manufacturing engineering experience in fabrication, you'll be trusted to program processes, lead technical conversations with customers, and drive real improvements in how we build.

You'll work in a low-volume, high-mix environment, which means variety — you won't be optimizing the same process for years on end. You'll touch new parts, new challenges, and new problems to solve on a regular basis, backed by a team that will invest in growing your skills further.

What You'll Do

Process Design & Programming

• Program and optimize metal fabrication and machining processes for subassemblies used in medical device electro-mechanical assemblies

• Convert 3D models and drawings into flat patterns, including bend deductions and allowances

• Design, program, and help procure the tools, tooling, fixtures, and gauges that make fabrication processes controlled and repeatable

Process Documentation & Control

• Build and maintain work instructions, process flows, quality checklists, and technical drawings

• Establish PFMEA-aligned process controls to support successful product launches and design transfers

• Define ERP BOM structures and develop assembly documentation aligned with GMP requirements

Validation & Troubleshooting

• Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshooting during prototype builds, production, and tooling

• Support process validation activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ as needed

Customer & Team Interface

• Serve as a technical point of contact for customers during product transfers, tolerance reviews, and manufacturability discussions

• Train and mentor fabrication and quality personnel on established processes

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that boost efficiency and reduce cost

What You Bring

Required

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience

• 2+ years of experience in a process or manufacturing engineering role within fabrication, with exposure to laser cutting, welding, and/or press brake

• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, ProE, AutoCAD, or similar)

• Ability to read and create engineering drawings and technical specifications

• Comfort with hand/power tools and precision measurement instruments

• Experience with root cause and problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, 5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.)

Nice to Have

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 / 13485 quality systems

• Familiarity with FDA regulations

• Experience with 4i Blank and Form, Influent, or SigmaNest programming software

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

Physical and Mental Demands

• Frequent prolonged standing and sitting standing and walking in office, manufacturing, warehouse, or operational environments.

• Occasional bending, reaching, climbing stairs, and light lifting (up to 40 lbs., if applicable).

• Visual acuity to review data, analyze reports, and observe operational processes, with color perception required.

• High level of analytical thinking and problem-solving to evaluate complex processes and identify root causes.

• Ability to interpret data, metrics, and financial impact analyses to drive decisions.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with shifting priorities.

• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.

• Effective communication skills, including presenting to customers and frontline teams.

• Resilience and adaptability in dynamic operational settings.

• Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.

• Willing to work across all locations and alter hours as to ensure continuous support for projects and production as needed.

• Flexible to change and possess a high degree level of integrity and “can do attitude”.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based work with frequent presence in a production environment. While in the production facility, exposure to moderate to loud noise levels and non-climate-controlled conditions may occur.

Why Work With MPE?

• Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance starting the first of the month after your hire date

• 401(k) match and profit sharing

• Vacation time from day one

• 9 paid holidays for regular full-time employees

• Paid training