
Manufacturing Engineer
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Job overview
The Manufacturing Engineer drives improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost through process improvements, technology, and capital expenditures. The role develops and improves manufacturing and assembly methods, implements lean processes, and works with engineering, operations, and other teams to improve production. It is based in Phillips, Wisconsin, with some travel expected between BW Papersystems facilities.
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Full job description
Phillips, WI
Full time
R022332
About Us:
BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com.
Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.
Job Description:
The Manufacturing Engineer will act as a change agent focused on driving improvements in efficiencies, quality, and cost through process improvements, technological advancements, and capital expenditures. This individual will champion and execute continuous improvement efforts in a manner that achieves buy-in from team members and facilitates effective and lasting change, using engineering and continuous improvement tools such as Tiered Visual Management Boards (SQDC Boards), A3 thinking, and root-cause corrective action.
POSITION LOCATION:
This role will be based out of Phillips, Wisconsin.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Develop, evaluate, and improve assembly methods, using knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, and quality control standards.
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Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, using knowledge of tooling and production equipment capabilities, tool fixture design, CNC program analysis, engineered parts manufacturability analysis, and quality control standards.
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Work as a liaison between Design Engineering and Operations. (Engineering, Machine Shop, Assembly, Supply Chain, etc.)
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Implement lean processes in accordance with the organization’s overall vision (Standard Work, SMED, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Problem Solving, Kaizen, Pull Principles, Cellular Layout, FIFO, etc.).
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Hands-on role working closely with manufacturing team members, lean leaders, and operation leaders to train and mentor individuals in lean manufacturing and quality system concepts, helping them to understand, embrace, and use those skills.
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Lead manufacturing process improvements: this will include, but is not limited to, mixed model flow lines, swim lanes, line-balancing, error-proofing, work cells, etc.
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Work with planning and design teams concerning product design, tooling, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly.
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Analyzes and plans space requirement and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency including material handling equipment.
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Estimate production times and related costs to provide information for costing of new products and special projects to assist in management decisions.
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Utilize data for financial justification of any needed CapEx and implement the project.
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Work with operations, engineering, sales, and other teams regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
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Mentorship of co-op and intern students as needed.
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Responsible for company compliance to all federal and state environmental regulations.
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Assists engineering in the development of new products.
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Other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Experience
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Manufacturing Engineer - Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in engineering is preferred plus three to five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Associate degree in Engineering Technology or a related field is required.
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Lean and/or Six Sigma Certified desired.
Skills and Abilities
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Analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Understands process stability and demonstrates system thinking.
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Solid understanding of lean principles (5S, Standard Work, line balancing, VSM, etc.).
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Outstanding communication skills.
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Ability to influence and interact with all levels of the organization.
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Demonstrates high initiative and proactive thinking.
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Ability to work well in a team environment.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.)
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Able to use AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other CAD/CAM products for plant layouts, etc.
Work Environment:
The Manufacturing Engineer primarily works in an indoor environment. May be exposed to shop elements and at customer sites as required.
Travel:Some travel is expected for this position and may require extended stays. Anticipated travel is less than 10% between BWP-WI Facilities.
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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.
Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.
Company:
BW Papersystems
Throughout Barry-Wehmiller, we hold ourselves to a unique measure of success: by the way we touch the lives of people. It’s that vision that drives us in creating world-class experiences and solutions for our customers and unites us around our common goal—to use the power of our business to build a better world.
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How this job compares
Set against the 5,342 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Wisconsin median$75–115K/yr40 salary ranges
- US median$39–46/hr326 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 185 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Wisconsin and 5,342 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Wisconsin
- Actalent14 open
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- Experience
- Manufacturing Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (4,225 postings).
- Education
- 3,067 of the 5,342 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs (57%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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