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Manufacturing Project Engineer

ClearBridge Executive Search
Port Washington, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/26/2026

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and improve equipment and technology solutions to address complex customer challenges and enhance manufacturing processes
  • Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, controls, and production system issues while providing technical support for customer meetings, trials, and installations
  • Support sales and project teams by preparing equipment quotations, evaluating project opportunities, and coordinating with contractors and equipment vendors
  • Lead equipment implementation activities, including production line setup, assembly, facility installations, staffing, and training of maintenance and production personnel
  • Foster strong customer relationships by ensuring timely problem resolution, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction


Qualifications

  • Hands-on mechanical experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
  • Strong experience working with and troubleshooting mechanical systems, including: Conveyors, Gearboxes and drive systems, Bearings and rotating equipment, Pneumatic systems, Hydraulic systems, Pumps and fluid handling equipment, Motors and power transmission components.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve equipment issues directly on the production floor to minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency
  • Experience performing root cause analysis, equipment reliability improvements, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Proven ability to work closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to support manufacturing operations
  • Comfortable spending approximately 50% of work time on the manufacturing floor, supporting equipment installations, commissioning, troubleshooting, and process improvement projects


Ask for: Aarti Manchanda

Salary: $80k - $95k (DOE)

Salary : $80,000 - $95,000

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