With over a century of craftsmanship and innovation, Weinbrenner Shoe Company is proud to be a leading manufacturer of work and safety footwear, made in the USA. Our legacy is built on quality, integrity, and continuous improvement. We're seeking a talented Manufacturing Engineer to join our team and help us build on that tradition through smart, efficient, and forward-thinking manufacturing processes. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Seek out and investigate automation solutions, new machinery, and manufacturing technologies related to Weinbrenner products and facilities. Ensure suitable new technologies are implemented effectively. Develop and implement factory layout and manufacturing methods to maximize raw material usage, effectively utilize available labor resources, and promote efficient product flow throughout the production process. Develop and implement production process controls to ensure consistent product quality. Establish production standards to be used throughout WSC manufacturing and sourcing locations, ensuring consistent product regardless of origin of manufacture. Work to improve production line efficiency by reviewing labor times vs. standard, employee movement vs. task requirements, line loading, and production area layout. Collaborate with Product Development and other departments on new designs and programs, maximizing product manufacturability while maintaining design intent. Promote and operate within a Continuous Improvement environment to reduce waste, improve efficiency, increase throughput, and create a more positive work environment. Comply with Weinbrenner’s QMS/ISO system.

Qualifications and experience include, but are not limited to: Seek out and investigate automation solutions, new machinery, and manufacturing technologies related to Weinbrenner products and facilities. Ensure suitable new technologies are implemented effectively. Develop and implement factory layout and manufacturing methods to maximize raw material usage, effectively utilize available labor resources, and promote efficient product flow throughout the production process. Develop and implement production process controls to ensure consistent product quality. Establish production standards to be used throughout WSC manufacturing and sourcing locations, ensuring consistent product regardless of origin of manufacture. Work to improve production line efficiency by reviewing labor times vs. standard, employee movement vs. task requirements, line loading, and production area layout. Collaborate with Product Development and other departments on new designs and programs, maximizing product manufacturability while maintaining design intent. Promote and operate within a Continuous Improvement environment to reduce waste, improve efficiency, increase throughput, and create a more positive work environment. Comply with Weinbrenner’s QMS/ISO system.

As a Weinbrenner Shoe Company employee you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including: Medical/Health Insurance High Deductible Health Insurance and HSA Qualified Plan. HSA company match. Free Primary Care through Anovia Health All Employees who join the High Deductible Health Insurance Plan will have Free Primary Care through Anovia Health . Spouses and Children on the plan are also covered at no charge!

Dental and Vision Insurance Dental and Vision insurance through Delta Dental and Delta Vision Very low employee cost Life, Short-Term Disability, AD&D and Additional Supplemental Insurance Benefits Company paid group Life and AD&D insurance Company paid long-and-short-term disability insurance Voluntary supplemental critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance Voluntary Spouse/Child life insurance And yet, there is even more! 401K - Employees are eligible to participate in our 401k program after 60 days of employment ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) - The ESOP is 100% funded by Weinbrenner Shoe Company, Inc. Bonus program Vacation and PTO time 10- paid holidays Tuition assistance Employee Assistance Program If you have a positive attitude and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where you can make a difference and want to be part of a growing company, apply today by clicking "Apply now" or pick up an application at 211 S Genesee St, Merrill WI between the hours of 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Weinbrenner is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.