Manufacturing Engineer II

Blast Cleaning Technologies, Inc. (BCT) is proud to be the leader in shot blast innovation! We are dedicated to our customers, resulting in continuous company growth year over year. Why Work at BCT? Highly Competitive Pay, Benefit Plans, & 401K: We pay for skill AND talent. We offer a full range of comprehensive benefits & 401K employer match 50% up to 6%.

Medical Insurance: 90% of Insurance Premiums are covered by BCT!!! Low deductibles, ZERO coinsurance, & extensive provider networks to utilize. Generous PTO & Paid Holidays: Take advantage of our generous PTO plans and many paid U.S. holidays. Casual Work Environment: Enjoy a casual dress code and friendly workplace. Historic Location: Work in our over $2 million investment in upgrades and refurbishment at our historic West Allis location.

Innovation: Work for a company that continuously invests back into the business and the employees. With our cutting-edge foundry being a prime example of true innovation. Amenities: Enjoy free coffee, popcorn, summer cookouts, and more! Continuous Education: Venture in your future with our tuition reimbursement program and our variety of investments in your continued learning.

Engaged Leadership: You will love AND know our CEO. Work with an ethical, hardworking, & interactive leader who listens to employees at all levels. Second Chance Employer: If you have the skills and work ethic, we will give you a chance. Onsite HR and IT Department: We provide dedicated onsite HR and IT support to ensure our employees' needs are met.

We won't send you to a 1-800 number for help. Veteran Support: BCT supports and honors veterans. Made in America: All our components are made in the USA. Our PACT Our core values (Passionate, Accountability, Customer-Focused, & Team Player) are rooted in the visionary spirit of our CEO, Carl Panzenhagen, who began his career as a teenager working in a foundry.

As an adult, his extensive industry experience and dedication led him to create a company free from bureaucracy and grounded in ethical business practices. Guided by Carl’s leadership, a small team of five evolved into a self-sustaining manufacturing powerhouse. Today, BCT proudly stands 330+ employees strong and celebrates the completion of our cutting-edge foundry, a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation.

General Description Under the direction of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Manufacturing Engineer II independently leads manufacturing engineering initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance across fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly operations. This position serves as a technical resource to manufacturing operations and evaluates, develops, and implements manufacturing processes and technologies.

The Manufacturing Engineer II leads moderate to complex projects, supports capital equipment initiatives, develops fixturing and tooling solutions, and drives continuous improvement activities. This position exercises independent judgment, manages multiple priorities, and provides technical guidance during manufacturing problem-solving and process improvement efforts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. Lead the evaluation, development, and implementation of manufacturing processes across fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly operations.

Develop and maintain manufacturing standards, routings, work instructions, standard operating procedures, and other process documentation. Provide technical leadership and day-to-day support to manufacturing operations by troubleshooting manufacturing, quality, and process-related issues. Lead root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions to improve process performance and product quality.

Evaluate product designs for manufacturability and recommend changes that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost. Design and implement fixtures, tooling, and work-holding solutions for manual and robotic manufacturing processes. Evaluate, select, and implement manufacturing equipment, processes, and technologies that improve operational performance.

Support equipment installation, commissioning, validation, training, and production startup activities. Independently lead manufacturing improvement projects through cross team collaboration from concept through implementation, including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, execution, and sustainment. Analyze manufacturing and operational data to identify, prioritize, and implement improvements that reduce cost, improve throughput, enhance quality, and eliminate waste.

Support capacity planning, workflow optimization, labor efficiency improvements, and make-versus-buy evaluations. Provide technical guidance and informal mentoring to Manufacturing Engineer I personnel and manufacturing team members. Communicate technical information, project progress, risks, and results effectively to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Follow and promote all company safety requirements while incorporating safety, ergonomic, and environmental considerations into engineering solutions. Help drive and support BCT's Culture and Core Values.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field. Three to seven years of manufacturing engineering experience in fabrication, welding, machining, or industrial manufacturing. Proficiency in Solid. Works or equivalent 3D CAD software and working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar 2D drafting software.

Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, bills of material, tolerances, and manufacturing specifications. Working knowledge of ERP systems, routings, work centers, labor standards, and manufacturing costing. Demonstrated ability to lead projects and independently resolve technical problems. Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with laser or plasma cutting, waterjet cutting, forming, machining, manual welding, robotic welding, or assembly. Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methods. Experience implementing manufacturing equipment or production technologies. Exposure to automation, robotics, controls, or process data systems.

Experience leading cross-functional manufacturing projects. Core Competencies Independent decision-making Technical problem solving Manufacturing process improvement Project ownership and execution Cross-functional collaboration Continuous improvement mindset Communication and influence Accountability and follow-through Planning and prioritization Technical guidance and mentoring