Day in the Life Grantsburg, WI
As a Manufacturing Process Development Engineer at our state-of-the-art Grantsburg facility, you’ll turn complex build requirements into efficient, repeatable production. Your morning might start with refining a new machining method, move into a tooling/fixturing design review, and wrap with a Gemba walk to drive a lean improvement you proposed last week. You’ll operate with minimal supervision, regularly stepping into a project manager role to coordinate cross-functional efforts and supplier activities.
What You’ll Own
- Define and document detailed manufacturing methods for new and existing products.
- Design and/or select production tooling and custom fixturing.
- Initiate quality planning, including sampling plans and techniques aligned to ISO 9001.
- Support estimating with process routings, cycle times, and cost drivers.
- Kick off and guide material planning activities to ensure on-time readiness.
- Oversee and control outside vendor processes to meet technical and schedule needs.
- Serve as Project Manager for assigned initiativesplan, communicate, and deliver.
- Implement process improvements and champion lean initiatives across the value stream.
- Ensure compliance with applicable solicitations and contractual requirements, including government contracting expectations.
- Coach and train engineers, machinists, and other team members as needed.
- Jump in on other tasks that keep the business movingproactively and independently.
What You Bring
- BS in Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience; typically 5–7+ years.
- Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes and production methods.
- Proficiency with CAD; experience with CAD/CAM workflows and machine setup documentation for production runs.
- Familiarity with sampling methodologies and quality planning tools.
- Experience with ISO 9001 quality systems; exposure to aerospace and/or DoD manufacturing preferred.
- Understanding of government contracting requirements and solicitations.
- Skilled in MS Office; strong organization, communication, and project management.
- Thrives in a team environment and collaborates effectively across functions.
Tools & Technologies
- CAD: SolidWorks
- CAM: Mastercam
- ERP systems
Benefits & Work Schedule
McNally Industries offers competitive wages and a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident insurance; 9 paid holidays; Vacation/PTO after 90 days; and a 401(k) with employer match up to 4%. This is a salaried role on a 9/80 scheduleenjoy every other Friday off.
