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Manufacturing Engineer

Rockwell Automation · Mequon, WI · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a productivity improvement you led. How did you measure the savings?

What they are checking: Whether they can show real, measured savings, since finding productivity is the first duty listed.

Tell me about a time operators resisted a process change you made. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they involve the people doing the work and earn buy-in instead of forcing changes.

Tell me about a quality problem you traced back to a process root cause.

What they are checking: Whether they use structured problem solving instead of blaming operators.

What would you do

An electrical panel build keeps failing test at the end of the line. How do you troubleshoot it with application engineering?

What they are checking: Whether they can work methodically on panel issues across teams, which the posting specifically names.

You're splitting time between your own projects and urgent issues on first shift. How do you balance them?

What they are checking: Whether they can support daily production without losing progress on longer improvement work.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd set a time standard for a new assembly operation.

What they are checking: Whether they know time study or standard data methods and can defend the number they set.

How do you work with design engineering to make a new product easier to build before it's released?

What they are checking: Whether they push design-for-manufacturing input early instead of fixing problems after launch.

How would you estimate the manufacturing cost of a product line that doesn't exist yet?

What they are checking: Whether they can build a cost estimate from labor, material, tooling and overhead assumptions.

How do you decide whether new tooling is worth the investment?

What they are checking: Whether they justify tooling with payback, quality and safety rather than preference.

What lean tools have you used on the floor, and which one made the biggest difference?

What they are checking: Whether they've applied lean methods in practice rather than just naming them.

How do you write work instructions that operators actually use?

What they are checking: Whether they create clear, visual instructions that fit how people really work at the station.

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The full job description

As published by Rockwell Automation.

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us! Job Description This position is responsible for responding to manufacturing problems by investigating and resolving such problems to assure a continuing flow of production. Complete process ownership for all aspects of assigned manufacturing processes including managing projects proficiently, efficiently, and with full accountability for project results. This position is also responsible for process improvement efforts, including identifying core value-adding processes and maximizing their performance and productivity while integrating and streamlining processes throughout the supply chain and ensuring adoption of best practices. Providing continuing product engineering through the initiation of improvements in systems and procedures. Collaborates cross-functionally to improve performance and quality. May also assist in the introduction of new products, providing input on tooling, documentation, and manufacturability. This work requires attention to detail and taking actions with minimal direction which may encompass but not be limited to the following: • Develop, standardize, implement, maintain, and govern manufacturing processes across the manufacturing plant • Provide recommendations, requirements, and justifications to support investigation and evaluation of new manufacturing technologies • Assist with the implementation of IT security and business productivity initiatives in the manufacturing plant • Provide design input and execution support for the development and deployment of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and information management systems in the plants • Participate in new product and process design reviews for New Product Introduction (NPI) and Continuation Engineering projects • Participate in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design For Assembly (DFA), Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) analyses • Participate in projects that will enable the plant to meet annual productivity goals and reduce/eliminate safety and ergonomic risk in the manufacturing work environment • Support justification for capital requests. Identify assembly equipment, tooling, and fixture requirements • Participate in the procurement, installation, and validation activities • Collaborate with others from within and outside of the Operations group to achieve common objectives • Conduct tasks in accordance with applicable health, safety, quality, and environmental regulations (state/federal laws, ISO9001, ISO14000, etc.) as well as Rockwell Automation policies and procedures • Perform other duties as assigned The Essentials - You Will Have: • Bachelor's Degree in relevant field • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. The Preferred - You Might Also Have: • 5+ years of experience of related experience. • Technical training in PCBA technology and analysis tools. • Experience with Project Management, Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma tools and methodologies What We Offer: • Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision • 401k • Paid Time off • Parental and Caregiver Leave • Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life. • To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www. raquickfind.com . At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles. This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation. #LI-LifeAtRok #LI-Onsite #LI-DB3 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.

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