Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to apply their expertise in evaluating, researching, and refining manufacturing processes and procedures. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in maintaining reliable and safe manufacturing systems, while also driving improvements in production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeovers. Your efforts will ensure the optimization of our manufacturing operations and contribute significantly to our overall success.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply a broad range of manufacturing knowledge and skills to assist various functional areas in meeting their strategic goals through continuous improvement activities
• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeovers
• Administer and provide training on manufacturing and company-wide processes, policies, and procedures
• Provide engineering support by troubleshooting and resolving technical or procedural issues identified by project management team, customers, or the Quality department
• Provide permanent corrective action to ongoing issues
• Coordinate with design engineers, technicians, and outside vendors to implement product improvements
• Lead the implementation of new technology and process improvement initiatives
• Provide general leadership within the Manufacturing department and advise on process improvement

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge base in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of three (3+) years of related technical experience
• Computer proficiency and a high level of organization with strong attention to detail
• Highly self-motivated in order to drive projects forward, with strong organizational skills and ability to meet project deadlines
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work efficiently and independently
• Ability to work onsite from our facility located at 9901 Silicon Prairie Parkway in Verona, WI

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• General computer proficiency and a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to exercise judgment and utilize appropriate resources when making decisions that affect product quality
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills
• Understanding of electrical components and manufacturing assembly process
• Certification or knowledge / understanding of IPC Standards
• Prior experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management System
• Ability to exercise a high degree of judgment and leadership

Compensation and Benefits

Extreme Engineering Solutions offers a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits, including:

• No-deductible, low-copay group health and dental insurance (90% employer paid)
• Health and wellness benefits coverage eligibility begins on the first of the month following your start date
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance (100% employer paid)
• Paid time off, plus eight paid holidays a year
• 401(k) employer match up to 4%, subject to plan terms & waiting periods (Roth option is available)
• Participation in the 100% employee-owned Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost to employees

X-ES also takes a casual, small-business approach to company culture. At our state-of-the-art office and manufacturing facility located in Madison’s growing tech corridor, there’s no formal dress code, flexible day shift scheduling, and dedicated personal workspaces. Our employees kick back at regular company events and enjoy lunches from local pizza places and food carts. At X-ES, we strive to offer a comfortable, relaxed environment for our employees to do their best work.

About X-ES

When “rugged enough” isn’t rugged enough for embedded computing systems, industry leaders in the military, aerospace, industrial, and commercial sectors turn to Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES). Because we strive to be the premier provider of mission-critical embedded products while delivering exceptional levels of customer and employee satisfaction, we hire strong contributors and give them space to thrive. As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees both drive and directly benefit from our success. Together, we meticulously design and build products that stand up to some of the most extreme conditions on the planet.

X-ES is located on the far west side of Madison, WI. The company designs and manufactures rugged embedded computing solutions for a variety of applications. For more information, visit www.xes-inc.com.

X-ES is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.

All X-ES job postings and application procedures are posted in compliance with Section 39.08 of the Madison General Ordinances.