About this Manufacturing Engineer I role at GEA
Working at GEA Group has significant benefits:
• Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
• Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
• Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
• Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
• Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
• Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
• Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses
Responsibilities / Tasks
THIS ROLE IS 100% ONSITE AT OUR GALESVILLE, WI FACILITY.
As a Manufacturing Engineer I, you will support the optimization of manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety. You will work with cross-functional teams—including Production, Quality Assurance, and R&D—to assist in continuous improvement activities and support daily manufacturing operations.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Assist in designing and improving under guidance for manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining, and material handling.
Support workflow and layout analysis with direction from senior engineers.
Help maintain process control techniques to improve manufacturing processes and reduce costs.
Participate in the implementation of new manufacturing technologies, methods, and techniques.
Collaborate with Quality Assurance to develop and implement quality control procedures.
Assist with manufacturability reviews and documentation for new product development.
Your Profile / Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
0-5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related roles.
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems.
Experience with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and ERP systems preferred.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Six Sigma exposure preferred.
Exposure to automation and robotics preferred.
Willingness to learn and develop technical skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $77,000 - $86,000 per year. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States. The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.
Please note: This position is based in the United States and does not offer visa or work sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.
GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.
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