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Mechanical Design Engineer

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19 August 2026

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Mechanical Designers Engineer Jobs

Job Description

Join STS Technical Services and make a significant impact as a Mechanical Design Engineer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, working for Global Power Components. This role is ideal for someone passionate about playing a key role in the design and manufacturing of tanks and enclosures in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will be engaged in a variety of design and engineering tasks, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and timely delivery of projects to production.

Responsibilities

  • Design and detail components in support of quotations, orders, and manufacturing projects.
  • Solve emerging issues, develop corrective actions, and implement solutions to enhance production efficiency.
  • Collaborate closely with production teams to ensure design specifications and shop capabilities align.
  • Engage in non-mechanical design tasks, including software troubleshooting, vendor communication, and customer interaction.
  • Lead manufacturing and productivity improvements, focusing on both immediate and strategic solutions.
  • Work intensively with manufacturing teams to innovate and implement production processes for new products.
  • Conduct pre and post-reviews of projects to drive continuous improvements and cost reductions.

Requirements

  • Candidates must have at least 3-5 years of similar and recent work experience.
  • Proficient in SOLIDWORKS with an expectation to pass a practical test during the hiring process.
  • Experience with ERP systems, particularly PDM, is beneficial.
  • Strong background in sheet-metal and weldment design.
  • Familiar with various manufacturing processes and comfortable in a dynamic environment.
  • Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design, or a related field is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Global Power Components is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status.

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Industrial Engineer

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19 August 2026

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Industrial Engineers Jobs

STS Technical Services is currently seeking a proactive Industrial Engineer to join our team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at Global Power Components. The ideal candidate will be involved in hands-on support and continuous improvement projects for the production of engineered-to-order (ETO) products. This role offers the opportunity to create and refine standard operating procedures, contribute to production and quality goals, and engage in innovative projects like fixture design and capital equipment assessments.

Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on support for day-to-day production challenges and contribute to mid and long-term continuous improvement projects.
  • Develop and refine standard operating procedures, focusing on safety, ergonomics, and production efficiency.
  • Lead quality and production goal assessments and improvements, serving as a technical liaison for production staff and management.
  • Engage in special projects including fixture design, capital equipment evaluation, and project scoping.
  • Play a key role in team leadership and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Safety, Quality Control, and Purchasing.

Requirements

  • Deep understanding of and ability to become a subject matter expert in manufacturing processes.
  • Strong interest in a hands-on, dynamic role on the production floor, capable of managing multiple projects with shifting priorities.
  • Effective teamwork skills, able to collaborate with other engineers and departments.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.

Reports To

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

Equal Opportunity Statement

Global Power Components is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status.

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Electrical Engineering Technician

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19 August 2026

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Electrical Engineering Technicians

At STS Technical Services, we provide industry-leading staffing solutions for a range of sectors, including aerospace, industrial, and manufacturing. We’re currently seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Technician to join our team in Milwaukee. If you’re passionate about electrical systems, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are looking to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Test complex electrical assemblies involving low voltage (up to 480VAC) power circuits, control circuits, and ancillary systems to ensure optimal performance and safety.
  • Create comprehensive testing reports and safety documentation, ensuring all equipment is functioning per required specifications.
  • Provide valuable feedback on design issues and actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Train production team members on best practices to reduce common installation issues, fostering a culture of quality and efficiency.
  • Identify opportunities for prebuilding assemblies to improve production timelines and workflow efficiency.
  • Ensure a safety-first mindset by working safely and encouraging safe practices in the workplace.
  • Maintain and properly store tools and equipment, ensuring the longevity and safety of company assets.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in commercial or industrial electrical environments.
  • Journeyman Electrician License preferred but not required.
  • Proficiency in conduit bending, wire installation, terminations, troubleshooting, and the use of electrical testing equipment.
  • Strong ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints.
  • Valid driver’s license for local travel as needed.
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Ability to pass a competency test and pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.
  • Willingness to mentor and train less experienced team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

Why STS Technical Services?

  • Industry Leadership: Join a top-tier company specializing in staffing solutions across aerospace, manufacturing, and defense.
  • Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and skill advancement.
  • Supportive Work Environment: Work in a collaborative environment with a team that values expertise and ongoing training.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today to join a team that values innovation, safety, and quality!

Equal Opportunity Statement

Global Power Components is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status.

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Mechanical Design Engineer (New Product Development)

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19 August 2026

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Mechanical Designers Engineer Jobs

STS Technical Services is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer to support a growing manufacturing operation focused on new product development and product redesign. In this role, you will lead mechanical design initiatives from concept through production while ensuring designs are manufacturable, cost effective, and fully documented.

If you have strong CAD experience, understand manufacturing processes, and thrive in a fast paced engineering environment, this opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact.

Position Summary

The Mechanical Design Engineer will focus on new product development and continuous improvement of existing products. This role requires delivering robust mechanical designs while maintaining accurate engineering documentation, managing product data, and supporting cross functional collaboration with manufacturing, supply chain, and operations teams.

Success in this position is measured by design quality, execution reliability, cost impact, and effective documentation of engineering systems.

Core Responsibilities

New Product Development

  • Lead mechanical design from concept through production release
  • Develop complete and accurate 3D models, drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
  • Perform required engineering analyses and participate in structured design reviews
  • Support prototype builds, testing, and validation

Existing Product Redesign & Continuous Improvement

  • Execute cost reduction and value engineering initiatives
  • Improve reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability of existing products
  • Process Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) in accordance with change control procedures
  • Support root cause analysis and corrective actions

Product Data Management (PDM)

  • Maintain accurate CAD models, drawings, and revision history
  • Ensure proper file structure, naming conventions, and version control
  • Release documentation through formal workflows
  • Maintain complete and accurate BOM structures

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

  • Ensure BOMs transferred to ERP are accurate and aligned with released drawings
  • Support part number creation and configuration accuracy
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain and Operations to resolve BOM discrepancies
  • Ensure engineering changes are properly reflected in ERP before production implementation

Engineering Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure designs meet performance requirements and applicable standards
  • Apply GD&T and engineering best practices consistently
  • Maintain full compliance with internal design control procedures

Additional Responsibilities & Accountability

Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFM/DFA)

  • Proactively design for efficient manufacturing, assembly, and serviceability
  • Engage manufacturing teams early to validate feasibility and reduce downstream issues
  • Minimize custom components when standard solutions are viable

Risk Management

  • Identify technical risks early in the design cycle
  • Conduct DFMEA or structured risk reviews when appropriate
  • Propose mitigation plans before issues impact project schedules or cost

Product Lifecycle Support

  • Support production ramp up and pilot builds
  • Provide technical assistance for field issues when required
  • Maintain long term product documentation integrity

Continuous Improvement

  • Identify opportunities for design standardization and modularity
  • Improve internal engineering processes where inefficiencies are identified
  • Stay current on relevant materials, manufacturing methods, and engineering tools

Professional Conduct & Ownership

  • Take responsibility for design outcomes, both positive and negative
  • Communicate clearly and professionally across departments
  • Manage time and priorities without constant oversight

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with some of the largest names in aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial production. Our team connects highly skilled professionals with organizations that rely on technical expertise, operational excellence, and strong engineering leadership.

We are committed to helping talented professionals build meaningful careers while supporting industry leaders with the workforce they need to succeed.

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Senior Quality Engineer

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19 August 2026

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Senior Quality Engineer Job in Brookfield, Wisconsin STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is hiring a Senior Quality Engineer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is a high-impact role supporting a growing manufacturing client, focused on leading advanced quality initiatives, strengthening quality systems, and driving continuous improvement across multiple product lines. If you know how to take APQP from theory to execution and hold teams accountable to real results, this is your lane.

Position Overview

Our client is a growing manufacturing company located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to lead advanced quality initiatives, drive systemic improvements, and strengthen manufacturing quality systems across multiple product lines. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who excels at implementing APQP, leading cross-functional problem-solving, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.

You will serve as a technical authority on quality engineering practices, owning the development, deployment, and sustainment of quality processes that directly impact product reliability, customer satisfaction, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead complex Quality Improvement and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives across fabrication, welding, paint, and assembly operations to reduce defects, improve process capability, and enhance customer experience.
  • Own and implement APQP, including PFD (Process Flow Diagram), PFMEA (Design and Process), and Control Plan, and validation activities for new and existing products.
  • Drive structured problem solving using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and other root cause methodologies; ensure robust corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are implemented and sustained.
  • Develop, optimize, and maintain quality documentation such as inspection standards, control plans, and SOPs to ensure process consistency and compliance.
  • Analyze quality performance data, identify trends, and present actionable insights to leadership with clear recommendations.
  • Support internal and supplier audits, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and other applicable standards; partner with suppliers to improve incoming quality and reduce supply chain risk.
  • Mentor and coach production teams on quality tools, defect prevention, and best practices to elevate overall quality maturity.
  • Collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain to ensure quality requirements are integrated throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Support quality readiness and process validation for new product introductions and engineering changes.
  • Travel between three local sites (within 5 miles) as needed.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of progressive Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in metal fabrication, painting, welding, or mechanical and electrical assembly.
  • Proven experience implementing APQP, PFMEA, control plans, and other core quality engineering tools such as SPC, MSA Gage R&R, and process capability analysis.
  • Strong command of continuous improvement methodologies including Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen with demonstrated results in reducing defects and improving process capability.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Minitab, or similar; experience with ERP systems (Epicor preferred) and SharePoint is a plus.
  • Skilled in structured problem solving, quality metrics, and process validation.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and project management abilities.
  • Professional certifications such as CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt, or Black Belt are highly desirable.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field required; advanced degree a plus.
  • Fluency in English; Spanish language skills are an advantage.

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with some of the largest names in the aerospace, manufacturing, industrial, and defense industries. We connect skilled professionals with opportunities that demand precision, accountability, and real-world expertise. When you work with STS, you are backed by a team that understands the work and moves at your speed.

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Supplier Quality Engineer

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19 August 2026

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Supplier Quality Engineers Jobs

STS Technical Services is hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role supports a growing manufacturing client and is focused on strengthening supplier performance, reducing quality escapes, and driving process-based quality improvements across the supply chain. If you know how to hold suppliers accountable while building real partnerships, this is where you make an impact.

Position Overview

Our client is a growing manufacturing company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is seeking a motivated Supplier Quality Engineer to join their team.

This role is ideal for someone enthusiastic about Supplier Quality and experienced in working collaboratively with suppliers, internal production teams, and purchasing or supply chain groups. The Supplier Quality Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring smooth operations with minimal quality escapes by utilizing process-based thinking and risk mitigation strategies.

Position Responsibilities

  • Receiving Inspection: Develop and implement a robust Receiving Inspection plan based on supplier quality performance, part and process criticality, and risk. Utilize statistical sampling plans as needed.
  • Supplier Audits and Qualifications: Lead on-site audits and evaluate suppliers on their manufacturing and supporting processes to ensure adherence to ISO 9001 quality standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Supplier Performance Monitoring: Review and implement supplier performance monitoring processes in collaboration with Purchasing. Analyze trends in supplier quality escapes and recommend improvement plans to enhance supplier performance.
  • Problem Solving: Collaborate with suppliers to investigate and resolve quality issues. Lead resolution of complex issues using advanced problem-solving tools to identify root causes and implement effective preventive measures, including design and process improvements.
  • Supplier Quality PPM and DPU Improvement: Provide quality support for operations by working closely with production teams to address supplier-related issues. Formalize data collection on supplier defects and drive improvement initiatives.
  • Supplier Process Validation: Lead supplier process validation activities including FAI, PPAP, and Gage R&R to support APQP and ensure product consistency.
  • Industry Trends and Innovation: Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies and provide recommendations to leadership based on new insights.
  • Compliance: Understand and comply with all applicable company policies and rules.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a similar technical field with 5 years of experience in quality engineering focused on supplier quality within manufacturing, or an associate degree with 10 years of experience.
  • Knowledge of quality tools such as APQP, FMEA, Control Plan, Gage R&R, CTQ, SPC, 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, Pareto, and control charts is a plus.
  • Experience in sheet metal fabrication, welding, paint, and electrical or mechanical assembly processes is a plus.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data analysis tools including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab, Power BI, or similar. Experience with ERP systems such as Epicor and SharePoint is a plus.
  • Certification such as CQE or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt is a plus.
  • Fluent in English; additional languages such as Spanish are an advantage.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to build trust, resolve conflict, and foster collaboration across diverse teams.
  • Effective communication skills including written, verbal, listening, and presentation abilities. Ability to engage stakeholders outside the quality function in a technical capacity.
  • Estimated travel to supplier locations: 20 to 25 percent.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact on product quality and customer satisfaction

Working Conditions

  • Manufacturing and office environment with the ability to operate standard office equipment

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with some of the largest names in the aerospace, manufacturing, industrial, and defense industries. We connect skilled professionals with opportunities that demand precision, accountability, and real-world expertise. When you work with STS, you are backed by a team that understands the work and moves at your speed.

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Senior Industrial Engineer

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19 August 2026

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Industrial Engineer Jobs

STS Technical Services is hiring Senior Industrial Engineers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

STS Technical Services is seeking an experienced Senior Industrial Engineer to support a rapidly growing manufacturing operation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role is built for engineers who know how to improve throughput, eliminate bottlenecks, and drive measurable operational performance inside complex manufacturing environments.

If you are hands-on, data-driven, and comfortable working directly on the production floor to improve processes across fabrication, welding, paint, assembly, and shipping operations, this opportunity aligns with your skill set.

Position Summary

The Senior Industrial Engineer will lead manufacturing improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, quality, safety, and long-term operational scalability. This position supports an engineered-to-order manufacturing environment and requires strong collaboration across production, supply chain, quality, engineering, and leadership teams.

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead plant-wide continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, safety, and cost reduction
  • Analyze and optimize workflows across fabrication, welding, paint, assembly, and shipping operations
  • Develop labor standards, staffing plans, capacity models, and production metrics
  • Identify production bottlenecks and implement sustainable process improvements to increase throughput and improve on-time delivery
  • Design and improve plant layouts, workstation ergonomics, material flow systems, and factory organization
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions related to downtime, scrap, rework, and operational inefficiencies
  • Create and maintain SOPs, standard work documentation, and operational best practices
  • Evaluate automation opportunities, capital equipment investments, and ROI-driven manufacturing improvements
  • Partner with Production, Quality, Safety, Supply Chain, and Engineering leadership teams to execute operational priorities
  • Mentor junior engineers and support the development of a continuous improvement culture throughout the facility

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • 5 to 15 years of Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering experience in a production environment
  • Strong background in metal fabrication, welding, heavy manufacturing, job shop, or engineered-to-order manufacturing environments preferred
  • Proven success implementing Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, value stream mapping, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Experience with labor studies, line balancing, plant layout development, capacity planning, and KPI management
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn operational data into measurable improvements
  • Comfortable leading projects and influencing cross-functional teams without direct authority
  • ERP and MRP system experience required
  • CAD experience preferred
  • Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement training is a plus

What Success Looks Like

  • Improved plant throughput and labor efficiency
  • Reduced bottlenecks, waste, scrap, and rework
  • Better production flow and stronger on-time delivery performance
  • Standardized manufacturing processes that support future operational growth
  • Increased operational discipline and process consistency across departments

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with some of the largest names in aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial operations. We connect experienced professionals with opportunities that drive operational performance, innovation, and long-term growth.

If you are ready to lead high-impact manufacturing improvement initiatives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, apply today.

STS Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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19 August 2026

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer Jobs

STS Technical Services is hiring Senior Manufacturing Engineers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

STS Technical Services is seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve manufacturing operations for a rapidly growing production environment in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role is built for engineers who understand how to bridge engineering, operations, and supply chain execution while driving measurable improvements across the shop floor.

If you have strong manufacturing experience, Epicor ERP knowledge, and the ability to improve production processes inside an engineered-to-order environment, this opportunity aligns with your skill set.

Position Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will provide day-to-day production support while improving manufacturing workflows, ERP accuracy, labor efficiency, and operational execution. This position supports fabrication, welding, paint, assembly, and final integration operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on scalability and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day engineering support for fabrication, welding, paint, assembly, and final integration operations
  • Translate customer drawings, specifications, and engineered designs into effective manufacturing plans and routings
  • Develop and maintain bills of materials, labor standards, routings, and work instructions within Epicor ERP
  • Optimize manufacturing processes to improve throughput, reduce waste, and increase quality and on-time delivery
  • Troubleshoot production issues and implement practical corrective actions that minimize downtime
  • Partner with Production leadership teams to improve scheduling readiness, material flow, and shop floor execution
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on labor efficiency, cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, and workflow optimization
  • Audit ERP data integrity related to jobs, methods, materials, production transactions, and costing
  • Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and custom orders from release through production
  • Collaborate with Industrial Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Design Engineering teams on operational initiatives
  • Assist with fixture design, tooling improvements, automation opportunities, and capital equipment projects
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote manufacturing best practices throughout the operation

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred
  • 5 to 15 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a production environment
  • Hands-on Epicor ERP experience strongly preferred, including routings, BOMs, job methods, costing, engineering changes, and production transactions
  • Experience in metal fabrication, welding, heavy equipment, power systems, or engineered-to-order manufacturing environments highly preferred
  • Strong ability to read technical drawings, fabrication prints, and customer specifications
  • Experience creating SOPs, standard work instructions, routings, and scalable manufacturing documentation
  • Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement tools
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively between engineering offices and production teams
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • CAD experience is a plus

What Success Looks Like

  • Improved shop floor execution and fewer production disruptions
  • Accurate routings, BOMs, and manufacturing data within Epicor ERP
  • Increased labor efficiency and improved production throughput
  • Reduced rework, waste, and schedule delays
  • Stronger coordination between Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain
  • Scalable manufacturing systems that support long-term company growth

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with some of the largest names in aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and industrial operations. We connect experienced professionals with opportunities that drive operational performance, manufacturing efficiency, and long-term growth.

If you are ready to support high-impact manufacturing operations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, apply today.

STS Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Electrical Controls Engineer

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14 August 2026

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STS Technical Services is hiring an Electrical Controls Engineer in Butler, Wisconsin. This role is ideal for an experienced controls engineer with strong PLC programming, servo drive, HMI, automation, electrical panel design and project management experience.

The Electrical Controls Engineer will design, implement, troubleshoot and optimize advanced automation and control systems for manufacturing equipment. This position supports new and existing systems including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives and safety devices while helping deliver projects from concept through installation, start-up and commissioning.

Position Summary

The Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for creating, modifying and maintaining controls specifications for manufacturing equipment and automated systems. This role requires technical expertise in system integration, PLC programming, HMI development, motion control, safety programming, electrical panel layouts and project execution.

You will work closely with mechanical engineers, customers, vendors and internal teams to develop reliable, efficient and safe automation solutions that meet project requirements, customer expectations and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment
  • Program PLCs and configure servo drives
  • Develop HMI systems and electrical panel layouts
  • Lead projects by delivering advanced technical solutions throughout the project lifecycle
  • Conduct project status reviews to ensure alignment with timelines, budgets and customer satisfaction
  • Develop system integration solutions for assembly line automation, motion control and safety programming
  • Maintain accurate documentation for electrical and control system designs, modifications and material lists
  • Partner with mechanical engineers to integrate electrical systems with machinery
  • Troubleshoot and optimize existing control systems to improve efficiency, reliability and safety
  • Participate in project estimation, proposal preparation and business development activities
  • Prepare and evaluate RFQs to vendors
  • Coordinate vendor quotes and manage vendor relationships
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations and company policies
  • Travel to customer sites for equipment start-up, drive setup, PLC code checkout and system commissioning
  • Travel is estimated at less than 25 percent but may increase based on customer demand

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical controls engineering and manufacturing automation required
  • Strong proficiency in PLC programming required
  • Strong proficiency in servo drive programming required
  • HMI development experience required
  • Allen-Bradley experience required
  • Experience with motion control required
  • Experience with safety programming required
  • Experience developing highly automated systems required
  • Robotics experience preferred
  • Expertise in control panel design required
  • Experience with wiring diagrams required
  • Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems required
  • Familiarity with industry standards including NEC, UL508A and NFPA required
  • Strong problem-solving, critical thinking and project management skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Experience with customer and vendor management
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks Electrical preferred
  • Ability to travel domestically as needed
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States

Company Benefits

  • 100 percent paid premiums for medical, dental, life insurance and short-term disability
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) program with company match contributions
  • Annual profit sharing
  • Annual bonus
  • Up to 100 percent tuition reimbursement programs
  • PTO with 8 paid holidays

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, see, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The duties performed by this position are primarily in an office setting, although this position may occasionally take the employee to the shop floor. While performing duties on the shop floor, the employee may be exposed to loud noise, fumes, or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, hazards, or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with some of the largest names in aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial industries. Our professional recruitment teams connect skilled professionals with career opportunities at client locations throughout the United States and around the world.

If you want to speak with a Recruiting Professional directly, call 1-800-359-4787.

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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28 July 2026

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer Jobs

STS Technical Services is hiring a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Brookfield, Wisconsin. This full-time, first-shift position supports new job launches for complex precision-machined components used in aerospace, military, oil and gas, and industrial applications.

The ideal candidate will have extensive manufacturing experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a thorough understanding of traditional machining, specialized manufacturing processes, CAD/CAM systems, blueprint reading and GD&T.

Position Overview

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading new job launch projects from preparation through delivery. This position works across internal departments, outside suppliers and customer teams to support technical requirements, quality expectations, production schedules and project costs.

Success in this role is measured by the ability to deliver new job launch parts on time, ensure components meet technical requirements, maintain startup costs within budget and develop manufacturing processes with the potential to remain profitable during ongoing production.

Job Details

  • Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer
  • Location: Brookfield, Wisconsin
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Shift: First Shift
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

  • Gather, organize and report project status to customers, executive leadership, plant leadership and outside suppliers
  • Lead new job launch projects across all functional areas of the organization
  • Maintain hands-on involvement in new job launch activities from preparation through delivery
  • Monitor all elements of new job launch implementation
  • Facilitate the resolution of manufacturing issues involving fixtures, tooling and programming
  • Work with Quality Assurance personnel and customers to resolve quality and inspection issues
  • Communicate scheduling requirements to Operations, Scheduling, Planning, Purchasing, Supplier Management and Quality Assurance
  • Identify when additional action is needed to meet project goals and communicate those needs appropriately
  • Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and customer requirements
  • Solve technical problems with customers, office personnel and shop floor teams
  • Monitor project costs and address potential overruns
  • Resolve scheduling conflicts involving limited resources throughout the supply chain
  • Manage, track and report new job launch costs against established plans
  • Evaluate expected production unit costs and report findings to executive management
  • Support high-probability project quotes
  • Participate in customer site visits and teleconferences
  • Generate ideas for manufacturing methods
  • Gather technical information before project startup
  • Support company core values and organizational priorities
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • More than 10 years of experience in an equivalent role within a manufacturing organization
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing and machining processes
  • CAD/CAM knowledge
  • Strong blueprint reading skills
  • Ability to interpret GD&T
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Excellent organizational and accountability skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively throughout the supply chain

Preferred Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another technical field

Benefits

  • 10 paid holidays
  • Service-based paid time off
  • Quarterly Gainsharing
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Additional insurance options
  • On-site fitness center
  • On-site medical clinic
  • Weekly pay
  • Company-provided uniforms
  • Safety shoe allowance
  • Performance-based merit raises
  • Climate-controlled work environment
  • Free employee coffee

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial organizations across the United States. We connect skilled professionals with career opportunities where their experience can make an immediate impact.

Apply Today

If you have extensive manufacturing experience and the leadership skills needed to guide complex new job launches, apply today to join STS Technical Services as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Brookfield, Wisconsin.

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STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.

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