Manufacturing Engineer
Worthington Enterprises · Chilton, WI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Worthington Enterprises (metals) in Chilton, WI.
- Tools it names
- Tooling, SolidWorks, AutoCAD
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $93k–$120k.
Median of the low and high ends of 15 live postings that list pay, out of 46 manufacturing engineer openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 45 other live manufacturing postings in Wisconsin.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $93k–$120k, from 15 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 54%
- Lean 43%
- New product launch 37%
- Machining 33%
- Team leadership 33%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 28%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Worthington Enterprises in Chilton
2 other open roles at this site.
- Continuous Improvement Analyst · Lean / CI · Specialist
- Maintenance Technician · Reliability · Technician
Manufacturing Engineer at Worthington Enterprises in other locations
Worthington Enterprises lists this title in 2 places. Pick the plant you can get to.
- West Warwick, RI · $85k–$139k
Full description from Worthington EnterprisesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Assists in troubleshooting draw press and draw press tooling problems.
- ◆Designs/develops production draw press tooling and fixturing.
- ◆Assists in capital equipment rebuilding or replacement projects.
- ◆Troubleshoots brazing furnace operations.
- ◆Manages engineering tooling records.
- ◆Liaison to outside tooling and support services.
- ◆Other duties as assigned.
Desired Experience
- ✓2 plus years of manufacturing experience in a similar role
- ✓Strong CAD skills; SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Windows
- ✓Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills
- ✓Customer service focused
In addition to a great working environment, employees have access to the following benefit and perks:
- ✓Competitive Pay: Base salary plus quarterly profit-sharing bonuses with no cap!
- ✓Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one, with HSA contributions included. 401k with company match.
- ✓Perks: On-site gym, nurse, and barbershop.
- ✓Career Growth: Opportunities for training, career development, and tuition assistance.
Worthington Enterprises is proud to foster an inclusive workplace where employees are empowered to innovate, grow, and contribute their unique strengths. Your talents may be a fit for this role or other opportunities across our organization—apply today to explore your potential. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and hiring process; if you need assistance using our careers website, please contact careers@wthg.com.
Worthington Enterprises is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that improve everyday lives by elevating spaces and experiences. The company operates with two primary business segments: Building Performance Solutions and Trade & Specialty Solutions. Our deeply held Philosophy is rooted in the Golden Rule – we treat our customers, employees, investors and suppliers as we would like to be treated.
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We are looking to add a Manufacturing Engineer to the team. This individual provides technical assistance to production support in day to day production problem resolution; management of production improvement projects; tool design and procurement and installation of capital equipment. This role requires a high attention to detail as the key position results include but are not limited to reducing equipment down time; attaining higher production rates; reduced labor costs; and cross training of production support personnel. This position utilizes strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills to identify, develop and follow through on a course of action relative to draw press and other capital equipment repair and replacement.