Manufacturing Engineer

Quanex is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Rice Lake, WI.

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for controlling multiple project activities in the areas of product/process design, product/process modifications, manufacturability studies, plant usage, plant layouts, capital investments and engineering documentation.

We Offer You!

• Competitive Salary


• Bonus Potential


• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years


• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP


• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans


• Employer-paid disability plans and life insurance


• Paid Time Off & Holidays


• Flexible Work Schedules


• Tuition support for degree and continuous education


• Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment

What’s attractive about the Manufacturing Engineer position?

• Opportunity to work with a great team


• Supportive & collaborative culture


• The Company LIVES its values

What Success Looks Like:

• Drive capital project innovation by preparing R.F.E.s for new tools and equipment, leading initiatives that are large in scope, technically complex, and deliver long-term operational and profitability gains.


• Lead end-to-end design estimation, evaluating feasibility and defining timelines for design, assembly, testing, and total project cost.


• Build strong business cases by analyzing financial impact—including labor savings, efficiency improvements, scrap reduction, and safety enhancements—using metrics such as IRR and payback period.


• Develop comprehensive manufacturing documentation to ensure product readiness, including Bills of Materials, flow charts, part and assembly drawings, and detailed schematics (air, lubrication, hydraulics, and piping layouts).


• Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical engineering to translate design intent into efficient, streamlined system performance without unnecessary complexity.


• Manage full project lifecycles, driving execution from concept through implementation while ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with organizational goals.


• Provide technical leadership and support across departments, divisions, and customers to ensure successful project outcomes and continuous improvement.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering discipline or equivalent experience to prove capabilities.


• Minimum of two years’ experience as a product/design/mechanical/manufacturing engineer or related engineering field.


• Proficient in project management and communication skills.


• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess problems or issues with manufacturing equipment.


• Fluent in SolidWorks and other applicable engineering programs.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

The salary range for this position is $73,000 to $110,000 per year w/ bonus potential

Click the link below to learn more about what we do in our Rice Lake, WI facility.

Rice Lake Spotlight Video

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.

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