Entry-Level Manufacturing Engineer – Lean & DFM

Benchmark; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Benchmark in Rochester, MN is seeking a Manufacturing Liaison Engineer to drive production readiness from design through all phases of production. You will liaison between the Program Design, Procurement, Assembly, and Quality to promote an efficient and well-organized manufacturing operation.

Typical duties include attending design reviews, evaluating producibility, and supporting make/buy decisions while advancing Lean projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering preferred or equivalent
• 0–2 years manufacturing engineering in a precision machine shop environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel as required
• Understanding of Lean Sigma concepts and continuous improvement tools

Responsibilities

• Attends design reviews and provides product evaluations for manufacturability.
• Assists in reviewing engineering drawings prior to Production Release for producibility.
• Assists in make/buy evaluations and compares in-house vs outside vendor capabilities.
• Evaluates tooling, fixtures, and equipment requirements for manufacturing.
• Participates in MRB and dispositioning of discrepant material/assemblies.
• Participates in CCB reviews to ensure changes are producible.
• Monitors daily production and suggests material/labor efficiency improvements.
• Coordinates with Methods and Tooling for drawings, tools, and processes.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Education

B.S. Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

WebEx

Job description

Benchmark in Rochester, MN is seeking a Manufacturing Liaison Engineer to drive production readiness from design through all phases of production. You will liaison between the Program Design, Procurement, Assembly, and Quality to promote an efficient and well-organized manufacturing operation.

Typical duties include attending design reviews, evaluating producibility, and supporting make/buy decisions while advancing Lean projects and continuous improvement initiatives.