Junior Manufacturing Engineer — Lean & Production Liaison

Benchmark; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Benchmark, a leader in precision manufacturing, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer Liaison to guide product production from design through manufacturing. You will connect Design, Procurement, Assembly and Quality to promote efficient, well-organized operations.

Essentially, you will review designs for manufacturability, assist in make-vs-buy decisions, and support tooling, MRB, and process improvements while collaborating across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0-2 years manufacturing engineering experience in a precision machine shop environment.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Strong customer service and client focus.

Responsibilities

• Attends design reviews and provides product evaluations to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
• Reviews engineering design drawings prior to Production Release for compatibility with manufacturing techniques.
• Assists in make/buy evaluations and vendor capabilities decisions.
• Manages tooling, fixtures, and equipment requirements for manufacturing operations.
• Participates in MRB and dispositioning of discrepant material/assemblies.
• Participates in CCB reviews to ensure design changes are manufacturable.
• Monitors daily production activities and recommends efficiency improvements.
• Collaborates with Methods and Tooling to interpret product drawings for tooling and processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors of Science in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

WebEx

Job description

Benchmark, a leader in precision manufacturing, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer Liaison to guide product production from design through manufacturing. You will connect Design, Procurement, Assembly and Quality to promote efficient, well-organized operations.

Essentially, you will review designs for manufacturability, assist in make-vs-buy decisions, and support tooling, MRB, and process improvements while collaborating across functions.