Manufacturing Engineer

Darwin Recruitment; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Recruitment seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to join a growing precision manufacturing operation in Blaine, MN. You will act as the site SME for CNC machining, lead complex manufacturing programs, and drive process improvements across the facility.

You will collaborate with customers, production, engineering, and suppliers to develop robust processes, support new product introductions, and implement advanced manufacturing technologies.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in precision manufacturing with aerospace/medical device exposure.
• Strong CNC machining and GD&T knowledge.
• Experience leading capital projects and NPI.

Responsibilities

• Serve as site SME in CNC machining and precision manufacturing.
• Lead complex programs including NPI and CAPEX projects.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for complex components.
• Design fixtures, workholding, and manufacturing solutions.
• Establish standards and translate requirements into validated processes.

Skills

CNC machining

Precision manufacturing

NPI & CAPEX leadership

DFM principles

Root-cause troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring & leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join a growing precision manufacturing operation in Blaine, MN. This is a high-impact engineering role where you’ll serve as a technical SME for CNC machining, lead complex manufacturing programs, and drive process improvements across the site.

You’ll work closely with customers, production, engineering, and suppliers to develop robust manufacturing processes, support new product launches, improve existing operations, and implement advanced manufacturing technologies.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the site Subject Matter Expert in CNC machining and precision manufacturing.
• Lead complex programs including NPI, multi-line launches, automation/robotics, and CAPEX projects.
• Develop, optimize, and validate manufacturing processes for complex precision components.
• Design and build fixtures, workholding, and manufacturing solutions.
• Apply DFM principles to improve manufacturability, quality, cost, and throughput.
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead engineering and supplier change requests (ECRs) and evaluate cross-functional impacts.
• Develop and standardize work instructions, routers, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Establish engineering standards and best practices across the facility.
• Work directly with customers to translate technical and contract requirements into validated manufacturing processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop other engineers and technical team members.
• Support automation, equipment selection, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent technical experience.
• 4+ years of manufacturing/process engineering experience within precision manufacturing, aerospace, medical device, or a similar industry.
• Strong hands‑on experience with CNC machining and precision manufacturing processes.
• Advanced knowledge of GD&T, blueprint interpretation, tolerancing, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience designing fixtures and workholding solutions.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Proven experience leading capital projects, process improvements, NPI, or other large‑scale manufacturing initiatives.

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