Manufacturing Engineer

DOC Services Inc.

Lake City (MN)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 105,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Nine (9) Paid Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short and long term disability

401K plan

Great work-life balance

Friendly, collaborative team

Job summary

Valley Craft Industries in Lake City, Minnesota, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead development and manufacturing of material handling and storage products. You will execute process development, design verification, validation, equipment troubleshooting, line balancing, and layout design to ensure successful product launches.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage multiple projects, apply ISO manufacturing standards, and drive cost reduction while maintaining quality.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical engineering or related field.
2–5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
Strong understanding of ISO manufacturing regulations.
Experience designing and developing manufacturing processes and equipment.
Knowledge of statistical process control and process validation.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong written communication and ability to work across teams.
Proficiency with Excel, Project, Outlook; AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

Manage projects to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
Plan, coordinate, and resource tasks across cross-functional teams.
Problem-solve and perform root cause analysis for technical issues.
Assess and reduce safety risks in manufacturing and improve ergonomics.
Establish run rates, balance work, and ensure smooth material flow.
Improve product quality with quality control and mistake-proofing.
Drive cost reductions through labor and material efficiency.
Support new product launches and maintain effective communication.

Skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

Project

Outlook

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

Company Overview

Valley Craft Industries is a local manufacturing operation producing high-quality metal storage and material-handling products used by customers across the country. We offer steady work, an organized and safety-focused shop, and a team-oriented environment where people tend to stay and grow. If you’re looking for a stable manufacturing job with consistent hours and opportunities to learn multiple skills, Valley Craft is a great place to build a career.

One of the top Industrial Cabinet makers in the world!

Position Summary

We are looking for an energetic and creative Manufacturing Engineer in Lake City, Minnesota. You will play a crucial role in the development and manufacturing of material handling and storage products. You will be responsible for executing engineering activities, including but not limited to process development, design verification and validation, process validation, equipment troubleshooting, line balancing, and layout design to ensure the successful development and launch of products for our clients. Will consider a 5 day – 8 hour schedule or 4 day – 10 hour schedule with core hours that aligns with the production schedule.

What You’ll Do

Managing?small to large scale projects to achieve timely improvements to Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost metrics.
Project management skills, including planning, coordinating, and resourcing tasks amongst cross-functional teams.
Problem-solving, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting to quickly propose and implement effective solutions to technical problems.
Assess?and eliminate?safety?risks?in the manufacturing environment and drive improvements to ergonomics?throughout the production process.
Establish production run rates, balance standard work, create smooth flow of material and finished?product.
Improve product quality?by building quality control and mistake-proofing into the manufacturing process.
Drive cost reduction through improved labor efficiency, improved material utilization, reduced defect rates
Support new product launches.?
All employees are expected to provide customer service, communicate in an effective manner both verbally and in writing, display professionalism and integrity, as well as work efficiently, effectively, and accurately. Successful employees take initiative, solve problems, display good judgment, and take ownership for delivering a high-quality product or service.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical engineering or a related field.
Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferred.
Strong understanding ISO manufacturing regulations.
Experience with designing and developing manufacturing processes and equipment.
Knowledge of statistical process control and process validation requirements.
Excellent problem-solving, root cause analysis, and analytical skills.
Strong technical writing skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite, primarily Excel, Project, Outlook; & AutoCAD
Preferred knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

General Competencies

Must be organized, ability to prioritize, and manage multiple tasks?and projects.?
Able to communicate, collaborate, and implement projects with internal and external customers.
Develop and implement manufacturing processes for new and existing products, ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Identify and implement process improvements to reduce waste, increase efficiency, quality, and reduce costs.
Project management including establishing and maintaining project timelines with some direct supervision.?
Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, procedures, and specifications.
Conduct process validations and design transfer activities.
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues to maintain stable and efficient manufacturing operations.
Stay updated with industry trends, technologies, and regulations related to medical device manufacturing.
Ability to adjust work schedule to meet deadlines and deliverables

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