Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide engineering support for new product startups and continuous improvement efforts. The role involves championing projects aimed at improving throughput and reducing costs through various engineering practices. Candidates should have a BS in engineering and relevant experience, particularly in automotive sectors. This is a fully onsite position located in Bloomington, MN.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years manufacturing engineer experience.
• Prefer automotive experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides manufacturing engineering support for new product startups.
• Champions projects to improve throughput and yield.
• Provides leadership in new product launches and continuous improvement.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Cost reduction

PPAP

FMEA

Fixture design

Education

BS in engineering field

Tools

TS 16949

APQP

DFMEA

PFMEA

SPC

Lean Systems

Root Cause Analysis

Corrective and Preventive Actions (8D)

Job description

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Description

Provides manufacturing engineering support for new product startups, continuous improvement, waste reduction, problem solving, and cost reduction activities in support of company goals and objectives. Conducts business in accordance with company practices & policies to promote the company's public image.

Champions projects to improve throughput, yield, and ergonomics with an emphasis on reducing operating expenses through automation, error proofing, and waste reductions.

Develops plant area expertise and provides skilled troubleshooting by participating in cross-functional teams. Provides leadership in new product launches and continuous improvement efforts.

Identifies, justifies, and submits capital project documentation for approval, and coordinates the purchasing, installation, and testing of equipment and machinery prior to release to production.

Participates in problem-solving and development teams, working as a liaison between the factory floor and Development Engineering. Participates in APQP teams representing the plant.

Provides leadership in safe plant operations. Participates on safety or ergonomics committees to provide input and solutions in problematic areas.

Generates, maintains, and monitors process operating parameters, capacity and utilization data, routing, and bills of material information, as well as TS16949 manufacturing and production documentation.

Supports ISO14001 environmental efforts during the engineering design and improvement process.

Skills

• Manufacturing engineering
• Process improvement
• Lean manufacturing
• Manufacturing
• Engineer
• Process
• Improvements
• Cost reduction
• PPAP
• FMEA
• Fixture design

Qualifications

• BS in engineering field
• 3-5 years manufacturing engineer experience
• Prefer automotive experience
• Experience with TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, SPC, Lean Systems, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Actions (8D)

Position Details

• Experience Level: Intermediate
• Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 per year
• Workplace: Fully onsite in Bloomington, MN
• Application Deadline: May 26, 2025