Manufacturing Engineer

THE RIGHT STAFF; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Right Staff, a leading staffing firm, is partnering with an established manufacturing organization to identify a Manufacturing Engineer who will support production, optimize processes, and introduce new products to improve overall manufacturing performance.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working on the production floor, analyzing processes, and collaborating across departments. 100% onsite in Minneapolis, MN with a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other CI methodologies.
• Experience with new product introductions, process development, tooling, fixtures, and process validation.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, work cells, tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
• Conduct workflow, time, and capacity analyses to improve throughput and resource utilization.
• Create standardized work instructions, visual aids, routings, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Provide hands-on engineering support to production, troubleshooting issues and implementing practical solutions.
• Lead and support Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct root cause analysis and support corrective actions for manufacturing issues.
• Partner with Engineering on new product development to ensure manufacturability and successful production launches.
• Develop, test, and validate processes for new products and equipment.
• Create and maintain technical drawings and documentation using SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Support equipment selection, installation, commissioning, and optimization.
• Design fixtures, jigs, and other manufacturing aids to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Planning, and Supply Chain teams to resolve operational challenges.
• Provide technical guidance and training to production employees as needed.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with ISO 9001 and revision control requirements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process Analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Project Management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

SolidWorks

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer – Onsite in Minneapolis, MNAre you a hands-on engineering professional who enjoys improving manufacturing processes, solving production challenges, and increasing efficiency? Do you have experience with Lean Manufacturing, process development, and new product introductions? This could be a great opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing operations.THE RIGHT STAFF is partnering with an established manufacturing organization to identify a Manufacturing Engineer who will support production, optimize processes, introduce new products, and improve overall manufacturing performance. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working on the production floor, analyzing processes, and collaborating across departments.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, work cells, tooling, fixtures, and equipment.Conduct workflow, time, and capacity analyses to improve throughput and resource utilization.Create standardized work instructions, visual aids, routings, and other manufacturing documentation.Provide hands-on engineering support to production, troubleshooting issues and implementing practical solutions.Lead and support Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve safety, quality, and productivity.Analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.Conduct root cause analysis and support corrective actions for manufacturing issues.Partner with Engineering on new product development to ensure manufacturability and successful production launches.Develop, test, and validate processes for new products and equipment.Create and maintain technical drawings and documentation using SolidWorks or similar CAD software.Support equipment selection, installation, commissioning, and optimization.Design fixtures, jigs, and other manufacturing aids to improve consistency and efficiency.Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Planning, and Supply Chain teams to resolve operational challenges.Provide technical guidance and training to production employees as needed.Maintain documentation in accordance with ISO 9001 and revision control requirements.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.3–7 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.Experience with new product introductions, process development, tooling, fixtures, and process validation.Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specifications.Strong organizational and project management abilities.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.SolidWorks or similar CAD experience preferred.ERP experience, particularly SAP, preferred.ISO 9001 manufacturing experience and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification are a plus.Ability to work throughout a manufacturing facility and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.POSITION BENEFITS, PAY, AND SCHEDULE:Full-Time, Direct Hire opportunity.$85,000–$95,000 annually, depending on experience.Monday–Friday schedule.100% onsite in Minneapolis, MN.TO APPLY:Please upload your resume to this job posting along with your contact information and a brief cover letter. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.THE RIGHT STAFF is committed to helping you succeed! Our experienced recruiting team works diligently to connect talented professionals with exceptional career opportunities. Let us help YOU build YOUR success!THE RIGHT STAFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.