Manufacturing Engineer

Gilder Search Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Konik is partnering with a growing manufacturing company to hire a Manufacturing Engineer in Minneapolis, MN. The role focuses on improving production processes, supporting new product introductions, and driving continuous improvement with hands-on collaboration with production teams.

You will work across Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to boost safety, efficiency, and overall performance, applying Lean, Six Sigma, data-driven problem solving, and CAD tools such

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3-7 years of experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience supporting new product introductions, process development, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing documentation.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, production, and operations teams.
• Experience supporting ISO 9001 environments and ERP systems (SAP preferred) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, work cells, tooling, fixtures, and equipment to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
• Provide hands-on engineering support to production teams by troubleshooting issues and implementing process improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and data-driven problem solving.
• Support new product introductions by developing, validating, and optimizing manufacturing processes.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, routings, engineering drawings, and process procedures.
• Design and modify tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing aids using SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Support equipment selection, installation, commissioning, and reliability improvement projects.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to resolve manufacturing challenges and improve operational performance.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

CAD/SolidWorks

Process Improvement

Reading drawings

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

SAP/ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP (SAP)

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Minneapolis, MN | Direct Hire | $85,000-95,000 | 100% Onsite

Konik is partnering with a growing manufacturing company seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve production processes, support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys working directly with production teams to solve problems, optimize processes, and implement practical manufacturing solutions. The Manufacturing Engineer will collaborate across Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to improve safety, efficiency, and overall operational performance.

Manufacturing Engineer Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, work cells, tooling, fixtures, and equipment to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
• Provide hands-on engineering support to production teams by troubleshooting issues and implementing process improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and data-driven problem solving.
• Support new product introductions by developing, validating, and optimizing manufacturing processes.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, routings, engineering drawings, and process procedures.
• Design and modify tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing aids using SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Support equipment selection, installation, commissioning, and reliability improvement projects.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to resolve manufacturing challenges and improve operational performance.

Manufacturing Engineer Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent manufacturing engineering experience will be considered.
• 3-7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering within a production environment.
• Experience with process improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience supporting new product introductions, process development, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing documentation.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD software preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, production, and operations teams.
• Experience supporting ISO 9001 manufacturing environments and ERP systems (SAP preferred) is a plus.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Konik is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.