Manufacturing Engineer

Pinta Elements; Minnesota; On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinta Elements in Minneapolis, MN is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and improve manufacturing processes, work cells, tooling, and equipment. You’ll partner with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance to drive safety, quality, throughput, and cost efficiencies.

The role focuses on new product introductions, process validations, and production trials, with hands-on support and documentation aligned to ISO 9001 standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline.
• 3–7 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with process validation, tooling,

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve manufacturing processes, work cells, tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
• Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and capacity planning to improve throughput and labor utilization.
• Develop standardized work instructions, visual work aids, and manufacturing documentation.
• Identify and eliminate manufacturing bottlenecks while improving safety, ergonomics, and quality.
• Provide daily engineering support to production by troubleshooting manufacturing issues and assisting operators.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process Optimization

Continuous Improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Reports To: Director of Engineering & Innovation
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Employment Type/FLSA Status: Full-Time – Exempt

Compensation Range - $80,000-$95,000 Annually

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency. Reporting directly to the Director of Engineering & Innovation, this role serves as a key engineering resource supporting production operations, new product introductions, process optimization, and capital equipment initiatives.

The Manufacturing Engineer partners closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to improve manufacturing performance, eliminate waste, support continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and consistently.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manufacturing Process Development & Optimization

• Design, develop, and improve manufacturing processes, work cells, tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
• Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and capacity planning to improve throughput and labor utilization.
• Develop standardized work instructions, visual work aids, and manufacturing documentation.
• Identify and eliminate manufacturing bottlenecks while improving safety, ergonomics, and quality.

2. Production Support & Continuous Improvement

• Provide daily engineering support to production by troubleshooting manufacturing issues and assisting operators.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and implement sustainable process improvements.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions related to manufacturing issues.

3. New Product Introduction & Validation

• Partner with Engineering during product development to ensure manufacturability.
• Develop and validate manufacturing processes for new products and equipment.
• Write and execute equipment qualifications, process validations, and production trials.
• Support successful product launches through cross-functional collaboration.

4. Manufacturing Documentation & Engineering Support

• Create and maintain manufacturing procedures, process documentation, routing information, and engineering drawings.
• Generate and modify component, tooling, fixture, and assembly drawings using SolidWorks.
• Ensure engineering documentation complies with company standards and revision control requirements.
• Maintain accurate process documentation supporting ISO 9001 requirements.

5. Equipment & Capital Projects

• Evaluate manufacturing equipment needs and recommend improvements or new equipment investments.
• Assist with equipment selection, installation, commissioning, and optimization.
• Design fixtures, jigs, and manufacturing aids to improve quality, repeatability, and productivity.
• Support preventive maintenance and equipment reliability initiatives.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Planning, and Supply Chain to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Work closely with the Master Scheduler to ensure manufacturing processes support on-time customer delivery.
• Provide technical training and guidance to production employees as needed.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred.
• Equivalent manufacturing engineering experience may be considered.

Experience

• 3–7 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience supporting new product introductions and process development.
• Experience with process validation, tooling,