Manufacturing Engineer

Jobot Consulting; Owatonna (MN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

WFH 1 day a week

Competitive salaries

Positive work environment

Career growth & advancement

Collaborative team culture

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Jobot Consulting presents a Manufacturing Engineer opportunity with a leading aerospace manufacturer in Minnesota. This hands-on leadership role requires 5+ years in electronics manufacturing, including PCB fabrication, SMT assembly and IPC Class 3 soldering standards, while operating under ISO 9001 quality systems.

The role emphasizes process improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and readiness for new products, with an ESOP-friendly, flexible, and growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on manufacturing engineering leadership in electronics manufacturing.
• Experience with PCB fabrication and SMT assembly.
• Knowledge of IPC Class 3 soldering standards.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing processes, tooling, workflows and production efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement using Lean, 5S, Kanban and DFM principles.
• Develop manufacturing procedures, work instructions, labor standards and Bills of Operations.
• Support PCB assembly, machining, sheet metal fabrication and electronic product manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain and Sales teams.
• Perform supplier audits, source inspections, capacity planning and cost analysis.
• Drive corrective actions, process improvements and production readiness for new products.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Kanban

DFM

Leadership

Tools

ERP/MRP

SPC

Shop Floor Control

Capacity Planning

Job description

Job details:

Leading Aerospace Manufacturer | Manufacturing Engineer Opportunity!

This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: Julibeth Canafax

Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 per year

Why join us?

• 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)
• Option to WFH 1 day a week
• Competitive Salaries
• Positive Work Environment
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
• Collaborative Team Culture
• Flexible Work Environment

Job Details

Seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineering leader with 5+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing, including PCB fabrication, SMT assembly, IPC Class 3 soldering standards, and ISO 9001 quality systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing processes, tooling, workflows, and production efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kanban, and DFM principles.
• Develop manufacturing procedures, work instructions, labor standards, and Bills of Operations.
• Support PCB assembly, machining, sheet metal fabrication, and electronic product manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Sales teams.
• Perform supplier audits, source inspections, capacity planning, and cost analysis.
• Drive corrective actions, process improvements, and production readiness for new products.

Qualifications

• Extensive PCB, SMT, and soldering experience.
• Strong knowledge of IPC Class 3 and ISO 9001 standards.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, SPC, capacity planning, and shop floor control.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Experience in electronic manufacturing, contract manufacturing, and supplier management preferred.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.