Manufacturing Engineer

GEOTEK LLC; Stewartville (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Job summary

GEOTEK LLC in Stewartville, MN is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to improve production processes on the factory floor. You will troubleshoot issues, lead efficiency initiatives, and support automation and capital projects in a continuous manufacturing environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 4+ years of experience, with PLC/VFD exposure and SolidWorks/3D CAD skills. Onsite work with a 50/50 office/plant split. Competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 4+ years in a continuous process manufacturing environment.
• Strong process troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working around automation systems (PLC/VFD exposure preferred).
• SolidWorks or 3D CAD experience.
• Comfortable splitting time between office and production floor.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues using structured root cause methods.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce scrap.
• Support and enhance factory automation (PLCs, controls, mechanical, hydraulic systems).
• Identify and help implement cost‑reducing automation opportunities.
• Develop and maintain standard work and process documentation.
• Conduct engineering trials and analyze production data.
• Support capital projects from concept through implementation.
• Train production teams on new processes.

Skills

PLC/VFD exposure

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Strong troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Industrial automation

Job description

Why This Role Matters

We’re looking for a hands‑on Manufacturing Engineer who wants to improve production processes and have a big impact on the growth of our organization.

Brief Description

Manufacturing Engineer

Stewartville, MN | Onsite | Operations

Why This Role Matters

We’re looking for a hands‑on Manufacturing Engineer who wants to improve production processes and have a big impact on the growth of our organization. At GEOTEK, you’ll work directly on the production floor to troubleshoot issues, improve efficiency, and help implement automation and capital improvements in a continuous manufacturing environment. This is a visible role with direct impact on throughput, cost, and quality. If you enjoy solving practical problems, digging into root cause, and making measurable improvements, this role will feel right.

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues using structured root cause methods
• Lead process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce scrap
• Support and enhance factory automation (PLCs, controls, mechanical, hydraulic systems)
• Identify and help implement cost‑reducing automation opportunities
• Develop and maintain standard work and process documentation
• Conduct engineering trials and analyze production data
• Support capital projects from concept through implementation
• Train production teams on new processes

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 4+ years in a continuous process manufacturing environment
• Strong process troubleshooting skills
• Experience working around automation systems (PLC/VFD exposure preferred)
• SolidWorks or 3D CAD experience
• Comfortable splitting time between office and production floor

Physical Work Conditions

50/50 split between office and plant work environment.

GEOTEK Benefits

GEOTEK offers a competitive pay and benefits program, including 401(k) match and profit sharing.

The compensation range for this position is $75,542 - $113,312. Final offers may vary based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The posted range represents the expected earning potential for this position within the current organizational budget and market conditions.

Who We Are

For over 30 years, GEOTEK has been internationally recognized for industry leading composite technologies, engineering, and service. The company has grown PUPI® into the leading global provider of fiberglass crossarms and is committed to adding and developing other market‑leading composite brands for the world’s infrastructure. The company was founded in 1990 to manufacture and market Common Sense Fencing and other pultruded fiberglass products. Early on GEOTEK also began producing utility composite crossarms for Pultruded Utility Products, Inc., a company it acquired in 2000 and renamed Pultruded Utility Products International (PUPI) to reflect the global opportunity for these products. PUPI (pronounced “puppy”) is a brand of GEOTEK. Using proprietary processes and several patented inventions, GEOTEK manufactures and distributes engineered fiberglass composites that are used by the transmission and distribution power lines and substations. The company is well positioned for sustained growth and profitability through market expansion and new product offerings.

OUR PURPOSE

As the global leader in composite crossarms, we aim to broaden our engineered composite products in infrastructure applications with light poles and beyond.

Mission

Enhance the world’s infrastructure with engineered composite products.

Vision

Develop, acquire, and grow respected composite product brands; where each product line delivers market‑leading reliability, performance, and value to global infrastructure customers.

Values

• TEAM – we before me
• RELIABLE – every day in every way
• URGENT – the drive to do
• ENTERPRISING – be curious

Learn more at GEOTEK.com