Manufacturing Engineer 2

Avery Weigh-Tronix; Fairmont (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Volunteer Program

Job summary

Avery Weigh-Tronix is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design and improve production processes, layouts, and equipment with a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. You will apply 80/20 principles and ITW Toolbox to simplify workflows and enhance product flow.

Key responsibilities include creating routers and ECOs, optimizing material flow, and leading cross-functional kaizen events to deliver measurable financial results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment preferred.
• Welding, Machining, and Fabrication OR Electronic Assembly experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to use data to drive improvements.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings/specifications and translate to robust methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; CAD/design capability (Autodesk preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design and improve processes, equipment, and layouts with safety/ergonomics in mind.
• Create and maintain production routers, bills of process, and work center standards.
• Develop raw material requirements and partner with Supply Chain to improve availability.
• Design and validate cost-effective packaging for product integrity and flow.
• Lead kaizen events and cross-functional projects to improve SQDC performance.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering experience

CAD/Autodesk

Microsoft Office

Lean / Continuous Improvement

Packaging design experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Autodesk CAD

Vault

Job description

Objective Of Role

Drive a culture of operational excellence by designing and improving manufacturing processes that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. Champion proactive manufacturing initiatives aligned with 80/20 Business Practices and ITW Toolbox principles to simplify processes, strengthen quality, and ensure product delivery to maximize customer satisfaction.

Job Description

Job Description

Objective Of Role

Drive a culture of operational excellence by designing and improving manufacturing processes that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. Champion proactive manufacturing initiatives aligned with 80/20 Business Practices and ITW Toolbox principles to simplify processes, strengthen quality, and ensure product delivery to maximize customer satisfaction.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Design and improve processes, equipment, and layouts with safety/ergonomics built in; partner with EHS for compliance.
• Use 80/20 principles to prioritize actions and turn needs into executable plans (process/layout/tooling).
• Drive simplification in work content, changeovers, routings, and material flow to reduce waste and variation.
• Implement and sustain Standard Work, Visual Management, and 5S to stabilize performance and expose abnormalities fast.
• Lead data-driven problem solving and cross-functional support for daily operations, NPI launches, and engineering changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production routers, bills of process, and work center standards to support accurate planning and consistent execution.
• Create and manage engineering change orders (ECOs) to ensure timely, accurate implementation and traceability.
• Develop raw material requirements and partner with Supply Chain to improve availability and reduce expedites.
• Design and validate cost-effective packaging that protects product integrity and supports efficient material flow.
• Develop and implement fixtures/tooling (mechanical and/or electronic) using CAD-based systems; ensure safe operation and maintainability.
• Perform line balancing, manpower evaluations, and layout optimization to improve flow and labor efficiency.
• Document assembly methods, setup standards, and training aids to reinforce Standard Work and reduce variation.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional projects and kaizen events that improve SQDC performance and deliver measurable financial results.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field (or 2-year technical degree with relevant experience).

Experience

• 3–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment preferred.
• Welding, Machining, and Fabrication OR Electronic Assembly experience preferred.

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, layout, and material flow principles.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings/specifications and translate requirements into robust manufacturing methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• CAD/design capability (Autodesk preferred; Vault a plus).

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable using data to prioritize and validate improvements.
• Effective communication and collaboration across production, quality, supply chain, and engineering.
• Ability to work with urgency, manage multiple priorities, and drive solutions to closure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean / Continuous Improvement training (Kaizen, value stream thinking, structured problem solving).
• Packaging design and testing experience.
• Experience implementing Standard Work, Visual Management, and 5S in manufacturing.

Company Benefits

Best in Class Benefits

Our total rewards package is broad and offers comprehensive support from health and wellness, to retirement and financial stability.

• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA with a company match
• Income Protection Benefits
• Industry Leading 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Matching Gift and Volunteer Program

Opportunities to Get Involved and Give Back

• Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are employee-led organizations that bring together diverse groups of people to share experiences and innovative ideas to help accelerate our path to full potential
• It is also our commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment, strive to create a place where everyone is welcome to contribute their talents and ideas.
• ITW Hearts Giving Hope Program provide employees an opportunity to give back and help families in our neighborhoods who are in need

Pay Range

$75,000 - $95,000

Additional information

It is the policy of Avery Weigh-Tronix to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Avery Weigh-Tronix will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Compensation Information

Pay Range

$75,000 - $95,000

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.