Manufacturing Engineer - Continuous Improvement

Applied Engineering, Inc.; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 99,267,100 - 154,304,976; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Insurance coverage

Paid overtime

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Applied Engineering, Inc. in Faribault, MN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Continuous Improvement to lead initiatives improving workstation safety, ergonomics, manufacturability, labor efficiency, and gross margin within the Power Test / Loadbanks value stream.

You will identify hazards, implement engineering controls, and redesign processes to reduce labor content and assembly variation, while supporting cost-reduction initiatives and validating benefits across operations and finance.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience improving workstation safety, ergonomics, and hazard mitigation.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to validate operational/financial impacts.
• Effective communicator with cross-functional problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering initiatives to improve workstation safety, ergonomics, manufacturability, labor efficiency, and gross margin within the Power Test / Loadbanks value stream.
• Identify and mitigate hazards, implementing engineering controls to reduce risks.
• Redesign processes, tooling, and workstations to reduce labor content and variation.
• Support value engineering and cost-reduction initiatives with measurable benefits.
• Drive measurable performance gains through evaluation, implementation, and validation of solutions.

Skills

Ergonomics improvement

Hazard mitigation

Process redesign

Analytical skills

Cross-functional communication

Education

BS in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Company Overview

Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Faribault, MN as a Manufacturing Engineer – Continuous Improvement. You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high-quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth. We welcome candidates from the southern Twin Cities metro and beyond to apply.

Innovation, problem solving, integrity, and collaboration are a few things you'll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace, then we would like to get to know you better.

Benefits and Perks

Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering and technology consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and technology. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern.

Our unique company culture blends top talent, total technology, and absolute adaptability. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and projects aligned with your skills and interests.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options
• Paid overtime
• Flexible work schedule

Employees working in Faribault, MN, have a short commute from Northfield, Owatonna, Dundas, Medford, Lakeville, Farmington, Waseca, and Lonsdale, and will enjoy professional growth and community engagement through our regional presence in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota.

Estimated Pay Range

Engineer I: $34.62-$40.38/hour

Engineer II: $38.46-$44.23/hour

Engineer III: $43.27-$49.04/hour

Senior Engineer: $46.63-$53.85/hour

Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations. Paid overtime may be available.

Job Summary

As a Manufacturing Engineer – Continuous Improvement in Faribault, MN, you will:

• Lead manufacturing engineering initiatives to improve workstation safety, ergonomics, manufacturability, labor efficiency, and gross margin within the Power Test / Loadbanks value stream.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize engineering-addressable hazards, implementing engineering controls that eliminate or reduce workplace risks.
• Redesign processes, tooling, and workstations to reduce labor content, minimize assembly variation, and enhance process consistency.
• Support and execute value engineering and cost-reduction initiatives, validating operational, ergonomic, and financial benefits of implemented improvements.
• Drive measurable performance gains through structured evaluation, implementation, and validation of engineering solutions.
• Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners.
• Contribute to projects that impact communities in Northfield, Owatonna, Dundas, Medford, Lakeville, Farmington, Waseca, and Lonsdale, and the greater southern Twin Cities metro.
• Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Background in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or industrial engineering.
• Experience improving workstation safety, ergonomics, and hazard mitigation.
• Skilled in process redesign, tooling development, and workstation optimization.
• Ability to identify labor inefficiencies and reduce assembly variation through engineering solutions.
• Experience supporting value engineering and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills for validating operational and financial impacts.
• Effective communicator with collaborative, cross-functional problem-solving abilities.

Skills and Values

• Capable of working independently and as a team member.
• Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset.
• Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Desire to work on a variety of projects.

Additional Information

Please consider joining Applied's team of talented employees in Faribault, MN, and the southern Twin Cities metro area, with support from our Brooklyn Park, MN, office.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship.

Applied Engineering is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job ID: 20261061