Manufacturing Engineer I: Design-to-Production Liaison

Benchmark Electronics Inc; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Benchmark Electronics Inc in Minnesota (Rochester) seeks a Manufacturing Liaison to bridge design, procurement, assembly, and quality teams, ensuring efficient production of high-quality products. The role emphasizes evaluating manufacturability, tooling requirements, and process improvements within a 24/7 global operation.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Engineering with 0-2 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a precision machine shop environment and is willing to travel.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Strong multitasking and prioritization capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Attends design reviews and provides product evaluations to ensure manufacturability.
• Reviews engineering drawings prior to Production Release for manufacturability.
• Evaluates make/buy options and assesses in-house vs outside vendor capabilities.
• Performs vendor surveys and supports tooling, fixtures, and equipment selection.
• Monitors daily production activities and recommends efficiency improvements.
• Collaborates with Methods and Tooling to interpret drawings for tools, fixtures, and processes.
• Develops assembly flow charts and floor layouts to optimize product flow.
• Engages in Lean initiatives such as 5S, TPM, and VSM.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelors of Science in Engineering

Job description

Benchmark Electronics Inc in Minnesota (Rochester) seeks a Manufacturing Liaison to bridge design, procurement, assembly, and quality teams, ensuring efficient production of high-quality products. The role emphasizes evaluating manufacturability, tooling requirements, and process improvements within a 24/7 global operation.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Engineering with 0-2 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a precision machine shop environment and is willing to travel.