Manufacturing Engineer I — Lean & Process Improvement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Benchmark is seeking a manufacturing liaison to support production from design through all production phases. You will collaborate with the Program Design, Procurement, Assembly, and Quality departments to promote an efficient and well-organized manufacturing operation, supporting a 24/7 global business as required.

Responsibilities include attending design reviews, evaluating make/buy options, assisting in tooling and equipment selections, participating in MRB and CCB, and driving Lean

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by management.
• 0-2 years manufacturing engineering experience in a precision machine shop environment.
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Attends design reviews and assesses manufacturability of designs.
• Review engineering drawings prior to production release for compatibility with manufacturing techniques.
• Evaluate make/buy options and vendor capabilities.
• Assist in vendor surveys.
• Evaluate tooling and equipment requirements to support operations.
• Participate in MRB activities and dispositioning of discrepant material.
• Participate in CCB reviews to ensure proposed design changes are producible.
• Monitor daily production and identify opportunities for efficiency.
• Coordinate with Methods and Tooling on drawings and process methods.
• Provide assembly flow charts and floor layouts to promote efficient product flow.
• Lead lean initiatives (5S, TPM, VSM) and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Customer service focus

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

WebEx

Lean Sigma

Job description

Benchmark is seeking a manufacturing liaison to support production from design through all production phases. You will collaborate with the Program Design, Procurement, Assembly, and Quality departments to promote an efficient and well-organized manufacturing operation, supporting a 24/7 global business as required.

Responsibilities include attending design reviews, evaluating make/buy options, assisting in tooling and equipment selections, participating in MRB and CCB, and driving Lean