Manufacturing Engineer II

States Manufacturing Corporation; Dayton, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/ESST

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Paid Weekly

Vision and Dental Insurance

401K / Life Insurance / STD

Job summary

States Manufacturing Corporation is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer II to support development, improvement, and maintenance of manufacturing processes for safe and efficient production. You will collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and maintenance to optimize workflow, reduce waste, and solve technical problems.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in a related field, 5–7+ years of experience, strong CAD skills, and a solid grasp of lean methods and ERP data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5-7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and basic data analysis.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or similar training (preferred).
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 concepts (preferred).
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop, improve, and document manufacturing processes.
• Support production by troubleshooting equipment and process issues.
• Analyze production data to identify opportunities for cost reduction, quality improvement, and increased throughput.
• Implement lean manufacturing practices and support continuous improvement projects.
• Work with design and engineering teams to ensure products are manufacturable and cost-effective.
• Specify, test, and support installation of new equipment and tools.
• Create and update work instructions, SOPs, and process documentation.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Train production staff on new processes, tools, or equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem-solving

CAD proficiency

Lean manufacturing

ERP systems

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Process standardization

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Lean Six Sigma certification (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II who supports the development, improvement, and maintenance of manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role works closely with engineering, production, quality, and maintenance teams to optimize workflow, reduce waste, and solve technical problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, improve, and document manufacturing processes.
• Support production by troubleshooting equipment and process issues.
• Analyze production data to identify opportunities for cost reduction, quality improvement, and increased throughput.
• Implement lean manufacturing practices and support continuous improvement projects.
• Work with design and engineering teams to ensure products are manufacturable and cost-effective.
• Specify, test, and support installation of new equipment and tools.
• Create and update work instructions, SOPs, and process documentation.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Train production staff on new processes, tools, or equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5 - 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience with ERP systems and basic data analysis
• Preferred:
• Lean Six Sigma certification or similar training
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 concepts
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects

Skills and Competencies

• Process Improvement & Lean Manufacturing
• Technical Problem-Solving & Root-Cause Analysis
• CAD Proficiency (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Data Analysis & Critical Thinking
• Documentation & Process Standardization
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Communication & Training Skills
• Project Management & Prioritization
• Safety & Quality Focus
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

Benefits:

• PTO/ESST
• Paid holidays
• $100 individual deductible and $300 family deductible health insurance
• Paid Weekly
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401K / Life Insurance / STD

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