Manufacturing Engineer II: Lean Process Improvement

MDS Staffing; Champlin (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MDS Staffing is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to develop, improve, and maintain manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role collaborates with engineering, production, quality, and maintenance teams to optimize workflow and solve technical problems.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering and 5–7+ years’ experience, CAD proficiency (SolidWorks/AutoCAD), and a Lean/continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in related field.
• 5–7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Proficiency with CAD software and lean manufacturing tools.
• Experience with ERP systems and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, improve, and document manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to support production.
• Analyze data to find cost, quality, and throughput improvements.
• Implement lean manufacturing and drive continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure products are manufacturable and cost-effective with design teams.
• Specify, test, and support installation of new equipment.
• Create and update work instructions, SOPs, and documents.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Train production staff on new processes and tools.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Process Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

CAD Proficiency

Data Analysis

Documentation & Standardization

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Communication & Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing / Mechanical / Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

MDS Staffing is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to develop, improve, and maintain manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role collaborates with engineering, production, quality, and maintenance teams to optimize workflow and solve technical problems.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering and 5–7+ years’ experience, CAD proficiency (SolidWorks/AutoCAD), and a Lean/continuous improvement