Manufacturing Engineer III

MDS Staffing; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MDS Staffing in Anoka, MN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead projects that improve production capabilities and efficiency.

You will apply Lean tools, design fixtures, support capital equipment, and mentor technicians, while ensuring clear manufacturing documentation and ongoing process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Strong Lean manufacturing knowledge and tools.
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks) and analytics software (Minitab).
• Experience with MRP/ERP (JD Edwards) and PLM systems (Enovia).
• Excellent writing, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive manufacturing projects, overseeing the entire process from planning to execution.
• Utilize Lean manufacturing tools such as Kaizen and 5S to enhance production processes, optimize layouts, and minimize waste.
• Support capital expenditure requests by justifying and implementing new equipment to elevate manufacturing operations.
• Design and develop production fixtures to improve product quality and streamline processes.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and perform root cause analysis to implement sustainable solutions.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders, ensuring accurate updates to manufacturing documentation and work instructions.
• Mentor and guide a team of manufacturing engineering technicians to foster professional growth and development.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

5S

Project management

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Minitab

JD Edwards

Enovia

Job description

Join our dynamic team in Anoka, MN, as a Manufacturing Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in driving manufacturing excellence. This position offers a unique opportunity to manage and lead projects that enhance our production capabilities and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive manufacturing projects, overseeing the entire process from planning to execution.
• Utilize Lean manufacturing tools such as Kaizen and 5S to enhance production processes, optimize layouts, and minimize waste.
• Support capital expenditure requests by justifying and implementing new equipment to elevate manufacturing operations.
• Design and develop production fixtures to improve product quality and streamline processes.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and perform root cause analysis to implement sustainable solutions.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders, ensuring accurate updates to manufacturing documentation and work instructions.
• Mentor and guide a team of manufacturing engineering technicians to foster professional growth and development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Strong expertise in Lean manufacturing principles and tools.
• Proficiency in CAD software, with a preference for SolidWorks, and statistical analysis software like Minitab.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems, preferably JD Edwards, and PLM systems like Enovia.
• Exceptional technical writing, communication, and project management skills.