Manufacturing Engineer — Lean Process Innovator

MME group Inc.

Vadnais Heights (MN)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

40 hours ago
Be an early applicant
Application generator

Don’t send a generic resume — generate a resume and cover letter tailored to this exact role.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

Seaway Plastics is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Minnesota to drive product development and optimize production lines in an injection molding and assembly environment. You will design and improve manufacturing processes, lead automation efforts, and ensure project success from NPD to production.

The role requires highly collaborative cross-functional work, strong process knowledge, and a track record of cost and cycle-time reductions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred, or minimum of a 2-year degree/certificate in manufacturing-related field.
  • 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency with project portfolio management tools such as Smartsheet or Microsoft Project, as well as ERP/MRP systems.
  • Six Sigma certification and/or training a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence others internally and externally.
  • Ability to collaborate with all levels of the organization, interpret technical data, and analyze.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with other divisions to ensure alignment with corporate direction and maintain consistent processes.
  • Estimating costs, production timelines, and staffing requirements for designs and processes.
  • Designing and improving manufacturing processes, equipment, and automation to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure product quality.
  • Initiating and documenting work-instructions, SOPs, and training guidelines for handoff to operations.
  • Lead lean six sigma projects targeting cost reduction, cycle/labor productivity improvements.
  • Train production technicians in new and existing manufacturing methods.

Skills

Project management
Lean manufacturing
Six Sigma
Process optimization
Automation
DFMA
Cross-functional collaboration
Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering
2-year manufacturing-related certificate

Tools

Smartsheet
Microsoft Project
ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Seaway Plastics is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Minnesota to drive product development and optimize production lines in an injection molding and assembly environment. You will design and improve manufacturing processes, lead automation efforts, and ensure project success from NPD to production.

The role requires highly collaborative cross-functional work, strong process knowledge, and a track record of cost and cycle-time reductions.

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Manufacturing Process Engineer - Lean & Automation
Manufacturing Process Engineer - Lean & Automation

Seaway Plastics • Vadnais Heights (MN), Northern (KY)

Hybrid
USD 70,000 - 95,000
Manufacturing Engineer - MN
Manufacturing Engineer - MN

Seaway Plastics • Vadnais Heights (MN), Northern (KY)

Hybrid
USD 70,000 - 95,000
Manufacturing Engineer - MN
Manufacturing Engineer - MN

MME group Inc. • Vadnais Heights (MN)

On-site
USD 75,000 - 110,000
Plastic Injection Molding Production Lead
Plastic Injection Molding Production Lead

Seaway Plastics • Vadnais Heights (MN), Northern (KY)

Hybrid
USD 55,000 - 75,000
On-site work
Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer

MME group Inc. • Port Richey (FL)

On-site
USD 70,000 - 90,000
Process Engineer — Lean Plastics & Injection Molding
Process Engineer — Lean Plastics & Injection Molding

JMJ PHILLIP • Grand Rapids (MI)

On-site
USD 70,000 - 105,000
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
+5
Machine Operator I: Quality-Driven & Efficient
Machine Operator I: Quality-Driven & Efficient

MME group Inc. • Vadnais Heights (MN)

On-site
USD 38,000 - 52,000
Process Engineering Manager: Injection Molding & Lean Leadership
Process Engineering Manager: Injection Molding & Lean Leadership

Sealed Air • Upper Sandusky (OH)

On-site
USD 82,000 - 123,000
Injection Molding Process Engineer: Lean & Innovation
Injection Molding Process Engineer: Lean & Innovation

Viega LLC • McPherson (KS)

On-site
USD 73,000 - 95,000
Medical
Dental & Vision
Wellness Program
+8
Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Lean & Process Improvement
Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Lean & Process Improvement

Search Leaders, LLC • White Bear Lake (MN)

On-site
USD 110,000 - 125,000