Manufacturing Engineer — Lean Process Innovator (Detroit Lakes)

SJE Inc.; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Retirement options

Job summary

We are Proud to be SJE! SJE Inc. in Detroit Lakes, MN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the Rhombus brand and improve production processes.

You will collaborate with engineering to transfer products, integrate new items, and upgrade work instructions, using Lean methods to boost efficiency. Requirements include a 4-year degree in Electrical or Industrial Engineering and 1–2 years of related experience; travel to other locations is expected as project needs arise.

Qualifications

• Experience with product planning.
• Continuous improvement and critical thinking mindset.
• Innovation through collaboration with a team.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Experience designing work centers for capacity, efficiency and safety to meet takt times.
• Self motivated.
• Willing to travel to other locations to assist with projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Manufacturing Engineering team to support product transfers to the best manufacturing location.
• Assist with integrating new products and product modifications into production; upgrade work instructions and routings.
• Devise, implement and continuously improve manufacturing processes using Lean principles to reduce waste and improve shop floor efficiencies.
• Support the Maintenance team with technical troubleshooting and machinery upgrades.

Skills

Product planning

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Hand tools

Power tools

Work-center design

Self motivation

Travel willingness

Education

4-year degree in Electrical or Industrial Engineering

Job description

We are Proud to be SJE! SJE Inc. in Detroit Lakes, MN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the Rhombus brand and improve production processes.

You will collaborate with engineering to transfer products, integrate new items, and upgrade work instructions, using Lean methods to boost efficiency. Requirements include a 4-year degree in Electrical or Industrial Engineering and 1–2 years of related experience; travel to other locations is expected as project needs arise.