Manufacturing Engineer, Process & Cost Optimization

Socket.dev; Roseau (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit-sharing plan

401(k) plan with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Polaris Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to establish cost-efficient production methods and coordinate activities to meet safety, quality, and cost standards. The role emphasizes process documentation, standards setting, and continual improvement across operations.

Responsibilities include labor studies, tooling and fixturing definition, cost analyses, and capital equipment planning. A strong manufacturing engineering background and project leadership are essential for

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering
• 3–5 years manufacturing engineering experience
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• PC proficiency and SPC understanding
• Strong project management skills

Responsibilities

• Develops and updates process documentation and procedure instruction.
• Conducts direct labor studies using acceptable engineering practices and establishes standards on operations, setup and workstation layout.
• Defines tooling and fixturing used in the manufacturing process; coordinates with tool designers to specify or procure new tooling and fixtures.
• Analyzes and evaluates manufacturing methods and standards; provides solutions to safety, quality, productivity and cost issues.
• Identifies areas of unnecessary cost; researches methods for cost reduction and floor layout improvements.
• Assists in development and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Reviews preliminary designs and makes recommendations to reduce costs and improve manufacturing and quality.
• Develops detailed capital equipment studies and recommends expenditures.
• Assists in department budgeting and cost planning; evaluates make vs. buy decisions for new products.
• Team members may operate wherever needed based on training; works safely and keeps area clean.
• Participate in PCI processes and complete assigned special projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Verbal and written communication

PC proficiency

SPC understanding

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Polaris Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to establish cost-efficient production methods and coordinate activities to meet safety, quality, and cost standards. The role emphasizes process documentation, standards setting, and continual improvement across operations.

Responsibilities include labor studies, tooling and fixturing definition, cost analyses, and capital equipment planning. A strong manufacturing engineering background and project leadership are essential for