Manufacturing Engineer — Process Improvement & Growth

Applied Engineering, Inc.; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401K retirement plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Continuing Education Support

Medical, dental, vision, life, disabil

Paid overtime

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Applied Engineering, Inc. in Madison, SD seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to join a team focused on high-quality work, value-add solutions, and career growth. You will lead process improvements, develop methods, tooling, and equipment to increase throughput while reducing waste.

The role encourages data-driven decision making and collaboration with cross-functional teams. We offer competitive pay with hourly ranges, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to contribute to community

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering strongly preferred; will consider Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering.
• 1+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a production or assembly environment; internship and co-op experience can be considered experience for this role.
• Proven ability to reduce assembly time, improve throughput, and increase manufacturing efficiency.
• Experience developing and implementing manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and production equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to plan, implement, and control manufacturing methods, equipment, procedures, and process improvements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace products.
• Experience with high-volume manufacturing, automation, lean manufacturing principles, and tooling platform development preferred.
• Capable of working independently and as a team member.
• Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset.
• Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Desire to work on a variety of projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing process improvements focused on reducing assembly time and increasing production throughput.
• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing methods, tooling, fixtures, and production equipment.
• Identify and eliminate process bottlenecks through data-driven analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support production teams by troubleshooting manufacturing issues and driving root-cause corrective actions.
• Plan and execute projects that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and overall manufacturing performance.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and process standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations teams to support production goals.
• Drive scalable manufacturing solutions that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and support business growth.
• Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners.
• Contribute to projects that impact communities in Brookings, Volga, Arlington, Colman, Flandreau, Dell Rapids, Rutland, and Egan
• Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office / Google Workspace

Tooling & fixtures development

Automation experience

Job description

Applied Engineering, Inc. in Madison, SD seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to join a team focused on high-quality work, value-add solutions, and career growth. You will lead process improvements, develop methods, tooling, and equipment to increase throughput while reducing waste.

The role encourages data-driven decision making and collaboration with cross-functional teams. We offer competitive pay with hourly ranges, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to contribute to community