Manufacturing Engineering Lead – Lean & Laser Systems

SCN - Search Consulting Network; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SCN - Search Consulting Network seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead production support and drive improvements in an on-site plant in Minnesota. You will oversee troubleshooting, process control, defect reduction, and uptime enhancements across advanced laser systems and automation equipment.

The ideal candidate has a Mechanical or Industrial Engineering background with 8+ years of manufacturing experience, ISO 9001 exposure, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial) required.
• 8+ years of manufacturing experience with increasing responsibility.
• Experience in ISO 9001 controlled manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with cross-functional influence.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead production support engineering activities focused on sustaining manufacturing operations, troubleshooting, process control, defect reduction, and uptime improvements.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including Kaizen events, 5S, standard work, visual management, waste elimination, and changeover improvements.
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Materials, and Leadership teams to improve operational performance.
• Support manufacturing processes for laser systems, automation equipment, and custom production solutions.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial)

Tools

Kaizen

5S

Standard work

Visual management

Job description

SCN - Search Consulting Network seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead production support and drive improvements in an on-site plant in Minnesota. You will oversee troubleshooting, process control, defect reduction, and uptime enhancements across advanced laser systems and automation equipment.

The ideal candidate has a Mechanical or Industrial Engineering background with 8+ years of manufacturing experience, ISO 9001 exposure, and strong leadership.