Manufacturing Process Development Engineer

Actalent; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Engineer in Manufacturing and Process Development Engineering to drive innovation in new product development. This role emphasizes excellence through LEANPD and the implementation of cutting-edge manufacturing technologies. You will collaborate closely with product development and manufacturing engineering to optimize designs and ensure compliance with quality standards. Join a dynamic team that values continuous improvement and offers a supportive environment for your professional growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving field.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Short and long-term disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off / Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing and process development engineering.
• Strong knowledge of technical tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive excellence in new product development projects.
• Implement new manufacturing technologies and optimize designs.

Skills

LEANPD

Extrusion Processes

Lean Methodologies

Design of Experiments (DOE)

Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)

Tools

CAD

CAE

SAP

TLM

DoE

FMEA

QFD

Job description

Job Title : Manufacturing and Process Development Engineering

Job Description

We are seeking an Engineer in Manufacturing and Process Development Engineering to join our team. This role focuses on driving excellence in new product development projects through LEANPD, improving existing manufacturing technologies, and implementing new manufacturing methods to enhance process and tolerance control.

Responsibilities

• Drive for excellence in LEANPD driven new product development projects.
• Implement new manufacturing technologies to improve process and tolerance control.
• Act as the binding element between product development and manufacturing engineering, ensuring effective and efficient collaboration.
• Support product development in optimizing designs and piece parts for manufacturability, including realizing sample tooling, product samples, and prototypes.
• Design, develop, and qualify tooling and processes to meet quality and production standards.
• Document all processes and tooling in applicable systems (e.g., SAP, TLM).
• Support supply chain in verifying supplier compliance and capability.
• Initiate and implement programs to continuously improve quality, cost, and cycle time.
• Maintain and adhere to all appropriate specifications, regulatory requirements, and customer requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of technical tools specific to the job function, such as CAD, CAE, and industrial or quality engineering tools.
• Thorough knowledge of general engineering tools, including DoE, FMEA, and QFD.
• Deep technical knowledge of the product domain.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with extrusion processes.
• Knowledge of Lean methodologies.
• Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Experience with Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).

This position is contracted through the end of December 2025 due to the site closing at the end of the year. The extrusion lines are being moved to another site.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Brooklyn Park,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 10, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [emailprotected] for other accommodation options.

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