Manufacturing Process Engineer - Continuous Improvement

Banner Engineering Corp.; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Student Loan 401(k) match program

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

HSA with company contribution

Paid Time Off

Sales and Profit Sharing Eligibility

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Banner Engineering Corp. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for the Operations group at our Minnesota facilities. You will help improve manufacturing processes, reduce waste, and boost product quality while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will work in Plymouth, MN with travel to nearby sites, contributing to a dynamic, safety-conscious environment. Strong statistical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
• 0 to 5 years of engineering experience; new grads are encouraged to apply.
• Strong applied statistical skills to analyze manufacturing data, identify process variation, and drive continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of quality and continuous improvement methodologies including 8D and Root Cause Analysis.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• This position is based in our headquarters facility in Plymouth, MN, with frequent travel and collaboration with our facility in Brooklyn Park; occasional travel to SD and Mexico.
• Proven problem-solving skills for diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and process-related issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead FMEA sessions and proactively reduce and eliminate the causes of defects.
• Initiate quality alerts, stock checks, stop-work orders, line support, engineering, and corrective action requests.
• Provide quality-based customer support for Production and Business units.
• Work with operators and technicians to understand process challenges and implement improvements.
• Critically analyze new product concepts and provide feedback for assembly requirements.
• Manage improvement projects related to issues found in product returns.
• Analyze inspection data for nonconforming products from external suppliers.
• Collaborate with NPD and Plant Engineering to reduce waste and improve product quality.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

8D

GD&T

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Banner Engineering Corp. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for the Operations group at our Minnesota facilities. You will help improve manufacturing processes, reduce waste, and boost product quality while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will work in Plymouth, MN with travel to nearby sites, contributing to a dynamic, safety-conscious environment. Strong statistical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for success.