Manufacturing Process Engineer I/II - Lean & Scale

Mortenson Construction; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

401k with match

Paid time off

Life/AD&D/Disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

BLUvera, Mortenson's manufacturing affiliate in St. Paul/Fridley, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I or II to improve processes, equipment, and technologies across a growing operation.

You will partner with engineering, operations, production, safety, and quality teams to boost throughput, quality, safety, and cost while bringing new products to life. The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 3+ years of manufacturing/process engineering experience, with hands-on maintenance and CAD

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years of assembly/manufacturing experience in process engineering/maintenance with emphasis on continuous process improvement.
• Demonstrated experience in equipment maintenance, process improvement, and product design.
• Understanding of construction scopes (framing, electrical, exterior finishes, interior finishes).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and excellent root cause analysis skills.
• Proven problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Experience leading continuous improvement and change management activities.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with electrical systems and UL compliance.
• Proven Lean manufacturing experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Active listening skills and effective communication; openness to diverse input and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Leads engineering process improvement of plant operations, collaborating with safety, quality, and environmental teams.
• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing processes; documents changes.
• Implements process control techniques and procedures.
• Analyzes manufacturing process flow for improvements in safety, quality, throughput, and cost.
• Collaborates with plant team on product tooling and design for effective production methods.
• Designs and develops manufacturing processes for enhancements, product changes, and new products with zero defects and low production cost.
• Provides hands-on maintenance and engineering support to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Identifies, documents, and completes preventative maintenance tasks.
• Works with production department to develop and implement technical training for team members.
• Creates and maintains documentation of tool drawings and design concepts.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of all processes and production equipment.
• Utilizes lean methodologies and tools to achieve plant goals.
• Builds relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

BLUvera, Mortenson's manufacturing affiliate in St. Paul/Fridley, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I or II to improve processes, equipment, and technologies across a growing operation.

You will partner with engineering, operations, production, safety, and quality teams to boost throughput, quality, safety, and cost while bringing new products to life. The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 3+ years of manufacturing/process engineering experience, with hands-on maintenance and CAD