Manufacturing Process Engineer II: Lean & Innovation

Socket.dev; Dayton (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/ESST

Paid holidays

Health insurance with $100 individual/

Paid weekly

Vision and dental insurance

401K / Life Insurance / STD

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to support development, improvement, and maintenance of manufacturing processes ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. You will collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and maintenance teams to optimize workflow and reduce waste.

Responsibilities include developing processes, troubleshooting equipment, analyzing data, and implementing lean practices while ensuring manufacturability and cost-effectiveness of designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, mechanical, industrial engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5–7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and basic data analysis.
• Lean Six Sigma or similar training preferred.
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 concepts and cross-functional improvement leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop, improve, and document manufacturing processes.
• Support production by troubleshooting equipment and process issues.
• Analyze production data to identify opportunities for cost reduction, quality improvement, and increased throughput.
• Implement lean manufacturing practices and support continuous improvement projects.
• Work with design and engineering teams to ensure products are manufacturable and cost-effective.
• Specify, test, and support installation of new equipment and tools.
• Create and update work instructions, SOPs, and process documentation.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Train production staff on new processes, tools, or equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

CAD proficiency

Lean manufacturing

Teamwork

Communication

Data analysis

Documentation

Project management

Safety & quality focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ERP systems

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to support development, improvement, and maintenance of manufacturing processes ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. You will collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and maintenance teams to optimize workflow and reduce waste.

Responsibilities include developing processes, troubleshooting equipment, analyzing data, and implementing lean practices while ensuring manufacturability and cost-effectiveness of designs.