On-Site Manufacturing Engineer Technician: Process Improvement

Windings, Inc.; New Ulm (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employee-Owned (ESOP)

Meaningful retirement contributions

AS9100-certified quality environment

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Flexible work environment

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Windings, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for an on-site role in New Ulm, MN. You will collaborate with Engineering and Production to optimize manufacturing processes, troubleshoot issues, and support new equipment and projects while helping drive high-quality products on the shop floor.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, documentation, and collaboration across teams, with the chance to grow technical and business skills in a 60-year-strong ESOP environment.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent industrial/technical experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing/industrial/electrical environment preferred.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems using a systematic, hands-on approach.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Experience with SolidWorks is a plus.
• Familiarity with SPC, DOE, Gage R&R is a plus.
• Electric motor or generator manufacturing experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Engineering and Production to improve manufacturing processes, quality, workflow, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and help identify root causes and practical solutions.
• Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, forms, and engineering changes.
• Use SolidWorks to document components, tooling, and fixtures.
• Support capital equipment projects, implementation, and employee training.
• Assist with development builds, testing, inspection, and experimentation.
• Help develop bills of materials (BOMs) and manufacturing routes.
• Gather technical data and support engineering reviews.
• Assist with failure analysis and rework or repair of nonconforming product.
• Work with teams across Windings to improve safety, quality, cost, and manufacturing performance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Education

2-year technical degree or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

SPC

Gage R&R

DOE

Job description

Windings, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for an on-site role in New Ulm, MN. You will collaborate with Engineering and Production to optimize manufacturing processes, troubleshoot issues, and support new equipment and projects while helping drive high-quality products on the shop floor.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, documentation, and collaboration across teams, with the chance to grow technical and business skills in a 60-year-strong ESOP environment.