Senior Manufacturing Engineer

LISI Medical; Big Lake (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the medical device sector is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to oversee the development of manufacturing processes. This role involves providing technical leadership, ensuring quality standards, and identifying improvements through LEAN principles. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and project leadership experience to support innovative medical solutions.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5 years of manufacturing experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience leading projects and strong PC skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to develop cost-effective manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical support to Sales, Operations, and Quality.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and maintain documentation.

Skills

Project leadership

CNC Programming

Windows environment proficiency

Effective communication

Teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Associate degree in similar field

Tools

CAD software

CAM software

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00 AM

The Company

As world leader in the design and production of industry solutions, the three divisions of LISI group (LISI AEROSPACE, LISI AUTOMOTIVE and LISI MEDICAL) employ more than 10,000 people in 13 countries. With its headquarters in France, LISI MEDICAL is an innovative subcontractor specializing in the manufacture of implants and instruments for minimally invasive, orthopedic, spinal and traumatological surgery.

More than a part.

LISI MEDICAL , is recognized for delivering quality products and innovative services to our customers. Committed to its reputation, LISI MEDICAL ensures agile management of development projects, remarkable industrial capacities, and expertise.

Through mastery of manufacturing technologies (machining, forging, surface treatments, heat treatment, automation), products designed by our customers are built through optimized production processes to ensure precision.

The Minnesota (USA) entity, with two production sites located in Coon Rapids and Big Lake, MN, offers expertise and innovation in the manufacture of instruments for robotic surgery and osteosynthesis implants.We offer a clean production environment, an excellent benefit and compensation package along with a strong company culture where we are committed to our clients to improve the quality of life of patients.

Competitive Benefits Include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off and 401K. Tuition reimbursement to support your development; floating holidays that you take for days that are important to you.

Come Join Our Team!

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing leadership to technical teams developing and maintaining cost effective processes and procedures for assigned parts used in the manufacture of parts and assemblies. Also, providing technical support to Sales, Operations, Quality, and CNC Programming, leading the activities of assigned projects, maintaining manufacturing plans in the company ERP system. The role will also participate in efforts identifying continuous improvement opportunities and maintaining appropriate documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead teams that develop and maintain cost effective processes and procedures used in the manufacture of parts and assemblies in order to ensure conformance to customer requirements while adhering to the highest quality standards and LEAN principles
• Assist Sales by providing information on the technical aspects of projects including ensuring manufacturability, assuring appropriate bids on projects are submitted and providing on-going technical support throughout the duration of assigned projects.
• Lead the activities of assigned projects, including supporting the MRB process and providing engineering support to Operations and Quality and troubleshoot as needed to resolve manufacturing process issues and out-of-specification issues.
• Develop recommendations for equipment, fixtures and cutting tools necessary to produce parts and/or assemblies. Assist in the development of tooling design and validating alternate materials as required.
• Input manufacturing plans into the company ERP system and maintain various key elements of the plan, including parts inventory, product structure and routings.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and lead efforts in order to implement LEAN principles throughout the organization.
• Develop and maintain appropriate documentation related to projects responsible for, including engineering changes and manufacturing processes
• Work closely with CNC Programming to ensure CNC programs are complete and verified before scheduled start dates of the projects
• Lead efforts related to the planning, designing, and coordination of integrating new equipment into the manufacturing process
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5 years manufacturing experience, or an associate degree with 8 years of experience in similar field
• Experience with CAD software
• Project leadership experience or certifications
• Proficient PC skills in a Windows environment, especially word and excel
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to travel between LISI sites as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the design and selection of fixturing and tooling for complex parts
• Experience in a precision manufacturing environment
• LEAN / Six Sigma training and demonstrated application
• Experience with CAM software; swiss or milling
• Experience working within an ISO 13485 environment
• Experience optimizing processes and achieving on-going cost reductions
• Experience conducting process capability studies

Compensation and Benefits Overview

Starting Pay Range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 Annually

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with applicable county or city regulations if they exceed the listed range. Actual pay rates are determined based on various factors, including but not limited to, local labor market conditions, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language proficiency, and other job-specific qualifications.

Employees and their families are eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package, including company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), voluntary benefits, supplemental life/AD&D insurance, and the company’s 401(k) plan. Additional benefits include access to an employee assistance program (EAP) for employees and household members, long-term disability coverage, and short-term disability for full-time employees.

Full-time and Part-time employees receive Paid Time Off (PTO) based on years of service, as well as paid holidays, personal holidays and MN Safe and Sick Time.

LISI MEDICAL Remmele is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.