Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Aleron; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Bloomington, MN to drive production-process development and optimization. The role focuses on implementing efficient methods, evaluating costs, and ensuring high-quality fabrication and assembly.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product lines, reduce waste, and meet manufacturing goals. A background in industrial engineering and hands-on process optimization are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, including process development, implementation, and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes, operation sequences, and production methods.
• Evaluate manufacturing costs, establish time standards, and recommend tooling and process requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support the development and improvement of new and existing product lines.
• Optimize manufacturing methods by leveraging expertise in materials, product design, fabrication processes, and production equipment.
• Ensure manufacturing processes align with assembly methods and quality control standards.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Bloomington, MN

Employment Type: Temp to Direct

Industry: Aerospace and Defense

Pay Rate: $44.72/ hour

Schedule: 40 Hours/Week 1st Shift

About the Opportunity

• We're seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to drive manufacturing excellence by developing, implementing, and optimizing production processes. In this role, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing methods, streamline operations, evaluate production costs, and ensure efficient fabrication and assembly of high-quality products.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritises both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes, operation sequences, and production methods.
• Evaluate manufacturing costs, establish time standards, and recommend tooling and process requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support the development and improvement of new and existing product lines.
• Optimize manufacturing methods by leveraging expertise in materials, product design, fabrication processes, and production equipment.
• Ensure manufacturing processes align with assembly methods and quality control standards.

Job Requirements

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, including process development, implementation, and optimization.

What Sets You Apart

• Master's Degree
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and electrical/mechanical components, systems and applications
• Solid understanding of lean techniques and statistical analysis
• Creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skills
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Additional Information

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person,' as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.