Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Lean & Process Design

Benchmark Electronics; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 91,755 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Job summary

Benchmark Electronics in Minnesota is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive manufacturability from design through production and lead Lean improvement efforts. You will partner with design, procurement and quality to ensure efficient, well‑organized manufacturing operations on a 24/7 global basis.

You will review drawings, support make/buy decisions, coordinate tooling and equipment needs, and mentor junior staff while delivering continuous improvements in process efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel as required
• Supports a 24/7 global business operation as required
• Lean Green Belt certification
• Demonstrated ability to document and solve moderate to complex cross-functional challenges using structured problem solving tools
• Good written and oral presentation skills
• Demonstrates engineering level understanding of electronic components, circuits and systems or mechanical components and systems depending upon education and related experience background
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Responsibilities

• Attend design reviews and provide evaluations to ensure manufacturability and economical production methods
• Review engineering drawings prior to Production Release for manufacturability and compatibility with state-of-the-art techniques
• Assist in make/buy evaluations and make recommendations on in-house vs outside vendor capabilities
• Assist in vendor surveys
• Evaluate tooling, fixtures, and equipment needs to support manufacturing operations
• Participate in MRB activities and disposition of discrepant material
• Contribute to changes in design to ensure producibility within manufacturing capabilities
• Provide manufacturing flow charts and floor layouts to optimize product flow
• Lead Lean projects and activities such as 5S, TPM, and VSM

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Engineering leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

ISO compliance experience

Mentoring coaching

Education

Bachelors of Science in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benchmark Electronics in Minnesota is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive manufacturability from design through production and lead Lean improvement efforts. You will partner with design, procurement and quality to ensure efficient, well‑organized manufacturing operations on a 24/7 global basis.

You will review drawings, support make/buy decisions, coordinate tooling and equipment needs, and mentor junior staff while delivering continuous improvements in process efficiency and quality.