Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Lean Projects Lead

MDS Staffing; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MDS Staffing in Anoka, MN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive manufacturing excellence by leading projects from concept through implementation and measuring impact on throughput and quality.

You will apply Lean tools such as Kaizen and 5S, design fixtures, manage changes, mentor technicians, and collaborate across IT and production. Proficiency in SolidWorks, Minitab, and JD Edwards is highly valued to optimize processes and sustain improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and tools.
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and statistical analysis (Minitab).
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems (JD Edwards) and PLM systems (Enovia).
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive manufacturing projects from planning to execution.
• Apply Lean tools (Kaizen, 5S) to improve processes, layouts, and waste reduction.
• Support capital expenditure requests byJustifying and implementing new equipment.
• Design and develop production fixtures to improve quality and streamline processes.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and perform root-cause analysis for sustainable solutions.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders and keep manufacturing docs up to date.
• Mentor and guide a team of manufacturing engineering technicians.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

CAD

Minitab

JD Edwards

Enovia PLM

Project management

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Minitab

JD Edwards

Enovia

Job description

MDS Staffing in Anoka, MN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive manufacturing excellence by leading projects from concept through implementation and measuring impact on throughput and quality.

You will apply Lean tools such as Kaizen and 5S, design fixtures, manage changes, mentor technicians, and collaborate across IT and production. Proficiency in SolidWorks, Minitab, and JD Edwards is highly valued to optimize processes and sustain improvements.