Senior Manufacturing Engineer (New Product Introductions)

1st St NW Technical Staffing; Ramsey (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

1st St NW Technical Staffing is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer for a direct-hire role in Minnesota.

You will oversee New Product Introductions (NPI), design and optimize manufacturing processes, and lead cost-reduction initiatives with cross-functional teams. The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering and 8+ years' experience, plus proficiency in SolidWorks, ERP systems, and ISO 9001 knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar.
• 8+ years of experience as a manufacturing engineer.
• Experience with new product introductions and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks.
• ISO 9001 knowledge.
• Experience working with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of New Product Introductions (NPI), ensuring seamless transition from concept to full-scale production
• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes
• Oversee process improvement initiatives – including implementing continuous improvements for existing products and manufacturing processes, focusing on optimizing performance, cost-efficiency, and quality
• Maintain and enhance product quality by ensuring adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives through process optimization, Lean manufacturing techniques, and strategic supplier management
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers, quality engineers, production personnel, and suppliers
• Manage product models and assembly processes
• Lead FMEA activities
• Research and develop new processes, equipment, tools and fixtures
• Participate in engineering design reviews, focusing on cost and manufacturability

Skills

NPI experience

Lean manufacturing

Process optimization

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP systems

ISO 9001 knowledge

Job description

Growing electro/mechanical components manufacturing company has an opening for a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer on a direct-hire basis.

Duties:

• Oversee the execution of New Product Introductions (NPI), ensuring seamless transition from concept to full-scale production
• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes
• Oversee process improvement initiatives – includes implementing continuous improvements for existing products and manufacturing processes, focusing on optimizing performance, cost-efficiency, and quality
• Maintain and enhance product quality by ensuring adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives through process optimization, Lean manufacturing techniques, and strategic supplier management
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers, quality engineers, production personnel, and suppliers
• Manage product models and assembly processes
• Lead FMEA activities
• Research and develop new processes, equipment, tools and fixtures
• Participate in engineering design reviews, focusing on cost and manufacturability

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar
• 8+ years of experience as a manufacturing engineer
• Strong experience in manufacturing processes, quality systems, and product development
• Experience with new product introductions and continuous improvement
• Familiarity with Solidworks
• ISO 9001 knowledge
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test

Salary:

$110-165K