Senior Manufacturing Engineer — On‑Floor Lean & NPI

Real; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Real in Plymouth, MN is seeking a hands-on Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support process development and production execution for electromechanical capital equipment in a regulated environment.

This role bridges engineering and production, ensuring efficient manufacturing while continuously improving processes and output on the floor. You will lead documentation, PFMEAs, and root cause analysis to drive lean manufacturing and successful NPI transitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering (medical device or regulated industry preferred).
• Experience creating work instructions, PFMEAs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Hands-on experience supporting assembly, test, and/or packaging processes.
• Exposure to electromechanical systems or capital equipment.
• Familiarity with GMP or regulated environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a bias toward action.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation (work instructions, travelers, traceability records).
• Lead and update PFMEAs to ensure robust and scalable processes.
• Design and optimize workflows across assembly, test, and packaging.
• Act as a key liaison between engineering and production, supporting operators in real time.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement RCA/CAPA.

Skills

Hands-on

Problem-solving

Team-oriented

Adaptable to fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Documentation best practices

Job description

Real in Plymouth, MN is seeking a hands-on Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support process development and production execution for electromechanical capital equipment in a regulated environment.

This role bridges engineering and production, ensuring efficient manufacturing while continuously improving processes and output on the floor. You will lead documentation, PFMEAs, and root cause analysis to drive lean manufacturing and successful NPI transitions.