Traveling Manufacturing Engineer - Process Improvement

Mortenson; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans (+

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with generousMort

Job summary

BLUvera, Mortenson’s manufacturing affiliate, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer I/II to develop and scale processes, equipment, and technologies in a hands-on role partnering with engineering, operations, safety, and quality teams. The position involves extensive travel to project sites (≈75%+), with a mobility package included for enhanced compensation.

You will drive process improvements, tooling design, and production methods while expanding manufacturing capabilities and product lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years of assembly/manufacturing experience in process engineering/maintenance with emphasis on continuous process improvement.
• Experience in equipment maintenance, process improvement, and product design.
• Understanding of construction scopes (framing, electrical, exterior finishes, interior finishes).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and root cause analysis skills.
• Proven problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Experience leading continuous improvement and change management activities.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with electrical systems and UL compliance.
• Proven Lean manufacturing experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Active listening skills and effective communication; openness to diverse input and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Leads engineering process improvement of plant operations, collaborating with safety, quality, and environmental teams
• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing processes; documents changes
• Implements process control techniques and procedures
• Analyzes manufacturing process flow for improvements in safety, quality, throughput, and cost
• Collaborates with plant team on product tooling and design for effective production methods
• Designs and develops manufacturing processes for enhancements, product changes, and new products with zero defects and low production cost
• Provides hands‑on maintenance and engineering support to troubleshoot technical issues
• Identifies, documents, and completes preventative maintenance tasks
• Works with production department to develop and implement technical training for team members
• Creates and maintains documentation of tool drawings and design concepts
• Maintains thorough knowledge of all processes and production equipment
• Utilizes lean methodologies and tools to achieve plant goals
• Builds relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Skills

Process engineering

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

UL compliance knowledge

Job description

BLUvera, Mortenson’s manufacturing affiliate, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer I/II to develop and scale processes, equipment, and technologies in a hands-on role partnering with engineering, operations, safety, and quality teams. The position involves extensive travel to project sites (≈75%+), with a mobility package included for enhanced compensation.

You will drive process improvements, tooling design, and production methods while expanding manufacturing capabilities and product lines.