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Manufacturing Engineer

Crenlo Engineered Cabs
Watertown, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 6/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/23/2026
Summary

This engineering position is responsible to support product production in the plant and reports to the Plant Engineering Manager. The manufacturing engineer works both independently and as a part of a team to maintain and improve processes and systems used in manufacturing. In addition, manufacturing engineers function as specialists and subject matter experts for technical planning throughout the facility.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develops, improves, and monitors standards, processes, and performance to reduce costs and improve production operations
  • Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, quality improvements, and cost-reduction opportunities
  • Provides objective, functional, and financial engineering guidance on capital expenditures to site management and implementation support
  • Develop and maintain SOPs and Work Instructions
  • Provides lean manufacturing guidance to operations through coordination with the site Lean Manager
  • Investigate production issues using a systematic approach to root cause and corrective actions (8D problem solving methodology)
  • Other duties as assigned

Key Skills And Competencies

Preferred candidates will have prior experience within a manufacturing environment, knowledge of lean manufacturing is a plus. Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of plant personnel. Demonstrate proficiency within welding and assembly processes, coordinating work activities and managing multiple tasks and priorities is a requirement.

Education And Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Associates degree in a technical field with equivalent technical experience
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • Thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts
  • Experience within a lean manufacturing environment preferred
  • Proven 8D problem-solving experience

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and competencies required of this position. Employees are held accountable for all aspects for the job, which are subject to change at any time. An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Company Information

We are dedicated to the belief that people are our most important asset. In filling job openings every effort is expended to find candidates within Crenlo, its divisions or subsidiaries. Employee development, opportunity to grow and continuing to evolve both as an employee and as a company are instrumental to our success. We encourage employees to inquire about open positions and apply to those that help further their career goals.

Crenlo Engineered Cabs is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran’s status.

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