What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manufacturing Engineer position at Intellectt Inc?
Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Plymouth, Minnesota
Work Schedule: Onsite, Monday–Friday (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Job Summary:
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing and developing manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures to support daily production while improving productivity and product quality. This role also drives process improvements, supports new product introductions, and ensures manufacturing efficiency in a regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and test equipment
- Lead projects involving new production equipment, process improvements, and cost reduction initiatives
- Support new product introductions with a focus on Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
- Conduct Process FMEAs and process validations
- Improve product quality, labor efficiency, and throughput using Lean manufacturing principles
- Coordinate design, procurement, build, and debugging of manufacturing equipment
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers and technicians
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Operations, and Product Development
- Support Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and regulatory requirements
Required Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, or Packaging
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and process improvement methodologies
- Experience with process validation and FMEA
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred Qualifications:
- Six Sigma exposure or certification
- Experience in Lean manufacturing environments
Work Requirements:
- Fully onsite role (no hybrid/remote option)
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Strong collaboration and leadership capabilities