Manufacturing Engineer

Job ID

45805

Date

21 April 2026

Job Family

• Production
  
  

Type of contract

• Permanent
  
  

, Permanent

Why work for Manitou Group?

Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. Based on a “One United Team” focus, we internationally cultivate our purpose-driven and agile work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we cultivate, build and elevate our more than 6000 employees and their diversity across more than 30 countries we operate in. There are 6 main plants with locations in France, the USA, India, Italy and more than 30 subsidiaries all around the world.

Are you looking for a new opportunity? Join us to be part of our continuous success.

General Accountability

Manufacturing Engineer plans, directs and coordinates manufacturing processes in the plant; responds to manufacturing issues and concerns to ensure products are produced to specifications and according to manufacturing schedules while ensuring efficient use of resources. Manufacturing Engineer reports to Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods.
• Determines the processes, identifies the materials and supplies to be used, and designs or specifies appropriate fixtures necessary for efficient and cost effective manufacturing.
• Establishes bills of material, manufacturing routings, machine burdens, and new work centers.
• Creates assembly instructions for new products to be manufactured.
• Processes internal engineering change orders (ECOs), processes and incorporates the changes, and ensures changes become effective.
• Studies and records time, motion, methods and speed involved in performance of production and other worker operations to establish standard production rates and to improve efficiencies. Institutes changes in the production processes and/or recommends adjustments to product pricing.
• Performs engineering activities in compliance with established company and manufacturing standards, engineering principles, customer requirements, and related specifications.
• Confers with design engineering staff concerning product design and tooling to insure efficient production methods.
• Confers with vendors to determine part specifications and recommends the purchase of equipment and materials used in manufacturing and production.
• Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs for management decisions.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes. Other duties may be assigned.
  
  

Experience

• Two or more years of experience in manufacturing of construction and agricultural equipment is preferred.
  
  

Expertise

• Excellent mechanical aptitude, communication and computer skills are required. Must be able to gather, manipulate and analyze data.
  
  

Education

• BS Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or other related engineering required.
  
  

Internal & External Connections

• This position will interact with all departments, other sites and suppliers.
  
  

Localization And Travel Expected

• This position is located in Yankton, SD.
• Travel up to 5% may be required.
  
  

What does MANITOU Group offer? Above local legal requirements, of course

Compensation: Base salary: $60k – $80k – $100k

Work location: Yankton, South Dakota

Travel Requirements: 5%

In addition to an inclusive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program including Medical/Dental/Vision, a matching 401k, tuition reimbursement, volunteer program, wellness activities, employee and family activities throughout the year and so much more!

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

What is MANITOU Group?

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Location(s)

• United States - Yankton
  
  

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