Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Engineering

Minnetonka, Minnesota Contract May 15, 2026

Manufacturing Engineering Technician (ME Technician)

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and adaptable Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support manufacturing operations, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional production support activities. This role requires a hands-on technician with strong troubleshooting capabilities, structured problem-solving experience, and the ability to communicate effectively across multiple teams and shifts.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience working as an actual Manufacturing Engineering Technician in a manufacturing environment — not solely as a production operator or assembler — with demonstrated experience supporting equipment, process troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and manufacturing improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting equipment, process, and production issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Production, Maintenance, and Operations.
• Document investigations, troubleshooting activities, and production updates through detailed written communications, pass-downs, and email summaries.
• Utilize structured root cause analysis tools such as:
• 5 Whys
• Fishbone (Ishikawa) Analysis
• A3 Problem Solving
• Other formal problem-solving methodologies
• Participate in and support continuous improvement initiatives using structured improvement frameworks such as DMAIC or similar methodologies.
• Assist in process optimization, equipment improvements, and corrective/preventive action implementation.
• Maintain compliance with manufacturing procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Support evolving manufacturing needs with flexibility across production lines and shifts.
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a Manufacturing Engineering Technician or similar technical manufacturing support role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams and provide clear production pass-downs and status updates.
• Demonstrated experience with formal root cause analysis methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience using structured process improvement frameworks such as DMAIC or equivalent.
• Strong troubleshooting and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical device manufacturing or another highly regulated industry.
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment and production processes.
• Familiarity with GMP, FDA, ISO, or other regulated manufacturing standards.
  
  

Shift Flexibility Requirement

All candidates must be willing and able to work any shift, including 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift, based on business needs and evolving manufacturing operations.

Shift Schedules

• 1st Shift: Monday – Thursday | 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: Monday – Thursday | 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM
• 3rd Shift: Friday – Sunday | 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  
  

As the manufacturing team and production lines continue to grow and evolve, technicians are expected to maintain flexibility to move across shifts as needed.

Desired Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a proactive, technically capable manufacturing professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, communicates effectively, and brings a structured approach to troubleshooting and continuous improvement.