Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing and improving manufacturing processes by studying product and manufacturing methods.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following:

• Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Provides manufacturing information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Provides information by answering questions and requests internally or externally.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
• Completes design and development projects by training and guiding production personnel.
• Preform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• 2 years of experience in the manufacturing industry and bachelor’s degree from a technical college or university in related field preferred.
• Preferred background or familiarity with machining, welding, assembly, and other manufacturing processes.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and or other continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
• Blueprint reading and GD&T Knowledge
• Technically competent with various software programs (SolidWorks/ProE/Mastercam etc.…)
• Experience with Epicor ERP software is a plus.
• Solid computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use of hands, fingers, feet, and hands to reach with arms. The ability to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees must be able to cope with Minnesota climate variances, endure heat & cold conditions in the shop. Endure heavy workloads, high noise levels from hammering, and grinding (hearing protection provided). Protect against metal particles, fumes, sparks, particles, and gases (safety glasses, safety-toed boots, ear plugs, and gloves provided per the company policy guidelines).

Individuals working in an office setting will not endure some of the physical & work environments conditions of the production floor unless office is adjacent to the production floor or per the individuals job duties and/ or responsibilities. All office personnel must abide by the PPE guidelines (safety glasses, safety-toed boots that are provided per the company policy guidelines) when entering the production floor or if a requirement of a department that individual is entering or working in.