Why Work at Banner?
For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of some of the biggest industry trends, such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and our photoelectric, ultrasonic, and vision sensors, LED lights and indicators, monitoring solutions, and other safety products are used by Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders worldwide. Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.
Position Summary
We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Manufacturing (Operations) Engineering team, supporting New Product Development and production operations at our Brooklyn Park, MN facility. You will be a strong contributing member in our collaborative environment while also finding a good amount of autonomy to drive improvements. In this role you will be responsible for optimizing the output of ongoing manufacturing operations as well as supporting new product launches and transfers.
This position reports to Manufacturing Engineering Manager.
According to the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), this position is classified as:
Exempt, based on Professional exemption
What You'll Be Doing
New Product Introduction
Provide project level comprehensive Manufacturing Engineering support as an integrated member of a design team.
Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) effort for new product developments
Critically analyze new product concepts and provide constructive feedback for assembly requirements and constraints
Lead effort to incorporate preferred assembly methods and critical part features that are necessary to achieve yield and cost targets
Lead Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) sessions and proactively reduce and eliminate the causes of defects on new product introductions
Complete a manufacturing process plan to facilitate LEAN, and single piece flow errorproof manufacturing
Design Manufacturing line with necessary automation to achieve cost of goods sold requirement
Use workflow toolsets and PTC Creo to specify and provide assembly fixtures and automation
Create labor estimates, time standards, assembly drawings, routings, and procedural documentation
Manage preproduction engineering builds and the manufacturing release process
Participate in production line duplication and product transfers to US and international manufacturing facilities
Process Development and Support
Lead product post-launch team to address production manufacturability, cost, and yield issues
Research and Identify new production technologies to support cost and quality initiatives in the plants
Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE) and Gage R&R for system control and optimization
Create and maintain assembly documentation and procedures
Provide line support daily (or as needed) to assigned lines for yield improvement, trouble shooting, and other activities to meet organizational objectives.
Coordinate maintenance and repair operations for manufacturing equipment
Work with cross-functional teams to implement manufacturing processes improvements
Perform quality and efficiency gap root-cause analysis
This job description reflects management's assignment of key responsibilities;
it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
What You Bring to the Table
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.
Required Education
BS degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering preferred, or similar
Required Skills or Experience
1 - 3 years of relevant experience
Experience with fixture, equipment and automation specification, as well as deployment
Ability to identify and advocate for necessary piece part features needed to meet production cost and yield goals
Demonstrated track record of applying engineering problem solving skills
Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously while balancing priorities
Good applied statistics skills
Experience with DOE, FMEA, and Gage R&R
Experience with one or more process technologies such as ultrasonic welding, potting, injection molding, adhesive dispense, automation, etc.
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (i.e., creating graphs and charts, using formulas, creating V-look ups, and filtering information)
Ability to communicate effectively to multiple stakeholder groups (management, operations employees) with presentations, data, training and other communications to meet objectives
Able to travel occasionally (about 10%) to our manufacturing facilities in South Dakota, and possibly Mexico
Preferred Skills or Experience
Fixture conceptualization and design
Windchill MPM link experience
PTC ProE / Creo / PDMLink experience
LEAN experience or certification
Experience with sensor or safety products
Project management skills and experience
What to Expect at Work
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.
Sit for up to 8 hours per day
Exposed to a computer screen for up to 8 hours per day
Regularly works on the production floor, potentially 3-4 or more hours per day
Utilize a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment
Required to talk or hear frequently
Ability to lift, reach, handle, and feel with arms, hands, and fingers
Working Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
Manufacturing environment - indoor and climate controlled, moderate noise level
Pay and Benefits
Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:
401(k) with match
On Demand pay options
Student Loan 401(k)
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
HSA
Flexible work hours
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Pet Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Pay Range: $72,583-$102,402
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
This job description reflects management's assignment of key responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
