Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent • Delano, MN • 4d ago

Job Title: Manufacturing EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical support to our production department. This role involves developing metrics, troubleshooting production quality issues, initiating process improvements, training production employees, and providing corrective actions on customer issues. You will also be involved in the development of new products, including directing proto@types, interacting with production employees on requirements, and reviewing capital equipment. Additionally, you will develop and maintain production documentation and be an active team member on various lean improvement projects.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to the production department by developing metrics, reviewing resources, troubleshooting production quality issues, initiating process improvements, training production employees, and providing corrective actions on customer issues.

Participate in the development of new products by directing proto@types, interacting with production employees on requirements, and reviewing capital equipment.

Develop and maintain production documentation, including initiating and updating routings and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and controlled documents.

Actively participate in Kaizen/Lean events, internal audits, action items, and various engineering projects.

Plan and design manufacturing processes for a production facility, analyzing assembly, fabrication, machining, and other processes.

Work on complex tasks and projects individually and collaborate with supervisors and other team members as needed.

Plan and implement preventive and corrective actions to reduce scrap, rework, and downtime.

Contribute to the creation and continuous improvement of manufacturing work instructions, process control plans, and other documentation required for production release.

Support operations performance in meeting quality, safety, morale, cost, productivity, and delivery objectives.

Understand and support continuous improvement and quality initiatives.

Evaluate and improve manufacturing methods and production equipment capabilities.

Apply statistical methods and SPC in reviewing production capability and design adherence.

Apply Lean manufacturing concepts when analyzing workflow and space utilization.

Estimate production costs for management decisions.

Process ECOs, routings, and other product data in a timely and productive manner.

Resolve issues in a reasonable timeframe, maintaining connectivity to shop floor issues and collaborating with shop floor employees.

Essential Skills

3+ years of experience working with rotation molding

Proficiency in Solidworks

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Experience in manufacturing engineering and process engineering

Knowledge of lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies

Experience with continuous improvement and tooling

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Familiarity with rotational molding and injection molding processes

Ability to apply statistical methods and SPC in production capability reviews

Understanding of Lean manufacturing concepts

Experience with estimating production costs

Ability to process ECOs and routings efficiently

Persistent in resolving issues and maintaining process improvements

Work Environment

This is an onsite position working closely with the roto team, which includes one other engineer. The team consists of 40 people in total. You will work closely with another engineer and the Production Lead, reporting to the Director of Operations. Core hours are from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM with some flexibility based on needs and personal schedules. The company offers an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), quarterly bonuses, and is privately owned.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Health, Vision. Paid holidays. 401k program, This would be provide by the client.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Delano,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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