Manufacturing Design Engineer

Job Category: Engineering/Operations Engineering

Requisition Number: MANUF
002859

• Posted :
  January 6, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

South Dakota - Aberdeen
715 Brown County 19 N
Aberdeen, SD 57401, USA

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial automation. We offer products and solutions including award-winning sensors, wireless solutions, machine safety, indication and LED lighting. From Fortune 500 leaders to innovative startups, Banner's award‑winning products and solutions are helping companies around the world increase efficiency, reduce costs, safeguard equipment, and protect personnel. Our commitment to innovation shows through a continuous, market‑driven evolution of products and technology.

With engineers employed in nearly every major department, engineering is in our DNA.

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.

Pay and Benefits

Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:

• 401(k) with match
• Student Loan 401(k) match program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sales and Profit Sharing Eligibility
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on solving problems in real time, and takes ownership of improving plant performance. Below are some key responsibilities of the role.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Engineering Support

• Serve as the on-site engineering resource for the Aberdeen plant, addressing daily production and technical questions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve product, process, and equipment issues impacting production.
• Partner with production leadership, technicians, and operators to support continuous improvement and drive root cause resolution.
• Lead quality investigations and collaborate with the quality team to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide maintenance and troubleshooting support for production equipment to ensure uptime, safety, and quality targets are met.
• Support production builds and ensure processes are followed to meet customer and operational requirements.
• Employ statistical analysis tools and capability studies to monitor manufacturing process stability and performance, uncover trends, anomalies, and inefficiencies to drive engineering resolutions.
• Act autonomously and proactively, making independent engineering decisions and driving process improvements with minimal oversight to resolve production issues.
• Identify and communicate performance and production issues while collaborating effectively with remote product experts.
• Expected to work Monday-Thursday 10 hour shifts supporting across first and second shift.

Process Development and Improvement

• Interpret production metrics and assess process performance to increase quality, yield, and efficiency in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Analyze existing production lines, find bottlenecks, and design better workflows and methods.
• Conduct time studies to established accurate labor standards.
• Develop and maintain accurate plant-specific assembly documentation, work instructions, and process standards.
• Lead initiatives to improve safety, reduce waste, and optimize workflows.

Collaboration and Cross-Functional Work

• Act as the liaison between the Aberdeen plant and engineering leadership in Brooklyn Park.
• Provide feedback to design and engineering teams regarding product manufacturability and plant-specific challenges.
• Support product transfers and ensure new processes or design changes are effectively implemented in Aberdeen.
• Work closely with quality and technical staff to address customer concerns related to products manufactured in Aberdeen.
• Collaborate and communicate with plant manager to ensure that production issues are resolved and KPI's are met.
• Ensure cross-functional accountability by tracking action items, reviewing progress, and escalating issues when necessary to uphold production integrity.

What You Bring to the Table

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