Manufacturing Engineer

Chandler Industries is a premier contract manufacturer specializing in precision machining, EDM, sheet metal fabrication, and a range of value-added services. We excel in providing exceptional value through responsive customer service, technical expertise, and innovative lean manufacturing practices. Our commitment to delivering world‑class quality and on‑time performance has made us a trusted partner for our customers. Chandler operates five divisions, including four in Minnesota—Blaine, Long Prairie, Montevideo, and Wyoming—and one in Lake Mills, Wisconsin.

About the job

Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors related to the specific position. These may include skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their dependents. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability; a 401(k) plan with company match; and a range of supplemental benefit options. In addition, eligible employees receive paid holidays and paid time off.

Summary:

This individual is responsible for driving new product introduction from feasibility through prototype and into production, continuous improvement, and LEAN manufacturing techniques to meet customer specifications.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Technical support resource for ongoing/day‑to‑day manufacturing operations and continuous improvement programs.
• Supports new product estimators throughout the quoting process to establish labor, equipment, tooling, and cost estimates.
• Participates in New Product Introduction and Engineering Change Notice reviews identify risks, resources, equipment, processes, capacity, measurements, and cost associated product manufacturing. Project coordinator from acceptance of quote through to final production. Records for evidence that realization process and resulting product meet requirements.
• Responsible to enter/create all methods of manufacturing, and controlling revision levels of parts and review and interpret associated specification into the MRP/ERP system. Create job routers, Bills of Material, and develop approved rework procedures and work instructions.
• Coordinate CNC programming, cutting tool selection, tool list generation, fixture design, and inspection plans with internal teams. Coordinate with procurement team on source selection/changes, and performs cost analysis for tooling, machinery, and equipment resulting in new or improved manufacturing methods.
• Assists in the analysis and planning of work force utilization, space requirement, workflow, and layout design of equipment and workspace.
• Coordinate pre‑production and testing with production teams resolving any non‑conformances, quality, and productivity issues.
• Provide customer interface and expertise to proactively assure requirements are understood and satisfied. Work collaboratively with customers and quality management team to identify quality gaps, corrective action resolution, and continued improvement with performance is achieved to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Represent Engineering team on cross‑functional teams.
• Utilize programs, such as lean/six sigma, continuous improvement, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) to identify best practices and drive productivity and quality improvements throughout the organization including process flow, eliminate waste, and reduce costs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and coordinating opportunities for reducing manufacturing set‑up time, cycle time, labor hours, and WIP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience (Minimum requirements in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses/certifications or other knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Technical or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent degree.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of applicable…