Manufacturing Engineer Job Mankato area,Minnesota USA,Manufacturing / Production

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, Mac Lean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission‑critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986, MPS now operates as a standalone company with a workforce of over 2,000 team members worldwide and seventeen production facilities across North America.

Our culture centers on respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship, with a deep commitment to environmental, health and safety excellence through our Mission Zero initiative.

Location:

Mankato, MN – Our facility is a leading force in the metal casting industry, building the components that move, feed, power, and heal the world.

We offer

Competitive pay: $72,000 – $100,000
Great benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and more
A strong company culture with integrity, innovation, and community giving back

Key Responsibilities

Own and optimize manufacturing processes to ensure safe, capable, and efficient production that meets quality, delivery, and cost objectives
Develop, document, and maintain standard work, process flow diagrams, work instructions, and manufacturing specifications
Support new product introductions (NPI), including process development, risk assessment, production trials, and launch readiness
Utilize Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools to support cost‑reduction initiatives, reduce waste, improve flow, and increase productivity through process optimization, labor balancing, and material utilization improvements
Partner with other departments to analyze process performance using data to address nonconformances, perform root‑cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions
Support capital equipment, tooling, and automation projects, including justification, implementation, and validation
Ensure processes comply with EHS requirements, ergonomic standards, and company safety initiatives
Provide technical support to production teams and help train operators on new or improved processes
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Design Engineering to evaluate and improve plant layouts for manufacturability, process robustness, efficiency, workflow, and future growth
Familiarity with PFMEA, control plans, and change management in a production environment
Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions and improvements
Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams
Self‑directed, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ERP or manufacturing systems experience a plus

What You Need To Succeed Essentials (Required)

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field OR equivalent experience in a manufacturing‑focused engineering role
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing, process, or industrial engineering role within an industrial or heavy manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of manufacturing process development, process control, and continuous improvement methodologies
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
Experience with root‑cause analysis methodologies
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation

Preferred Skills (A Plus!)

Experience in iron foundry operations, including melting, molding, core making, pouring, shakeout, cleaning, and finishing processes
Familiarity with manufacturing data collection systems and production dashboards
Experience working with process control data
Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC), control charts, and process capability metrics
Ability to analyze and visualize data using tools such as Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables), Power BI, or similar platforms
Experience collaborating with controls or automation engineers on equipment upgrades or process improvements
Familiarity with industrial controls concepts (sensors, PLC‑driven…