Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Lead technical teams in developing and maintaining cost‑effective processes and procedures for parts and assemblies manufacturing. Provide technical support to Sales, Operations, Quality, and CNC Programming, lead assigned projects, maintain manufacturing plans in ERP, focus on continuous improvement and documentation.

• Lead teams in developing and maintaining cost‑effective processes and procedures to ensure conformance to customer requirements, quality standards, and LEAN principles.
• Support Sales by providing technical insights on projects, ensuring manufacturability, and aiding in bid submissions.
• Lead assigned projects, support the MRB process, and provide engineering support to Operations and Quality to troubleshoot manufacturing process issues.
• Develop recommendations for equipment, fixtures, and cutting tools for parts and assemblies production.
• Input and maintain manufacturing plans in the ERP system, including parts inventory, product structure, and routings.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and implement LEAN principles throughout the organization.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to projects, including engineering changes and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with CNC Programming to ensure CNC programs are completed and verified before project start dates.
• Lead efforts in planning, designing, and coordinating the integration of new equipment into the manufacturing process.

• 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process improvement, medical device manufacturing, and process engineering.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment, machining (Mill and Swiss preferred), continuous improvement, LEAN manufacturing, ISO standards, milling machines, ERP systems, design for manufacturing, CNC machines, CNC programming, tooling design, CAD software, and Six Sigma.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5 years of manufacturing experience or an associate degree with 8 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in CAD software.
• Project leadership experience or certifications.
• Proficient in PC skills, especially in Windows, Word, and Excel.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to travel between company sites as needed.
• Experience in designing and selecting fixturing and tooling for complex parts.
• Experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• LEAN / Six Sigma training and demonstrated application.
• Experience with CAM software, Swiss or milling.
• Experience working within an ISO environment.
• Experience in optimizing processes and achieving ongoing cost reductions.
• Experience conducting process capability studies.

Permanent position based out of Coon Rapids, MN.

Pay range: $ - $ per year.

Competitive benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, 401K, tuition reimbursement, floating holidays.

Fully onsite position in Coon Rapids, MN.

Anticipated closure Jan 5, 2026.

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