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

Job Title:
Manufacturing Engineer

Location:
Coon Rapids, MN

Pay: $75,000 - $95,000

Duration:
Contract to Hire OR Direct Hire

Job Function

Summary:

To provide engineering support to manufacturing through assessment and resolution of manufacturing problems, the development and/or the improvement of manufacturing processes and the design of fixtures and tooling for use in the assembly process.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Design, qualify and implement fixtures and tooling to be used in manufacturing
Develop and implement process improvements
Performs mechanical maintenance on manufacturing equipment and machinery
Support production through troubleshooting and continuous improvement projects
Troubleshoot tooling, fixtures, equipment and processes when defects occur.
Trains assemblers on proper usage of tooling and serve as a resource for information
Works with assemblers as required to interpret prints and explain procedures
Works directly with toolmakers and machinists to ensure mutual understanding of product and required standards
Works with Quality Assurance and other departments to prioritize and resolve issues to keep manufacturing operating
Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.

Education and

Required Skills:

Strong mechanical aptitude
B.S. Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or Associate of Science degree (A.S.) in Manufacturing engineering technology with applicable experience or equivalent industry related degree
Familiarity with software such as Solid works, and Microsoft Office
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with coworkers in a productive manner to work toward common manufacturing goals
Experience with AS9100 Quality Management System preferred but not required

Reporting Relations:

Provides training to assemblers as required

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand for moderate periods of time in an office and factory setting. Regular use of hand tools, micrometers, and microscopes is required. Occasionally lifting up to 75lbs.

Working Conditions:

Candidates will be on site 100% of the time. Occasional exposure to heat and fumes

Benefits:

Upon completion of waiting period, consultants are eligible for:

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Health Savings Account
Health Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Accrued Sick Pay
401(k)