Manufacturing Engineer

Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Work Location: Minnetonka, MN 55345

Assignment Duration: 7 months

Work Schedule: 3:30PM - 1:00AM

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer applies strong technical skills and knowledge of manufacturing operations to lead and execute complex engineering tasks. This role requires proactive problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and take ownership of complex manufacturing engineering tasks that may involve multiple interrelated elements.
• Anticipate and identify key technical issues; develop recommendations and solutions even when no precedent exists.
• Apply creative thinking and introduce new methods or approaches to resolve problems.
• Evaluate and consider impacts on related systems, equipment, and processes when implementing changes.
• Collaborate with peers, technicians, and mentors through reviews of technical rationale, verification, and validation activities.
• Support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting issues, improving processes, and optimizing equipment performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, A3 problem solving, standard work, waste reduction, and efficiency projects.
• Ensure alignment with business objectives and maintain understanding of company operations and manufacturing environment.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, or related discipline).
• 0-5 years of experience in an engineering role, or equivalent advanced education.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead tasks independently and drive results.