Associate Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Minnesota

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer provides technical leadership to cross-functional teams to develop, optimize, and maintain cost-effective manufacturing processes and procedures for precision parts and assemblies, with a strong focus on medical device production. This role supports Sales, Operations, Quality, and CNC Programming, maintains accurate manufacturing plans in the ERP system, and leads projects that drive continuous improvement, LEAN implementation, and robust documentation across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical teams in developing and maintaining cost-effective manufacturing processes and procedures for parts and assemblies, ensuring conformance to customer requirements and adherence to high quality standards and LEAN principles.
• Support Sales by reviewing the technical aspects of new and existing projects, confirming manufacturability, ensuring appropriate bids are submitted, and providing ongoing technical support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead assigned projects from concept through implementation, including supporting the MRB (Material Review Board) process and providing engineering support to Operations and Quality to resolve manufacturing and out-of-specification issues.
• Develop recommendations for manufacturing equipment, fixtures, and cutting tools required to produce parts and assemblies, and assist in tooling design and validation of alternate materials as needed.
• Create and maintain manufacturing plans in the company ERP system, including accurate product structures, routings, and parts inventory information.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and lead initiatives to implement LEAN manufacturing principles across the organization.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for assigned projects, including engineering changes, manufacturing process documentation, and process control records.
• Collaborate closely with CNC Programming to ensure CNC programs are complete, verified, and ready prior to scheduled project start dates.
• Lead efforts to plan, design, and coordinate the integration of new equipment into existing manufacturing processes, ensuring smooth implementation and minimal disruption.
• Apply manufacturing engineering and process improvement methodologies to optimize machining operations, including milling and Swiss machining, to improve quality, throughput, and cost.
• Conduct or support process capability studies to validate process performance and support ongoing cost reduction and quality improvement efforts.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in medical device manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and customer requirements.

Essential Skills

• 5–7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering and process improvement, preferably in a medical device manufacturing environment.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment, including equipment sourced from contract manufacturers or contract manufacturing organizations.
• Hands-on experience with machining processes, with a preference for mill and Swiss machining.
• Strong work history in manufacturing process development, continuous improvement, and LEAN manufacturing.
• Experience working with ERP systems to create and maintain manufacturing plans, routings, and product structures.
• Proficiency in CAD software for engineering and manufacturing applications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with at least 5 years of manufacturing experience, or an associate degree with at least 8 years of experience in a similar field.
• Demonstrated project leadership experience or relevant project leadership certifications.
• Proficient PC skills in a Windows environment, especially with Word and Excel.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across Sales, Operations, Quality, and Programming functions.
• Ability to travel between company sites as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the design and selection of fixturing and tooling for complex precision parts.
• Experience in a precision manufacturing environment, particularly related to medical device manufacturing.
• LEAN or Six Sigma training with demonstrated application in a production environment.
• Experience with CAM software, including Swiss or milling applications.
• Experience working within an ISO-regulated environment.
• Experience optimizing manufacturing processes to achieve ongoing cost reductions.
• Experience conducting process capability studies to validate and improve process performance.
• Familiarity with design for manufacturing principles and their application to machining and medical device components.
• Experience with CNC machines and CNC programming, including tooling design and setup.
• Exposure to medical device manufacturing work, including process engineering and compliance with relevant standards.

This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Health & Insurance Benefits: - Medical plans = company contributes a generous portion of the premium cost. - Dental plan = employer‑supported. - Voluntary vision plan = low‑cost, employee‑elected. - Basic Life Insurance = 100% employer‑paid. - Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) = 100% employer‑paid. - Short‑term disability = 100% employer‑paid. - Long‑term disability = 100% employer‑paid. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) = 100% employer‑paid. Retirement & Savings: - Retirement contributions (details referenced in the summary, plan documents hold the specifics). Spending Accounts: - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Dependent Care FSA

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

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