Manufacturing Design Engineer

Banner Engineering Career•Aberdeen, SD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial automation. We offer products and solutions including award-winning sensors, wireless solutions, machine safety, indication and LED lighting. From Fortune 500 leaders to innovative startups, Banner's award-winning products and solutions are helping companies around the world increase efficiency, reduce costs, safeguard equipment, and protect personnel. Our commitment to innovation shows through a continuous, market-driven evolution of products and technology.â¯With engineers employed in nearly every major department, engineering is in our DNA. Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do. Pay and Benefits Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to: 401(k) with match Student Loan 401(k) match program Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution Paid Time Off (PTO) Sales and Profit Sharing Eligibility Flexible work hours Life Insurance Paid Parental Leave Pet Insurance This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives on solving problems in real time, and takes ownership of improving plant performance. Below are some key responsibilities of the role. Key Responsibilities Plant Engineering Support Serve as the on-site engineering resource for the Aberdeen plant, addressing daily production and technical questions. Troubleshoot and resolve product, process, and equipment issues impacting production. Partner with production leadership, technicians, and operators to support continuous improvement and drive root cause resolution. Lead quality investigations and collaborate with the quality team to implement corrective and preventive actions. Provide maintenance and troubleshooting support for production equipment to ensure uptime, safety, and quality targets are met. Support production builds and ensure processes are followed to meet customer and operational requirements. Employ statistical analysis tools and capability studies to monitor manufacturing process stability and performance, uncover trends, anomalies, and inefficiencies to drive engineering resolutions Act autonomously and proactively, making independent engineering decisions and driving process improvements with minimal oversight to resolve production issues Identify and communicate performance and production issues while collaborating effectively with remote product experts. Expected to work Monday-Thursday 10 hour shifts supporting across first and second shift. Process Development and Improvement Interpret production metrics and assess process performance to increase quality, yield, and efficiency in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment. Analyze existing production lines, find bottlenecks, and design better workflows and methods. Conduct time studies to established accurate labor standards. Develop and maintain accurate plant-specific assembly documentation, work instructions, and process standards. Lead initiatives to improve safety, reduce waste, and optimize workflows. Collaboration and Cross-Functional Work Act as the liaison between the Aberdeen plant and engineering leadership in Brooklyn Park. Provide feedback to design and engineering teams regarding product manufacturability and plant-specific challenges. Support product transfers and ensure new processes or design changes are effectively implemented in Aberdeen. Work closely with quality and technical staff to address customer concerns related to products manufactured in Aberdeen. Collaborate and communicate with plant manager to ensure that production issues are resolved and KPI's are met. Ensure cross-functional accountability by tracking action items, reviewing progress, and escalating issues when necessary to uphold production integrity What You Bring to the Table To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
0–5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or plant engineering roles.
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently in a dynamic plant environment.
Experience supporting production and resolving quality or process issues on the shop floor.
Proficiency in PTC ProE, Creo or similar solid modeling tools.
Applied understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, assembly, and fabrication.
Familiarity with 3D printing
Demonstrates ability to adapt and quickly resolve process issues to maintain throughput and uphold production targets
Demonstrates strong multitasking capability to balance multiple concurrent projects/issues—prioritizing effectively, coordinating across teams, and maintaining production demands
Exhibits strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively work with operators, technicians, engineers, and leadership to implement process improvements and resolve manufacturing issues.
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
Willing to travel occasionally to our headquarters in Brooklyn Park, MN.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with root cause analysis tools such as FMEA, 5-Why, and fishbone diagrams.
Familiarity with MES/ERP systems.
Exposure to quality systems and customer complaint resolution.
Knowledge of equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, and basic automation.
Previous experience in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Serve as the on-site engineering resource for the Aberdeen plant, addressing daily production and technical questions.
Troubleshoot and resolve product, process, and equipment issues impacting production.
Partner with production leadership, technicians, and operators to support continuous improvement and drive root cause resolution.
Lead quality investigations and collaborate with the quality team to implement corrective and preventive actions.
Provide maintenance and troubleshooting support for production equipment to ensure uptime, safety, and quality targets are met.
Support production builds and ensure processes are followed to meet customer and operational requirements.
Employ statistical analysis tools and capability studies to monitor manufacturing process stability and performance, uncover trends, anomalies, and inefficiencies to drive engineering resolutions
Act autonomously and proactively, making independent engineering decisions and driving process improvements with minimal oversight to resolve production issues
Identify and communicate performance and production issues while collaborating effectively with remote product experts.
Interpret production metrics and assess process performance to increase quality, yield, and efficiency in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment.
Analyze existing production lines, find bottlenecks, and design better workflows and methods.
Conduct time studies to established accurate labor standards.
Develop and maintain accurate plant-specific assembly documentation, work instructions, and process standards.
Lead initiatives to improve safety, reduce waste, and optimize workflows.
Act as the liaison between the Aberdeen plant and engineering leadership in Brooklyn Park.
Provide feedback to design and engineering teams regarding product manufacturability and plant-specific challenges.
Support product transfers and ensure new processes or design changes are effectively implemented in Aberdeen.
Work closely with quality and technical staff to address customer concerns related to products manufactured in Aberdeen.
Collaborate and communicate with plant manager to ensure that production issues are resolved and KPI's are met.
Ensure cross-functional accountability by tracking action items, reviewing progress, and escalating issues when necessary to uphold production integrity