Manufacturing Development Engineer II

Turck Inc • Plymouth, MN

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About The Position

Are you passionate about optimizing manufacturing processes and driving innovation? Do you thrive in collaborative environments where your expertise directly influences product quality, efficiency, and scalability? We’re looking for a skilled Manufacturing Development Engineer II to join our team and help advance our manufacturing capabilities.

What You Will Do

As a Manufacturing Development Engineer II, you will play a key role in developing, maintaining, and continuously improving our manufacturing processes, standards, and systems. You’ll support new product development and deployment while partnering closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective manufacturing solutions.

This role offers a unique opportunity to elevate manufacturing performance while contributing directly to product innovation and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, or a similar role
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electromechanical systems and assemblies
• Experience evaluating products and optimizing manufacturing processes for efficiency and quality
• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and communication abilities

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing or rebuilding manufacturing processes, standards, or operational guidelines
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) certification
• Product development experience

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Mechanical Engineering, Product Management, Drafting, Tooling Design, Compliance, Quality, and Production teams to develop manufacturable, high-quality products
• Design, optimize, and document manufacturing processes and tooling to improve productivity, efficiency, and product quality
• Provide technical leadership and support across departments, incorporating new technologies and best practices into manufacturing operations
• Partner with Quality teams to ensure products meet internal and regulatory standards, investigating and resolving production issues as needed
• Develop and support functional prototypes and production samples for testing, validation, and customer approval
• Perform cost engineering activities, including estimating, budgeting, and forecasting
• Conduct time studies and capacity analyses to optimize production workflows
• Support Product Lifecycle Engineering initiatives, including change management, configurable fast tracks, and low-volume production
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement efforts using lean manufacturing principles and process optimization methodologies

Benefits

• Onsite healthcare clinician and telehealth access for employees and their eligible family members, providing convenient, accessible care
• Competitive medical and dental insurance with above-market employer contributions
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match and profit-sharing opportunities
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and continued learning support
• Wellness programs, including health coaching and mental health resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees