Manufacturing Engineer - Continuous Improvement

Applied Engineering•Faribault, MN

12d•$35 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Faribault, MN as a Manufacturing Engineer - Continuous Improvement. You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high-quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth. We welcome candidates from the southern Twin Cities metro and beyond to apply. Innovation, problem solving, integrity, and collaboration are a few things you'll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace, then we would like to get to know you better.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering required
Background in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or industrial engineering
Experience improving workstation safety, ergonomics, and hazard mitigation
Skilled in process redesign, tooling development, and workstation optimization
Ability to identify labor inefficiencies and reduce assembly variation through engineering solutions
Experience supporting value engineering and cost‑reduction initiatives
Strong analytical skills for validating operational and financial impacts
Effective communicator with collaborative, cross‑functional problem‑solving abilities
Capable of working independently and as a team member
Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity
Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset
Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking
Effective verbal and written communication
Desire to work on a variety of projects
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing engineering initiatives to improve workstation safety, ergonomics, manufacturability, labor efficiency, and gross margin within the Power Test / Loadbanks value stream
Identify, assess, and prioritize engineering‑addressable hazards, implementing engineering controls that eliminate or reduce workplace risks
Redesign processes, tooling, and workstations to reduce labor content, minimize assembly variation, and enhance process consistency
Support and execute value engineering and cost‑reduction initiatives, validating operational, ergonomic, and financial benefits of implemented improvements
Drive measurable performance gains through structured evaluation, implementation, and validation of engineering solutions
Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners
Contribute to projects that impact communities in Northfield, Owatonna, Dundas, Medford, Lakeville, Farmington, Waseca, and Lonsdale, and the greater southern Twin Cities metro
Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation