Manufacturing Engineer

Egan Company•Champlin, MN

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

Egan is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support its Electrical Solutions & Prefabrication group in Champlin, Minnesota. The role connects custom, high-mix/low-volume make-to-order shop operations with field installations. The engineer will document standardized workflows, design flexible workstation strategies, and use operational data to improve processes across the panel shop, prefabrication shop, and active construction sites. The position works directly with shop and field teams to align production capacity and schedules with installation needs. It is eligible for hybrid work, with routine in-person work in the Champlin shops and local travel to construction sites and the Kasson, Minnesota prefabrication shop. Employees new to the role are asked to work in the office for at least the first 90 days before transitioning to the hybrid schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field, and at least 3 years of progressive experience; alternatively, an associate degree in a technical discipline and at least 5 years of progressive experience implementing lean or industrial engineering principles in a custom job shop, specialized fabrication environment, or the construction industry.
Strong foundation in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, DMAIC, Kanban, Standard Work, and Continuous Improvement, applied to high-mix, low-volume or non-standard manufacturing environments.
Proficiency in data visualization and analysis tools, such as advanced MS Excel and BI systems.
Familiarity with CAD software such as AutoCAD, Revit, or SolidWorks for shop layouts, material flows, and workstation setups.
Familiarity with ERP, ECO/DCO, MRP, MES, or similar operational management systems.
Strong emotional intelligence and ability to build trusting relationships with shop craftworkers and field operations teams.
Proactive problem-solving skills and willingness to constructively challenge the status quo.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to document clear, visual SOPs.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with electrical systems, custom panel shops, or industrialized construction prefabrication methods.

Responsibilities

Observe, analyze, and document standardized work processes across panel shops, prefabrication environments, and field operations.
Design and deploy ergonomic, flexible workstation standards and layouts for custom project builds.
Create and maintain systems for tracking, analyzing, and reporting KPIs such as cycle time, material waste, throughput, and labor utilization.
Assist in developing scalable, temporary, or variable production lines and procedure-control documentation.
Apply Lean and 5S principles to identify and eliminate non-value-added activities in material handling, staging, and assembly.
Collaborate with Shop Supervisors, Project Managers, and Field Foremen to align prefabrication capacity and production schedules with field installation demand.
Evaluate and recommend specialized tooling, fixtures, or automation opportunities for custom panel fabrication and kitting.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
Flexible spending accounts.
Life insurance and short-term or long-term disability coverage.
Mental healthcare and support for employees and their families.
401(k) plan with company matching contribution and profit sharing.
Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
Educational assistance and learning and development opportunities.
Paid parental leave.
Potential annual discretionary bonus, lead incentive program, and safety buck program.
Volunteer events through the “Beyond the Jobsite” community involvement program.
Flexible and hybrid work options.