Manufacturing Engineer

Banner Engineering•New Hope, MN

8d•$82,245 - $116,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Operations group, in which you’ll be a strong contributing member in our collaborative environment. You’ll find a good amount of autonomy here, as well as a hard-working group that contributes to Banner’s ongoing success and continuing growth. In this role, you will be working to improve the manufacturing process to reduce waste and improve Banner’s product quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or related field)
0 to 5 years of engineering experience; new grads are encouraged to apply
Strong applied statistical skills to analyze manufacturing data, identify process variation, and drive continuous improvement
Demonstrated knowledge of quality and continuous improvement methodologies including experience with 8D and Root Cause Analysis
Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
This position is based in our headquarters facility in Plymouth, MN, with frequent travel and collaboration with our facility in Brooklyn Park. Occasional (approximately 5%) travel to manufacturing sites in South Dakota and Mexico.
Proven problem-solving skills for diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and process-related issues
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

Familiar with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, die casting, machining, and stamping
Familiarity with one or more of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, data-driven analysis and decision-making

Responsibilities

Lead Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) sessions and proactively reduce and eliminate the causes of defects
Initiate quality alerts, stock checks, stop work orders, line support, engineering, and corrective action requests.
Quality-based customer support for Production and the Business units.
Work closely with operators and technicians on the factory floor to understand process challenges and implement practical, sustainable improvements
Critically analyze new product concepts and provide constructive feedback for assembly requirements and constraints
Manage improvement projects related to issues found in product returns
Analyze inspection data for nonconforming products from external suppliers to determine disposition.
Collaborate with NPD and Plant Engineering at each of our facilities to reduce waste, operational errors, and improve overall product quality.
Other relevant duties as assigned.