Manufacturing Engineer (New Ulm)

Careen•New Ulm, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Windings, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company with a unique ESOP plan contributing to retirement. For over 60 years, we have built custom motors and components for demanding environments. We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer passionate about improving manufacturing processes, ensuring smooth product transitions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive quality, efficiency, and innovation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, optimizing workflows, and making a measurable impact.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical science from an accredited university or college.
General understanding and working knowledge of common engineering concepts & applications including statistical and scientific tools (e.g., Gage R&R, DOE, process capability, SPC, etc.).
Ability to identify technical problems and execute solutions relevant to project responsibility using a systematic problem-solving process.
Basic understanding of electric motor theory and principles, including typical mechanical and electrical inspection methods.
Ability to create technical presentations and recommendations for internal and external customers.
Apply basic project/process management tools (i.e., Gantt chart, RACI matrices) to ensure performance against project deliverables.
Ability to develop effective work relationships with suppliers and customers of project/process input and output.
Must verify identity and status as a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or person granted refugee or asylee status (or equivalent) in the U.S., OR undergo additional steps for ITAR/EAR compliance.

Responsibilities

Assists in the development of capable processes and ensures efficient and effective transfer of product into production.
Initiates and conducts defined technical tasks within a manufacturing environment.
Assesses process capabilities and innovates and implements process improvements for discrete, well-defined processes.
Analyzes, understands, and applies technical and quality requirements of well-defined products to create proper documentation.
Writes clear and concise work instructions for manufacturing operators.
Assists in the disposition and review of non-conforming rejects to identify and implement corrective actions.
Contributes to technical reports, validations, and qualifications by capturing experimental results.
Writes validation protocols and reports applicable to new processes.
Gathers and provides technical data for technical reviews.
Oversees development builds associated with projects.
Develops an in-depth understanding of key production processes and materials.
Assists in the design of fixtures and tooling to facilitate product development.
Creates dimensional characterization methodology and inspection criteria.
Investigates root cause and implements corrective action for quality or cost concerns.
Identifies and implements a comprehensive education plan to advance technical skills and personal development.