Manufacturing Engineer

Kurt Manufacturing•Fridley, MN

6d•$81,427 - $108,569•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer plans, develops, and coordinates manufacturing processes. This role involves developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing methods by utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and components, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. The engineer will also analyze and plan production equipment utilization, and confer with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods. Additionally, the role requires coordinating with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of materials or parts, and evaluating products/fixtures according to specifications and quality standards. Setting machine sequence set-up and cycle times for the manufacture of parts to customer requirements, and using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software for parametric modeling, simulation, analysis, and product documentation are also key aspects of this position. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent GED
2 years of related experience
Programming software experience
CAD experience
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Due to ITAR and U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) are eligible for employment.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree
4 years of related experience
SolidWorks / ESPRIT experience
Die Cast experience

Responsibilities

Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and components, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
Analyzes and plans production equipment utilization.
Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
Coordinates with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of materials or parts, and evaluates products / fixtures according to specifications and quality standards.
Sets machine sequence set-up and cycle times for the manufacture parts to customer requirement.
Use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) software for parametric modeling, simulation, analysis, and product documentation.