Manufacturing Engineer

Applied Engineering•Faribault, MN

26d•$78,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Manufacturing Engineer | Faribault, MN Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Faribault, MN as a (Job Title). You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high-quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth. Reporting to our Brooklyn Park office, located just north of Minneapolis and St. Paul, we welcome candidates from the Twin Cities 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. Award Winning – Employee Owned – Comprehensive Benefits Relocation Assistance – Ownership Opportunity – Continuing Education Support Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering and technology consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and technology. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern. Our unique company culture blends top talent, total technology, and absolute adaptability. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and projects aligned with your skills and interests. Employees working in Faribault have a short commute from Northfield, Owatonna, and Waseca, and will enjoy professional growth and community engagement through our regional presence in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota. As a Manufacturing Engineer in Faribault, MN, you will: Lead floor‑level engineering projects, including equipment guarding, workstation changes, BOM updates, and drawing/model revisions Drive cross‑functional initiatives, mentoring junior engineers and partnering with production supervisors to align safety, quality, and efficiency goals Work hands‑on in the manufacturing environment, actively engaging with production teams to solve real‑time challenges Implement practical engineering solutions that improve safety, workflow, and overall operational performance Lead continuous improvement efforts using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to deliver measurable productivity and cost‑reduction gains Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners across southern Minnesota Contribute to projects that impact communities in Faribault, Northfield, Owatonna, Waseca, and the greater Twin Cities Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation Please consider joining Applied's team of talented employees in Faribault and the greater Twin Cities metro area working on-site from our Brooklyn Park office. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship. Applied Engineering is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering required
2-3 years of previous manufacturing engineering experience required
Proficiency in Solidworks for updating models and drawings
BOM creation and maintenance
Ability to manage and implement floor-level projects, such as equipment guarding and workstation repositioning
Familiarity with safety standards and ergonomic principles in manufacturing settings
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

Responsibilities

Lead floor‑level engineering projects, including equipment guarding, workstation changes, BOM updates, and drawing/model revisions
Drive cross‑functional initiatives, mentoring junior engineers and partnering with production supervisors to align safety, quality, and efficiency goals
Work hands‑on in the manufacturing environment, actively engaging with production teams to solve real‑time challenges
Implement practical engineering solutions that improve safety, workflow, and overall operational performance
Lead continuous improvement efforts using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to deliver measurable productivity and cost‑reduction gains
Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners across southern Minnesota
Contribute to projects that impact communities in Faribault, Northfield, Owatonna, Waseca, and the greater Twin Cities
Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation