Manufacturing Engineer

Standex•Watertown, SD

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing, and supporting manufacturing processes to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and scalability. This role develops production workflows, supports daily manufacturing operations, leads continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborates closely with cross‑functional teams to enhance product manufacturability.

Requirements

Experience in process design, process optimization, or production engineering.
Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, and root‑cause analysis tools.
Experience supporting production environments and troubleshooting manufacturing issues.
Strong communication skills; ability to effectively collaborate across engineering, production, and quality teams.
Hands-on approach with willingness to work on the production floor to resolve problems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or related technical field preferred.
Proficiency in CAD tools, process modeling, or layout design software is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes, workflows, and production layouts to improve throughput, quality, and cost.
Provide daily manufacturing support by troubleshooting process issues, addressing production bottlenecks, and implementing corrective actions.
Lead process development activities for new products, including prototype builds, pilot runs, and full-scale production readiness.
Analyze production data to identify areas for process improvement, waste reduction, and efficiency gains.
Develop and maintain engineering documentation such as process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, SOPs, and work instructions.
Collaborate with product engineering on design-for-manufacturing (DFM) improvements and technical reviews.
Evaluate and implement new equipment, automation, and tooling to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
Conduct time studies, capability analyses, and process validation activities.
Support quality by participating in root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement projects.
Drive lean manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen, standard work, and other process excellence tools.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality systems.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to production teams and engineering technicians.