Manufacturing Engineer I or II - BLUvera Manufacturing

Mortenson • Saint Paul, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

BLUvera, Mortenson’s vertically integrated manufacturing and fabrication business, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I or II to help develop, improve, and scale the processes, equipment, and technologies behind a growing manufacturing operation. This is a highly hands-on engineering role that will partner closely with engineering, operations, production, safety, and quality teams to improve throughput, quality, safety, and cost while bringing new products and manufacturing capabilities to life. The Manufacturing Engineer will have the opportunity to work across process engineering, equipment maintenance, tooling, product design, automation, and continuous improvement, solving real-world technical challenges from the plant floor through implementation. As BLUvera expands its manufacturing footprint and introduces new products, this role will play an important part in building efficient, repeatable processes and shaping how products are manufactured at scale. Please note: we have multiple openings at our St. Paul, MN, and Fridley, MN, facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 3+ years of assembly/manufacturing experience in process engineering/maintenance with emphasis on continuous process improvement
• Demonstrated experience in equipment maintenance, process improvement, and product design
• Understanding of construction scopes (framing, electrical, exterior finishes, interior finishes)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and excellent root cause analysis skills
• Proven problem-solving and organizational skills
• Experience leading continuous improvement and change management activities
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Familiarity with electrical systems and UL compliance
• Proven Lean manufacturing experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Active listening skills and effective communication; openness to diverse input and feedback
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Leads engineering process improvement of plant operations, collaborating with safety, quality, and environmental teams
• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing processes; documents changes
• Implements process control techniques and procedures
• Analyzes manufacturing process flow for improvements in safety, quality, throughput, and cost
• Collaborates with plant team on product tooling and design for effective production methods
• Designs and develops manufacturing processes for enhancements, product changes, and new products with zero defects and low production cost
• Provides hands-on maintenance and engineering support to troubleshoot technical issues
• Identifies, documents, and completes preventative maintenance tasks
• Works with production department to develop and implement technical training for team members
• Creates and maintains documentation of tool drawings and design concepts
• Maintains thorough knowledge of all processes and production equipment
• Utilizes lean methodologies and tools to achieve plant goals
• Builds relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level