Manufacturing Engineer

Banner Engineering Career•Minneapolis, MN

23h•$80,161 - $113,093

About The Position

We’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Operations group within the Sensor Business Unit, with a primary focus on driving cost reduction, manufacturing efficiency, and scalable process improvements across new and existing products. In this role, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to support design-for-manufacturing efforts, improve yields, and implement sustainable manufacturing solutions in a collaborative environment that values ownership and continuous improvement. You’ll have a high level of autonomy and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on Banner’s operational performance and long-term growth. This position reports to an Industrial Engineer. According to the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), this position is classified as: Exempt, based on the Professional Exemption

Requirements

BS degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
1-3 years of relevant experience.
Proficiency in PTC ProE, Creo, or other similar solid modeling tools.
Understanding designing, developing, and validating manufacturing fixtures to improve efficiency, quality, and repeatability
Srong applied statistical skills to analyze manufacturing data, identify process variation, and drive continuous improvement
Working knowledge of fabrication processes such as plastic injection molding, machining, and metal forming.
Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience in electro-mechanical assembly and manufacturing
Experience developing, improving, and troubleshooting assembly processes on the production floor
Proven problem-solving skills for diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and process-related issues
Comfortable collaborating with operators, technicians, engineers and cross-functional teams to improve quality and yield
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while balancing priorities.
Ability to travel occasionally to our manufacturing facilities in South Dakota, and possibly Mexico.

Nice To Haves

Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with design, production, quality, and industrial engineering teams.
Experience with one or more manufacturing process technologies such as ultrasonic welding, potting, injection molding, adhesive dispensing, automation, or similar assembly processes.
Proven ability to conceptualize, design, and support the development of manufacturing fixtures that improve efficiency, quality, and process repeatability.
Working knowledge of data-driven problem-solving tools including Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Gage R&R.
Experience specifying, deploying, and supporting manufacturing equipment and automation solutions.
Ability to identify, recommend, and advocate for part and process design features required to achieve production cost, yield, and scalability targets.
Familiarity with one or more of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, data-driven analysis and decision-making

Responsibilities

Ability to work cross-functionally with production, quality, and NPD teams
Work closely with operators and technicians on the factory floor to understand process challenges and implement practical, sustainable improvements
Use workflow toolsets and PTC Creo to specify and provide assembly fixtures and automation
Work with the engineering team on manufacturability (DFM) effort for new product developments
Participate in cross-functional design reviews, process reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Critically analyze new product concepts and provide constructive feedback for assembly requirements and constraints
Work with the engineering team to incorporate preferred assembly methods and critical part features that are necessary to achieve yield and cost targets
Lead Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) sessions and proactively reduce and eliminate the causes of defects on new product introductions
Complete a manufacturing process plan to facilitate Lean manufacturing, and single piece flow error-proof manufacturing
Create labor estimates, time standards, assembly drawings, routings, and procedural documentation
Manage preproduction engineering builds and the manufacturing release process
Interpret production metrics and assess process performance to prioritize efforts to increase quality, yield, and efficiency in a high-mix manufacturing environment
Analyze existing production lines, find bottlenecks and waste, and design better workflows and methods
Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset and ability to manage projects independently
Ability to analyze manufacturing data, perform root cause analysis, and execute design of experiments (DOE)
Conduct time studies to establish accurate labor standards, effectively balance the production line, and reallocate labor where opportunities exist
Develop and maintain accurate plant-specific assembly documentation, work instructions, and process standards
Lead initiatives to improve safety, reduce waste, and optimize workflows
Research and identify new production technologies to support cost and quality initiatives in the plants
Hands-on experience designing, building, and validating manufacturing fixtures that improve assembly efficiency, quality, and process repeatability