Mechanical Engineer - Manufacturing

Applied Engineering•Faribault, MN

19d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team. You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth. 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 BENEFITS AND PERKS 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. In addition, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including a competitive salary; 401K retirement plan; paid time off; paid holidays; tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options; plus a flexible work schedule. JOB SUMMARY As a Manufacturing Engineer in Faribault, MN, you will: work onsite to support and lead floor-level engineering projects, including equipment guarding, workstation repositioning, bill of materials (BOM) updates, and revisions to drawings and models; lead cross-functional engineering initiatives, mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with production supervisors to ensure alignment of safety, efficiency, and quality goals.be a hands-on engineer who is comfortable with active engaging in the manufacturing environment; collaborate with production teams; drive practical solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and workflow; drive continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, or other structured methodologies to deliver measurable gains in productivity and cost savings, and work collaboratively with suppliers and other Applied partners.

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
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

work onsite to support and lead floor-level engineering projects, including equipment guarding, workstation repositioning, bill of materials (BOM) updates, and revisions to drawings and models
lead cross-functional engineering initiatives, mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with production supervisors to ensure alignment of safety, efficiency, and quality goals
be a hands-on engineer who is comfortable with active engaging in the manufacturing environment
collaborate with production teams
drive practical solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and workflow
drive continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, or other structured methodologies to deliver measurable gains in productivity and cost savings
work collaboratively with suppliers and other Applied partners