Product Engineer - CI Focus

MILLERBERND MANUFACTURING COMPANY LLC•Winsted, MN

2d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

NOW HIRING: Millerbernd Manufacturing is hiring a Product Engineer - CI Focus to join our Transportation & Infrastructure (Pole) team! The Product Engineer with a continuous improvement focus is responsible for executing multiple projects driving productivity gains and operational excellence improvements through documentation (drafting) tool chain and process improvements. This role includes direct interaction with a broad range of internal, technical, and functional team members. This is an onsite role based in Winsted, MN.

Requirements

Preferred candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering with at least five (5) years of work experience in design automation or similar
A demonstrated competence in project management principles and software tools
Expert skills in CAD standardization and automation tools and methods, especially Driveworks
Expert skills in CAD, especially SolidWorks
Subject matter expert in mechanical design
Knowledge of product design, manufacturing, and assembly techniques
Strong background in process development
Background in engineering change processes
Possess strong research and analysis skills
Ability and willingness to take a “hands-on” approach to meeting project scope and timing including assisting project team members in completion of deliverables as needed
Ability to read, interpret and communicate customer specifications and industry standards
Ability to solve practical problems and make decisions
Effective and appropriate verbal and written communication skills
Work with others as part of a high-performance team
Adaptable to changing work priorities
Remaining positive in challenging work environments

Responsibilities

Own and optimize the processes and tools related to part/assembly/print creation and engineering change management resulting in 5% productivity gains year over year
Enable the efficient and repeatable creation of product design documentation for customer and operations consumption
Create “mistake-proof” enhancements of the print creation processes using knowledge-based engineering concepts
Consolidate designs to limit variability
Responsible for day-to-day improvement and optimization of the drafting tools, tool chain, and processes including but not limited to Driveworks, SolidWorks, PDM (vault), Engineering Change Orders and the integration and hand-offs of the tools with other tools
Management of projects utilizing third party vendors executing tool improvements
Ensure that projects are on schedule, on scope and on budget
Creation of process improvement roadmaps, scoping of projects to achieve the desired final state, and prioritization of projects
Collaborate with manufacturing, methods of manufacturing, sales, and other process customers to ensure tool chain is optimized upstream and downstream.
Support the communication of design concepts, detailed design, and product release information to manufacturing partners internal and external
Provide ongoing technical/engineering influence with manufacturing partners internal and external
Complete design analysis, driving standardization and efficiency into the product development process

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Two medical plan options, with company HSA contributions
Health & Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA) – For medical and dependent care expenses
Life & Disability Insurance – Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and short-/long-term disability
Voluntary Benefits – Including optional life, legal & ID protection, accident & critical illness insurance
401(k) with 4% Match – Immediate vesting
Incentive Pay – Performance-based bonus programs depending on your role and shift
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) + Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $5,250/year for job-related education
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support services
Onsite Training – Includes leadership, welding, and language courses
Uniform Subsidy – For eligible roles