Production Engineer

Taylor Communications•Fridley, MN

19d

About The Position

Taylor is seeking a Production Engineer I to support manufacturing operations through process design, optimization, and troubleshooting. This entry-level position works with cross-functional teams to improve production efficiency, quality, and safety. The role also supports the introduction of products, processes, and equipment; production metrics analysis; technical documentation; training; and operational planning for new or prospective customer orders. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering.
Zero to two years of experience in the field or a related area.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes and principles through academic or internship experience.
Basic understanding of engineering tools and software, such as CAD and ERP systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and engage with machinery and production equipment.
Willingness to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks as needed.
Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes and workflows.
Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies and propose process improvements.
Support the introduction of new products, processes, and equipment to ensure smooth transitions with minimal disruption.
Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot equipment, process, and product-quality issues.
Participate in root cause analysis and develop corrective actions for production challenges and equipment-related quality issues.
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including process specifications, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
Assist with collecting and analyzing production metrics to track performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Coordinate with manufacturing, quality assurance, supply chain, and other cross-functional teams to align on production goals.
Communicate process changes, improvements, and updates to team members and stakeholders.
Ensure manufacturing operations comply with safety regulations and company policies.
Participate in safety audits and contribute to workplace safety initiatives.
Work with operations leadership to identify training gaps among equipment operations teams.
Provide manufacturing personnel with training and support on new processes, equipment, and safety protocols.
Assist production personnel with equipment troubleshooting.
Collaborate with operations leadership and sales to develop operational plans when onboarding new or prospective customer orders.