Senior Manufacturing Engineer - 1st Shift

Dalsin Industries Inc • Bloomington, MN

1h • $80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer develops and improves manufacturing processes using hands-on engineering, Lean principles, and shop-floor collaboration to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity. The position works across manufacturing and office environments, supporting production processes and improvements through observation, technical analysis, and collaboration with operators, supervisors, technical teams, and leadership.

The role develops and documents manufacturing methods, work instructions, standard work, process routings, workstations, layouts, fixtures, tooling, and material presentation. It also supports production readiness for new or changed products and processes, DFM reviews, engineering changes, MECR activities, quality investigations, and process trials. The position reports to the Engineering Manager/Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and significant relevant manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated experience improving manufacturing processes and leading cross-functional improvements from problem identification through implementation.
• Practical experience applying Lean manufacturing and structured problem-solving methods in a production environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process development, production support, work instructions, standard work, and process documentation.
• Knowledge of process observation, waste identification, root-cause problem solving, and implementation of practical countermeasures.
• Knowledge of workstation and layout design, material flow, line balancing, labor analysis, time studies, and capacity improvement.
• Knowledge of setup and changeover reduction, cycle-time reduction, scrap and rework reduction, and throughput improvement.
• Ability to work effectively on the shop floor and build cooperation with operators, supervisors, technical teams, and leadership.
• Ability to use data and direct observation to establish priorities, measure results, and communicate recommendations.
• Hands-on manufacturing knowledge, sound engineering judgment, disciplined problem solving, project ownership, follow-through, adaptability, clear communication, and ability to teach practical methods.
• Ability to meet physical and work-environment demands that may include standing, walking, sitting, reaching, bending, and working around manufacturing equipment and normal manufacturing noise and process conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of manufacturing engineering or closely related industrial experience.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or related continuous-improvement training or certification; demonstrated application may substitute for formal certification.

Responsibilities

• Identify and reduce bottlenecks, non-value-added work, and barriers to safe and effective production through shop-floor observation and engagement.
• Improve material flow, line balance, labor utilization, setup and changeover time, cycle time, scrap, rework, and throughput using practical Lean and problem-solving methods.
• Lead improvements through testing, implementation, documentation, training, and follow-up, collaborating with operators and cross-functional partners to create sustainable solutions.
• Develop, document, and improve manufacturing methods, work instructions, standard work, process routings, workstations, layouts, fixtures, tooling, and material presentation.
• Provide hands-on production-floor support and improve production readiness for new or changed products and processes through direct observation, technical analysis, and collaboration.
• Support DFM reviews, engineering changes, MECR activities, quality investigations, process trials, and other manufacturing engineering needs.
• Participate in special projects, technical training, and equipment or process evaluations, and perform other related duties.

What This Job Offers

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