Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Pohlad Companies•Shoreview, MN

9d•$100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

This role is for an engineer who prefers to be on the production floor solving real build problems rather than sitting behind a desk. The objective is to take complex, one-of-a-kind equipment builds and transform them into efficient, repeatable, and well-executed processes. The primary challenge will be stabilizing and improving assigned work centers, reducing production disruptions, resolving build issues quickly, and creating clarity where ambiguity exists. The role also involves improving manufacturability and process flow to ensure custom equipment builds meet safety, quality, schedule, and cost expectations. The position is part of a cross-functional manufacturing team supporting large, custom capital equipment builds in a high-mix, low-volume environment, partnering closely with design engineering, supply chain, quality, planning, supervisors, and technicians to ensure effective execution from concept through final integration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting capital equipment, custom machinery, automation systems, or complex electromechanical assembly
Experience working in high-mix, low-volume, engineer-to-order, prototype, or custom equipment manufacturing environments
Experience directly supporting production or assembly work centers in a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, BOMs, routings, work instructions, engineering change control, and manufacturing execution
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and assembly documentation
Experience troubleshooting production issues and implementing process improvements in a shop or factory setting
Experience using MRP/ERP systems to support production scheduling, inventory control, material planning, and manufacturing operations
Demonstrated ability to develop repeatable manufacturing processes and improve production execution in environments with varying product configurations
Experience using data and operational metrics to identify constraints, prioritize improvements, and measure manufacturing performance
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
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Nice To Haves

Demonstrated history of leading measurable manufacturing improvements, including examples of cycle time reduction, throughput improvement, labor efficiency gains, quality improvements, schedule performance improvements, or rework reduction
Background in large mechanical assemblies, automation equipment, robotics, weldments, machined structures, or integrated electromechanical systems
Experience with fixture design, lifting/handling methods, and production support tooling
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, FMEA, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methodologies
Exposure to regulated, high-reliability, or complex industrial manufacturing environments
Experience supporting fabrication, integration, and test work centers for custom equipment programs
Experience developing standard work, manufacturing documentation, and scalable production processes in custom or low-volume manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

Leading production execution efforts
Troubleshooting issues
Improving workflows
Developing clear, usable process documentation that enables consistent execution
Bringing structure to complexity by ensuring work centers are prepared, processes are repeatable, and cross-functional teams are aligned to execute efficiently with minimal rework or disruption