Senior Production Engineer

Marotta Controls•Chaska, MN

About The Position

The Senior Production Engineer is responsible for the technical management, maintenance, and development of new and existing motor production processes. The role defines, develops, implements, and maintains methods, operations, equipment, and processes to ensure products meet internal and external requirements. It also drives process improvements to improve yield, reduce defects, and support lean initiatives and FMEA. The engineer is expected to take ownership of work, be hands-on with products, train others, and consider how decisions affect company goals. This position is located in Chaska, Minnesota. The stated pay range is $115,000–$130,000 per year. Employment is conditioned on providing proof of U.S. citizenship and/or any export license required by applicable laws, regulations, or government contracts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience manufacturing electric motors or similar electromechanical assemblies.
Knowledge of electric motors, their components, and the equipment, processes, and techniques used to test and manufacture them.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with personnel at all levels, suppliers, and customers.
Computer literacy, with demonstrated experience using applicable systems, programs, and equipment.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Experience with various molding techniques, equipment, and processes.

Responsibilities

Create tooling, fixtures, and detailed assembly and test processes for new and improved motors and other production hardware.
Create, maintain, and improve FMEAs, Control Plans, and other process-control tools.
Identify and act on opportunities to reduce material and labor costs.
Design methods, processes, and tooling that can be automated.
Implement measurement techniques and best practices to ensure part and assembly compliance.
Investigate, assess, and resolve production issues.
Support the introduction of new processes and products into production.
Improve current operations to increase efficiency.
Seek out and use external resources and experts to solve issues.
Manage procurement of necessary tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
Create, maintain, and refine manufacturing documentation, including operation sheets, routers, and setup/tooling sheets.
Generate accurate estimates for setup, cycle time, materials, and related costs using cost-effective manufacturing methods.
Analyze equipment layout, workflow, and assembly methods to maximize efficiency.
Generate procedures from industry and aerospace specifications.
Communicate designs and design intent with team members and suppliers.
Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to designs, material selection, facility layout plans, cost estimates, DFM concepts, and root-cause investigations.
Participate in and lead root-cause investigations, troubleshooting, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
Become the subject-matter expert for ERP and engineering systems.
Define, develop, and maintain performance metrics to achieve manufacturing objectives.
Implement appropriate actions to resolve identified issues.
Lead training in assigned areas to maintain a well-trained workforce.
Follow safety, quality, housekeeping, and company policies and help maintain clean, secure, and well-maintained work areas.
Participate actively in team meetings, provide constructive recommendations, and initiate actions that support company goals.
Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required and contribute to a positive, cooperative, and safe work environment.