Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Protolabs•Brooklyn Park, MN

3d•$99,900 - $133,200

About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards.

Requirements

Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
Experience working within a Continuous Improvement environment.
Advanced technical degree
Experience collaborating with software developers
Experience managing projects within a PMO or Stage-Gate process
Some level of coding experience (i.e. familiarity with Python)
Hands-on experience with CAD, FEM, CNC machining, manual machining, injection mold design, additive manufactured part design, sheet metal design, sensors, and controls

Nice To Haves

Advanced written and oral communication skills: able to communicate complex technical information to all levels of the organization, able to clearly present data in written and verbal form
Strong problem solving and analytical skills; familiarity of problem-solving tools and resources (FMEA, Pareto, Cause & Effect diagrams)
Strong attention to detail and experience with managing project documents and producing quality content.
Ability to take initiative and work independently
Self-motivated and self-directed with high sense of urgency
Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
Ability to coach and mentor colleagues
Strong time management skills with the ability to successfully perform within a project framework including defined deliverables and time frames

Responsibilities

Lead cross-disciplinary teams developing and improvising manufacturing processes.
Identify opportunities for cost saving or expanded capabilities using data analysis, brainstorming, and other techniques.
Develop competing concepts and apply analytical techniques to support decision processes.
Design and develop tooling strategies for new processes.
Perform research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.
Troubleshoot production problems as needed.
Identify manufacturing bottlenecks and quality issues.
Identify potential design improvements and alternatives.
Perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and efficiency improvement.
Identify opportunities and develop implementation plans for projects which improve manufacturing floor processes.
Participate in and lead lean manufacturing initiatives (e.g. kaizen events, 5S events).
Perform root cause analysis of situations and implement corrective actions.
Independently evaluate, select, and adapt standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
Work on a major project or several projects of large scope and features.
Long range planning on multiple major projects including tracking and budgeting.
Works on programs of medium-high complexity and scope.
Technical Subject Matter Expert on multiple systems and with a detailed understanding of how multiple systems interact.
Professional abilities and technical accomplishments are documented within the department, organization and the professional community.
Perform other related duties as assigned.