Day-in-the-Life in Minneapolis, MN
Step onto the production floor and help shape how high-quality products are built. As our Process Optimization Engineer, you’ll spend your mornings reviewing performance data, troubleshooting issues in real time, and fine-tuning workflows. Midday often finds you side-by-side with production, quality, and design teams to diagnose root causes and keep output on track. Your afternoons might include running a lean event, updating standard work, or preparing a new technology or product to transition smoothly into the line.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Design, implement, and refine manufacturing processes to drive productivity and product quality.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to identify, analyze, and resolve production challenges.
- Create and maintain process documentation, including work instructions and SOPs.
- Apply lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve flow.
- Support new product and technology introductions into manufacturing.
- Conduct regular process audits to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Train and coach production staff on new methods and equipment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering capacity.
- Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, and enabling technologies.
- Proficiency with CAD and core engineering tools.
- Strong analytical problem-solving and exceptional attention to detail.
- Collaborative mindset with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with lean and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
Technical Fluency
- Troubleshooting skills
- Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
