Manufacturing Process Engineer

Manufacturing Process Engineer

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Process Engineering team, supporting production operations at our new Brooklyn Park, MN facility.  You will be a strong contributing member in our collaborative environment while also finding a good amount of autonomy to drive improvements. In this role you will be responsible for optimizing the output of ongoing manufacturing operations as well as supporting new product launches and transfers.

This position reports to Sr Process Engineering Manager.

According to the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), this position is classified as:

Exempt, based on Professional exemption
What You’ll Be Doing

Participate with post-product launch teams to address production manufacturability, cost, and yield issues
Create labor estimates, time standards, assembly drawings, routings, and procedural documentation
Research and identify new production technologies to support cost and quality initiatives
Evaluate opportunities to improve various manufacturing processes by using knowledge of product fabrication, assembly, design, materials, tooling, and feedback from equipment vendors and operators
Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE), Gage R&R, and equipment and process qualification for system control and optimization
Coordinate maintenance and repair operations for manufacturing equipment
Work with cross-functional teams to implement manufacturing processes improvements
Coordinate new production line startups within the facility and support transfers of existing production cells to other facilities
Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, workflow of manual processes, and propose/implement solutions to increase safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency
Utilize Lean Manufacturing, DFM, and DFA techniques to improve work processes and ensure sustainable results
Perform quality and efficiency gap root-cause analysis
What You Bring to the Table

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Required

BS degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering, or similar
Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Proficiency in PTC ProE, Creo or other similar solid modeling tools
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (i.e., creating graphs and charts, using formulas, creating V-look ups, and filtering information)
Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously while balancing priorities
Able to travel occasionally to our manufacturing facilities in South Dakota, and possibly Mexico
Preferred

Experience with sensor, safety, or lighting products
Equipment and automation specification, as well as deployment
Experience with assembly techniques including soldering, insert molding, epoxy encapsulation, and adhesive dispense
Fixture conceptualization and design
DOE, FMEA, and Gage R&R
What to Expect at Work

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Sit for up to 8 hours per day
Exposed to a computer screen for up to 8 hours per day
Utilize a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment
Required to talk or hear frequently
Ability to lift, reach, handle, and feel with arms, hands, and fingers
Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Manufacturing environment – indoor and climate controlled, moderate noise level
Pay and Benefits

Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:

401(k) with match
On Demand pay options
Student Loan 401(k)
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
HSA
Flexible work hours
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Pet Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
This job description reflects management’s assignment of key responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.