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Sonny's Enterprises Inc. - Conveyorized Car Wash Equipment Leader · 2 hours ago

Project Manufacturing Engineer II

Savage, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$84K/yr - $114K/yr

2+ years exp

Sonny's Enterprises is the world's largest manufacturer of conveyorized car wash equipment, recognized for its innovative technologies. The Project Manufacturing Engineer II supports new manufacturing projects and process improvements while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency through collaboration with cross-functional teams and hands-on technical support.

Automotive

Responsibilities

Support and manage assigned engineering project tasks from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget under the guidance of senior engineers or managers

Provide hands-on technical expertise in PLC programming, robotics integration, and automation troubleshooting to support manufacturing processes and project implementation

Assist in developing, reviewing, and modifying engineering designs, drawings, and specifications

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, operations, maintenance, procurement, and construction, to support project execution

Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements during all phases of project work

Participate in risk assessments and assist in implementing mitigation strategies to address technical and operational challenges

Prepare technical documentation, progress updates, and reports for project stakeholders

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety in manufacturing operations

Assist with training of operators, technicians, and junior team members on new processes, robotics, and automation systems

Support vendor and contractor coordination, including equipment evaluations and basic performance oversight, under the direction of senior staff

Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction in collaboration with engineering leadership

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

PLC programmingRobotics integrationAutomation technologiesLean methodologiesSix SigmaManufacturing engineeringProject implementationProcess improvementTechnical documentationCross-functional collaboration

Required

Occasional travel required (up to 25–40%) for project implementation

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering required

2–4 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, project implementation, or process improvement

Experience with PLCs, robotics, and automation technologies required

Preferred

Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or related methodologies preferred

Benefits

Medical plans including one at no cost to our employees

401(k) match

Dental

Vision

Flex spending account

Short-term and long-term disability & life insurance coverage

Company

Sonny's Enterprises Inc. - Conveyorized Car Wash Equipment Leader

With complete tunnel systems in each of the 50 United States and equipment in countries worldwide, Sonny's equipment delivers millions of clean, dry, shiny cars each year, around the globe.

Founded in 1949

Tamarac, Florida, USA

1001-5000 employees