Banner Engineering · 3 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $113K/yr
1+ years expBanner Engineering has been a leader in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) for over 50 years. They are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to focus on driving cost reduction, manufacturing efficiency, and scalable process improvements across products by collaborating with cross-functional teams and implementing sustainable manufacturing solutions.
ElectronicsManufacturingRoboticsSensor
Responsibilities
Ability to work cross-functionally with production, quality, and NPD teams
Work closely with operators and technicians on the factory floor to understand process challenges and implement practical, sustainable improvements
Use workflow toolsets and PTC Creo to specify and provide assembly fixtures and automation
Work with the engineering team on manufacturability (DFM) effort for new product developments
Participate in cross-functional design reviews, process reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
Critically analyze new product concepts and provide constructive feedback for assembly requirements and constraints
Work with the engineering team to incorporate preferred assembly methods and critical part features that are necessary to achieve yield and cost targets
Lead Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) sessions and proactively reduce and eliminate the causes of defects on new product introductions
Complete a manufacturing process plan to facilitate Lean manufacturing, and single piece flow error-proof manufacturing
Create labor estimates, time standards, assembly drawings, routings, and procedural documentation
Manage preproduction engineering builds and the manufacturing release process
Interpret production metrics and assess process performance to prioritize efforts to increase quality, yield, and efficiency in a high-mix manufacturing environment
Analyze existing production lines, find bottlenecks and waste, and design better workflows and methods
Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset and ability to manage projects independently
Ability to analyze manufacturing data, perform root cause analysis, and execute design of experiments (DOE)
Conduct time studies to establish accurate labor standards, effectively balance the production line, and reallocate labor where opportunities exist
Develop and maintain accurate plant-specific assembly documentation, work instructions, and process standards
Lead initiatives to improve safety, reduce waste, and optimize workflows
Research and identify new production technologies to support cost and quality initiatives in the plants
Hands-on experience designing, building, and validating manufacturing fixtures that improve assembly efficiency, quality, and process repeatability
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field
1-3 years of relevant experience
Proficiency in PTC ProE, Creo, or other similar solid modeling tools
Understanding designing, developing, and validating manufacturing fixtures to improve efficiency, quality, and repeatability
Strong applied statistical skills to analyze manufacturing data, identify process variation, and drive continuous improvement
Working knowledge of fabrication processes such as plastic injection molding, machining, and metal forming
Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience in electro-mechanical assembly and manufacturing
Experience developing, improving, and troubleshooting assembly processes on the production floor
Proven problem-solving skills for diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and process-related issues
Comfortable collaborating with operators, technicians, engineers and cross-functional teams to improve quality and yield
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while balancing priorities
Ability to travel occasionally to our manufacturing facilities in South Dakota, and possibly Mexico
Preferred
Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with design, production, quality, and industrial engineering teams
Experience with one or more manufacturing process technologies such as ultrasonic welding, potting, injection molding, adhesive dispensing, automation, or similar assembly processes
Proven ability to conceptualize, design, and support the development of manufacturing fixtures that improve efficiency, quality, and process repeatability
Working knowledge of data-driven problem-solving tools including Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Gage R&R
Experience specifying, deploying, and supporting manufacturing equipment and automation solutions
Ability to identify, recommend, and advocate for part and process design features required to achieve production cost, yield, and scalability targets
Familiarity with one or more of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, data-driven analysis and decision-making
Benefits
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)
Company
Banner Engineering
Banner Engineering designs, manufactures and distributes photo eyes, sensors and associated products for industrial and process automation.
Founded in 1966Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
1001-5000 employees
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