Manufacturing Engineer I - Paint at Arctic Cat – Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Arctic Cat is one of the most inspiring names in powersports. Born on snow and gravel, Arctic Cat grew from a pioneer in snowmobiles to become a leading manufacturer of ATVs and side-by-sides. For more than six decades, Arctic Cat has brought thrill-seekers, racers, friends, and families together—pushing boundaries and creating unforgettable adventures.

As we continue to build our legacy, we are hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to focus on Paint for new products.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate production processes to increase productivity and investigate new methods of enhancing the product.
• Resolve production issues including chemical balancing, automation systems and powder coating processes.
• Collaberate with quality and outside engineering firms to design and certify part hanging systems
• Coordinate material and tooling availability with appropriate stakeholders.
• Process and implement Engineering Change Notices for products to ensure the design is producible as drawn, methods are defined via routing, and that all time standards, process plans, work plans, and tool orders are defined appropriately.
• Plan and implement shop layouts to improve material flow and increase plant capacity and coordinate placement of new equipment to optimize existing shop capacities and new production processes.
• Develop and implement efficient and safe work methods, lean material process flows, and ensure equipment and tooling for products is efficient and cost effective.
• Provide training, written instructions, and standard work related to products to manufacturing personnel for critical processes to develop and maintain process capability.
• Establish time standards by use of approved Industrial engineering practices for accurate measurement of work performed and facilitate the appropriate approvals to implement into costing system.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
• Years of Experience: 0-2 years of experience required
• Software Knowledge: Microsoft Office, Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), SAP