Senior Manufacturing Engineer - 1st Shift in Bloomington, Minnesota at Dalsin Industries Inc
Job Description
Position Overview
Reporting to the [Engineering Manager/Director], The Senior Manufacturing Engineer develops and improves manufacturing processes using hands-on engineering, Lean principles, and shop-floor collaboration to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and significant relevant manufacturing experience.
- Five or more years of manufacturing engineering or closely related industrial experience preferred.
- Demonstrated experience improving manufacturing processes and leading cross-functional improvements from problem identification through implementation.
- Practical experience applying Lean manufacturing and structured problem-solving methods in a production environment.
- Lean, Six Sigma, or related continuous-improvement training or certification preferred; demonstrated application may substitute for formal certification
Knowledge and Experience
- Manufacturing process development, production support, work instructions, standard work, and process documentation.
- Process observation, waste identification, root-cause problem solving, and implementation of practical countermeasures.
- Workstation and layout design, material flow, line balancing, labor analysis, time studies, and capacity improvement.
- Setup/changeover reduction, cycle-time reduction, scrap and rework reduction, and throughput improvement.
- Ability to work effectively on the shop floor and build cooperation with operators, supervisors, technical teams, and leadership.
- Ability to use data and direct observation to establish priorities, measure results, and communicate recommendations.
Accountability and Essential Functions
The job duties listed below are the fundamental job duties of this position. Failure to perform any one of these duties would substantially alter the nature of the position.
Lean Manufacturing and Process Improvement
- Identify and reduce bottlenecks, non-value-added work, and barriers to safe and effective production through shop-floor observation and engagement.
- Improve material flow, line balance, labor utilization, setup/changeover time, cycle time, scrap, rework, and throughput using practical Lean and problem-solving methods.
- Lead improvements through testing, implementation, documentation, training, and follow-up; work directly with operators and cross-functional partners to create solutions that can be understood and sustained.
Manufacturing Engineering and Production Support
- Develop, document, and improve manufacturing methods, work instructions, standard work, process routings, workstations, layouts, fixtures, tooling, and material presentation.
- Provide hands-on production-floor support and improve production readiness for new or changed products and processes through direct observation, technical analysis, and collaboration.
- Support DFM reviews, engineering changes, MECR activities, quality investigations, process trials, and other manufacturing engineering needs.
Core Competencies
- Hands-on manufacturing knowledge and sound engineering judgment.
- Lean thinking, curiosity, and disciplined problem solving.
- Respectful shop-floor collaboration and the ability to gain participation without assigning blame.
- Project ownership, follow-through, adaptability, and clear communication.
- Ability to teach practical methods and help others develop problem-solving capability.
Marginal Functions
- Participate in special projects, technical training, equipment or process evaluations, and other related duties consistent with the position.
The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Personal Protective Equipment
Required PPE varies by work area and may include safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, and other task-specific protection.
Tools/Equipment Used
Manufacturing equipment; CAD and engineering software; ERP and business systems; computers; diagnostic, hand, and measurement tools; and other equipment applicable to assigned manufacturing processes.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
This position works in office and manufacturing environments and requires regular interaction with production equipment and personnel. Work may require standing, walking, sitting, reaching, bending, and working around manufacturing equipment and normal manufacturing noise and process conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm, Friday 7:30am-2:00pm
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