{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ebe74fb975cd65306c86fd39","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ebe74fb975cd65306c86fd39","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ebe74fb975cd65306c86fd39","title":"Manufacturing Engineer","description":"COMPANY OVERVIEWManufacturing Engineer | Faribault, MNApplied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Faribault, MN as a Manufacturing Engineer. You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high-quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth. We welcome candidates from the southern Twin Cities metro and beyond to apply.Innovation, problem solving, integrity, and collaboration are a few things you'll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace, then we would like to get to know you better.Award Winning – Employee Owned – Comprehensive BenefitsRelocation Assistance – Ownership Opportunity – Continuing Education SupportBENEFITS AND PERKSApplied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering and technology consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and technology. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern.Our unique company culture blends top talent, total technology, and absolute adaptability. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and projects aligned with your skills and interests.In addition, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including:Competitive salary401K retirement planPaid time off and paid holidaysTuition reimbursementMedical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance optionsPaid overtimeFlexible work scheduleEmployees working in Faribault, MN, have a short commute from Northfield, Owatonna, Dundas, Medford, Lakeville, Farmington, Waseca, and Lonsdale, and will enjoy professional growth and community engagement through our regional presence in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota.ESTIMATED PAY RANGEEngineer I: $34.62–$40.38/hourEngineer II: $38.46–$44.23/hourEngineer III: $43.27–$49.04/hourSenior Engineer: $46.63–$53.85/hourFinal compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations. Paid overtime may be available.JOB SUMMARYAs a Manufacturing Engineer in Faribault, MN, you will:Lead manufacturing engineering initiatives to improve workstation safety, ergonomics, manufacturability, labor efficiency, and gross marginIdentify and prioritize engineering-addressable hazards, implementing engineered controls to reduce workplace risksRedesign processes, tooling, and workstations to lower labor content and improve assembly consistencySupport value-engineering and cost-reduction, and manufacturability improvementsConduct time studies, ergonomic evaluations, and workflow assessments to quantify improvement opportunitiesDevelop clear work instructions, SOPs, and visual aids that support safe, repeatable assemblyPartner with EHS, Quality, and Production teams to validate safety and process improvementsDrive measurable performance gains through structured analysis, implementation, and verification of engineering solutionsWork collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partnersContribute to projects that impact communities in Northfield, Owatonna, Dundas, Medford, Lakeville, Farmington, Waseca, and Lonsdale, and the greater southern Twin Cities metroApply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovationQUALIFICATIONSBachelor of Science Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering requiredBackground in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or industrial engineeringExperience improving workstation safety, ergonomics, and hazard mitigationSkilled in process redesign, tooling development, and workstation optimizationAbility to identify labor inefficiencies and reduce assembly variation through engineering solutionsExperience supporting value engineering and cost-reduction initiativesStrong analytical skills for validating operational and financial impactsEffective communicator with collaborative, cross-functional problem-solving abilitiesSKILLS AND VALUESCapable of working independently and as a team memberStrong work ethic and unwavering integrityExcellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindsetCuriosity, problem solving, and analytical thinkingEffective verbal and written communicationDesire to work on a variety of projectsADDITIONAL INFORMATIONPlease consider joining Applied's team of talented employees in Faribault, MN, and the southern Twin Cities metro area, with support from our Brooklyn Park, MN, office.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 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