Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Support Engineer

Forest Lake, MN | Direct-hire | $86K - $96K | On-site 100%

Are You Ready to Engineer the Future? Join us as a Manufacturing Support Engineer!

Are you passionate about design, tooling, and maximizing machinery efficiency? Do you thrive in a role where you can directly impact production output and contribute to the overall success of a dynamic manufacturing team? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Company Overview:

Konik is excited to partner with a leading manufacturing company located northwest of the metro area. We are looking for a dedicated Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the design, tooling, and machinery are optimized to meet and exceed our company’s goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, evaluate, and troubleshoot tooling, equipment, and manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, and delivery.
• Reduce manufacturing costs where feasible, ensuring adherence to safety and SOP regulations, including the Mustad Performance System (MPS).
• Utilize SolidWorks software for designing layouts, parts assembly, and drawings; develop 3D CAD models.
• Provide technical support to staff on areas like robotics, closed die hot forging, machine shop, etc.
• Conduct design reviews for new products and process projects, supporting R&D in integrating new technologies.
• Develop and maintain standardized operating instructions and documentation.

What You Bring to the Table:

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Process engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics); Master's Degree a plus.
• At least three years of experience in process engineering, including 3D CAD modeling and SolidWorks.
• Strong background in process engineering (hot forged, die close dies, tooling, CNC machines, or robotics).
• Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and possessing a strong work ethic.
• Proficiency in reading and analyzing mechanical and electrical drawings.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in robotics and PLC programming.
• Familiarity with CNC machines, robotics programming, close-die hot forging, and tooling design.
• Spanish fluency in both speech and writing.

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Konik is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

Konik has been a leader in the technical staffing industry for more than 45 years, providing the fastest and easiest link between employees and employers. Konik has specialized in placing professional, qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception and maintains a strong commitment to customer service.