Manufacturing Engineer

ICONMA, LLC

Minnetonka, MN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$32.61–$36.15 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Electricity, Health Plan, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Equipment, Mentoring, Operational Support, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Validation Testing
LOCATION
Minnetonka, MN
POSTED
4 days ago
Our client, a Medical Device and Healthcare company, is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer for their Minnetonka, MN location.
 
Responsibilities:
  • The Manufacturing Engineer applies strong technical skills and knowledge of manufacturing operations to lead and execute complex engineering tasks.
  • This role requires proactive problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
  • Lead and take ownership of complex manufacturing engineering tasks that may involve multiple interrelated elements.
  • Anticipate and identify key technical issues; develop recommendations and solutions even when no precedent exists.
  • Apply creative thinking and introduce new methods or approaches to resolve problems.
  • Evaluate and consider impacts on related systems, equipment, and processes when implementing changes.
  • Collaborate with peers, technicians, and mentors through reviews of technical rationale, verification, and validation activities.
  • Support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting issues, improving processes, and optimizing equipment performance.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, A3 problem solving, standard work, waste reduction, and efficiency projects.
  • Ensure alignment with business objectives and maintain understanding of company operations and manufacturing environment.
 
Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, or related discipline).
  • 0–5 years of experience in an engineering role, or equivalent advanced education.
  • Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead tasks independently and drive results.
  • Soft skills are critical
  • Strong communication skills
  • Coachable and open to feedback
  • Able to collaborate across teams
  • Learn quickly and willing to put in the work
  • Comfortable interacting with people at all levels
  • 0–5 years of experience
  • Strong new graduates are acceptable
  • Candidates should not have excessive short job stints (e.g., switching jobs every 3 months)
  • Internships or manufacturing exposure are a big plus
  • Referred candidates are viewed very favorably
  • Looking for “fresh” candidates with strong potential
  • Willing to give highpotential candidates a chance
  • If they look strong, open to meeting them again
  • Solid engineering fundamentals
  • Strong problemsolving and analytical skills
  • Must meet core technical expectations without heavy rampup due to urgency
  • Role involves spending a significant amount of time on the manufacturing floor
  • 60% of time worker will be gowned per PPE standards
  • Frequent interaction with operators
  • Listening skills are essential
  • Work is dynamic with new issues arising daily
  • Open question discussed: what percentage of time on the floor (not definitively answered)
  • Must work with multiple teams
  • Individual accountability is expected
  • Preference for candidates you’d trust to hire for your own or a family business
  • Very selective—quality over quantity
  • If presenting multiple candidates, send only the strongest first
  • Recent graduates preferred
  • New degree signals strong technical foundation
 
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