Manufacturing Engineer (Tooling)

Title - Manufacturing Engineer (Tooling)

Location - Benson, Minnesota

Experience - 2 to 5 years

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to support process development, tooling implementation, production optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in manufacturing environments, strong project management abilities, and proficiency in CAD tools, specifically Creo.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (required)

• 2-5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong proficiency in CAD tools-Creo is mandatory

• Strong project management, organizational, communication, and leadership skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and update manufacturing process documentation, including tooling lists, setup requirements, and standard work instructions

• Define tooling, fixturing, and material-handling requirements (carts, trolleys, fixtures, etc.)

• Collaborate with tool vendors to specify, procure, or modify necessary tooling and fixtures

• Develop and optimize manufacturing process flows with a focus on cost reduction and efficiency improvement

• Plan assembly processes and support production planning & control

• Perform direct labor studies, establish labor standards, and improve workstation layout using accepted engineering methods

• Support material flow optimization and process standardization

• Contribute to Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

• Identify and eliminate unnecessary costs while promoting operational efficiency

• Coordinate daily project follow-ups and interact with internal teams and customers

• Prepare detailed project status reports, analyze trends, and recommend actionable improvements