Process Optimization Engineer — Manufacturing Systems

Atlas Manufacturing
  • Minneapolis, MN
    3 days ago

    Job Description

    Day-in-the-Life in Minneapolis, MN

    Step onto the production floor and help shape how high-quality products are built. As our Process Optimization Engineer, you’ll spend your mornings reviewing performance data, troubleshooting issues in real time, and fine-tuning workflows. Midday often finds you side-by-side with production, quality, and design teams to diagnose root causes and keep output on track. Your afternoons might include running a lean event, updating standard work, or preparing a new technology or product to transition smoothly into the line.

    How You’ll Make an Impact

    • Design, implement, and refine manufacturing processes to drive productivity and product quality.
    • Partner with cross-functional teams to identify, analyze, and resolve production challenges.
    • Create and maintain process documentation, including work instructions and SOPs.
    • Apply lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve flow.
    • Support new product and technology introductions into manufacturing.
    • Conduct regular process audits to ensure compliance with industry standards.
    • Train and coach production staff on new methods and equipment.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
    • 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering capacity.
    • Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling, and enabling technologies.
    • Proficiency with CAD and core engineering tools.
    • Strong analytical problem-solving and exceptional attention to detail.
    • Collaborative mindset with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Familiarity with lean and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

    Technical Fluency

    • Troubleshooting skills
    • Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMinneapolis, MN

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Auditingunmatched
    • CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Industrial Engineeringunmatched
    • Industry Standardsunmatched
    • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Designunmatched
    • Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
    • Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
    • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Engineeringunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Product Supportunmatched
    • Product/Service Launchunmatched
    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
    • Systems Engineeringunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Tool and Die Manufacturingunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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