Manufacturing Engineer

Join a fast-growing precision manufacturing team where you’ll play a hands-on role in developing, optimizing, and validating advanced manufacturing processes. The Manufacturing Engineer role will focus on new equipment setup, product transfers across Swiss, mill-turn, EDM, laser, and precision grinding operations located near Circle Pines, MN. You’ll have the opportunity to directly influence process efficiency, product quality, and the expansion of manufacturing capabilities into a new facility. The salary range is between $100K-$135K with a 10% bonus.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technical setup for new equipment and transferred processes, ensuring smooth transitions and optimal performance.
• Develop, implement, and refine high-precision manufacturing processes for Swiss, mill-turn, EDM, laser, and grinding operations.
• Support product transfers, including SKU transitions, change notifications, and process qualification
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing and equipment issues, identifying improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and scalability.
• Participate in prototyping, low-volume production runs, and the introduction of new technologies to expand capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 4–5 years of hands-on mechanical or manufacturing engineering experience in a regulated industry or contract manufacturing
• Proficient with precision machining (Swiss, mill-turn, EDM) and finishing operations (electropolishing, deburring, laser processing).
• Experience with IQ/OQ validation and new equipment setup.
• CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, Mastercam, or similar) and ERP/MRP system experience.

Preferred Experience:

• Exposure to multi-site product transfers or facility expansions.
• Experience with advanced processes such as laser welding, precision grinding, or complex machining setups.
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For questions or details regarding the Manufacturing Engineer role, please call/ text Leslie at 952-818-3275 or email Lvoit@doherty.com.

For over 40 years, Doherty has offered customized workforce solutions and talent acquisition services to companies doing business throughout the Midwest.