Manufacturing Engineer

Company Overview 

Valley Craft Industries is a local manufacturing operation producing high-quality metal storage and material-handling products used by customers across the country. We offer steady work, an organized and safety-focused shop, and a team-oriented environment where people tend to stay and grow. If you’re looking for a stable manufacturing job with consistent hours and opportunities to learn multiple skills, Valley Craft is a great place to build a career. 

One of the top Industrial Cabinet makers in the world!

Position Summary 

We are looking for an energetic and creative Manufacturing Engineer in Lake City, Minnesota.  You will play a crucial role in the development and manufacturing of material handling and storage products.  You will be responsible for executing engineering activities, including but not limited to process development, design verification and validation, process validation, equipment troubleshooting, line balancing, and layout design to ensure the successful development and launch of products for our clients. Will consider a 5 day – 8 hour schedule or 4 day – 10 hour schedule with core hours that aligns with the production schedule. 

What You’ll Do 

• Managing small to large scale projects to achieve timely improvements to Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost metrics. 
• Project management skills, including planning, coordinating, and resourcing tasks amongst cross-functional teams. 
• Problem-solving, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting to quickly propose and implement effective solutions to technical problems. 
• Assess and eliminate safety risks in the manufacturing environment and drive improvements to ergonomics throughout the production process. 
• Establish production run rates, balance standard work, create smooth flow of material and finished product. 
• Improve product quality by building quality control and mistake-proofing into the manufacturing process. 
• Drive cost reduction through improved labor efficiency, improved material utilization, reduced defect rates 
• Support new product launches.
• All employees are expected to provide customer service, communicate in an effective manner both verbally and in writing, display professionalism and integrity, as well as work efficiently, effectively, and accurately. Successful employees take initiative, solve problems, display good judgment, and take ownership for delivering a high-quality product or service. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical engineering or a related field. 
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferred.  
• Strong understanding ISO manufacturing regulations. 
• Experience with designing and developing manufacturing processes and equipment. 
• Knowledge of statistical process control and process validation requirements. 
• Excellent problem-solving, root cause analysis, and analytical skills. 
• Strong technical writing skills. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. 
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite, primarily Excel, Project, Outlook; & AutoCAD 
• Preferred knowledge of lean manufacturing principles 

General Competencies 

• Must be organized, ability to prioritize, and manage multiple tasks?and projects.? 
• Able to communicate, collaborate, and implement projects with internal and external customers. 
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes for new and existing products, ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance with regulatory requirements. 
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce waste, increase efficiency, quality, and reduce costs. 
• Project management including establishing and maintaining project timelines with some direct supervision.? 
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, procedures, and specifications. 
• Conduct process validations and design transfer activities. 
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues to maintain stable and efficient manufacturing operations. 
• Stay updated with industry trends, technologies, and regulations related to medical device manufacturing. 
• Ability to adjust work schedule to meet deadlines and deliverables 

Benefits: 

• Competitive Salary based on experience 
• PTO 
• Nine (9) Paid Holidays 
• Medical, Dental, Vision 
• Life and short and long term disability paid in full by company 
• 401K plan 
• Friendly, Collaborative Team Environment 
• Personal and Professional Growth Potential
• Great work-life balance