Manufacturing Engineer

Packet Digital, LLC

Fargo, ND

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Automation, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electronics, Electronics Manufacturing, Embedded Systems, Engineering, Graphic Design, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Industrial Engineering, Investment Capital, Lean Manufacturing, Lithium Battery, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Systems, Metrics, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Improvement, Product Costing, Production Control, Production Support, Prototyping, Quality Control, Quality Management, Reliability Engineering, Reporting Dashboards, Robotics, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
LOCATION
Fargo, ND
POSTED
12 days ago

Manufacturing Engineer – Electronics & Lean Manufacturing

Packet Digital designs and manufactures advanced electronic solutions for portable electronics, embedded systems, and unmanned aircraft. We're seeking a hands‑on Manufacturing Engineer to improve quality, reliability, and cost efficiency across product and factory operations.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in electronics manufacturing, lean environments, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

  • Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, efficiency, and throughput
  • Partner with design engineers to improve manufacturability of new products
  • Develop workflows, bills of operations, and production equipment
  • Lead PFMEAs, design reviews, and prototype builds
  • Analyze metrics and implement data‑driven improvements
  • Plan capital investments and maximize equipment utilization
  • Design and implement automation where it adds value
  • Monitor and control production quality and compliance
  • Support production builds, troubleshooting, and reporting

What We're Looking For

Required

  • BS in Industrial Engineering (or related field)
  • 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
  • Strong lean manufacturing knowledge (Kaizen, time studies, PFMEA)
  • Experience with ISO standards, ERP systems, and manufacturing metrics
  • Ability to build dashboards and communicate results effectively

Preferred

  • Electronics manufacturing experience (ESD, PCB, battery packs)
  • Lithium battery manufacturing or safety knowledge
  • MES implementation experience
  • Robotics or automation experience

Why Join Packet Digital

  • Full‑time, onsite role at our main facility
  • Collaborative, inclusive engineering culture
  • Opportunity to influence products from prototype to production
  • Growth and advancement opportunities

Packet Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About the Company

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Packet Digital, LLC