Manufacturing Engineer

Banner Engineering

Minneapolis, MN

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$82,245–$116,033 Per Year

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Assembly Drawings, Assembly Line, Automation, Communication Skills, Computer Mouse Hardware, Cost Control, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Create Graphs, Cross-Functional, DNA, Dental Insurance, Documentation, Engineering Management, Equipment Specification, Experiment Design, Failure Analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Fortune 500 Customers, Identify Issues, Industrial Engineering, Injection Molding, Keyboards, Leadership, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, MPMLink, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Process Planning, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Office Equipment, PTC Creo, Physical Demands, Process Development, Process Improvement, Product Development, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Production Costing, Production Support, Productivity Management, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Release Management/Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Startup, Team Player, Technical Support, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Vision Plan, Warehousing, Welding, Willing to Travel, Windchill PLM Software, Wireless Communications

LOCATION

Minneapolis, MN

POSTED

Today

Why Work at Banner?

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial automation. We offer products and solutions including award-winning sensors, wireless solutions, machine safety, indication and LED lighting. From Fortune 500 leaders to innovative startups, Banner's award-winning products and solutions are helping companies around the world increase efficiency, reduce costs, safeguard equipment, and protect personnel. Our commitment to innovation shows through a continuous, market-driven evolution of products and technology. With engineers employed in nearly every major department, engineering is in our DNA.

Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.

Position Summary
We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Manufacturing (Operations) Engineering team, supporting New Product Development and production operations. You will be a strong contributing member in our collaborative environment while also finding a good amount of autonomy to drive improvements. In this role you will be responsible for optimizing the output of ongoing manufacturing operations as well as supporting new product launches and transfers.

This position reports to Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

What You'll Be Doing

New Product Introduction
- Provide project level comprehensive Manufacturing Engineering support as an integrated member of a design team.
- Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) effort for new product developments
- Critically analyze new product concepts and provide constructive feedback for assembly requirements and constraints
- Lead effort to incorporate preferred assembly methods and critical part features that are necessary to achieve yield and cost targets
- Lead Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) sessions and proactively reduce and eliminate the causes of defects on new product introductions
- Complete a manufacturing process plan to facilitate LEAN, and single piece flow errorproof manufacturing
- Design Manufacturing line with necessary automation to achieve cost of goods sold requirement
- Use workflow toolsets and PTC Creo to specify and provide assembly fixtures and automation
- Create labor estimates, time standards, assembly drawings, routings, and procedural documentation
- Manage preproduction engineering builds and the manufacturing release process
- Participate in production line duplication and product transfers to US and international manufacturing facilities

Process Development and Support
- Lead product post-launch team to address production manufacturability, cost, and yield issues
- Research and Identify new production technologies to support cost and quality initiatives in the plants
- Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE) and Gage R&R for system control and optimization
- Create and maintain assembly documentation and procedures
- Provide line support daily (or as needed) to assigned lines for yield improvement, trouble shooting, and other activities to meet organizational objectives.
- Coordinate maintenance and repair operations for manufacturing equipment
- Work with cross-functional teams to implement manufacturing processes improvements
- Perform quality and efficiency gap root-cause analysis

What You Bring to the Table
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Required Education

BS degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering preferred, or similar

Required Skills or Experience

1 - 3 years of relevant experience
Experience with fixture, equipment and automation specification, as well as deployment
Ability to identify and advocate for necessary piece part features needed to meet production cost and yield goals
Demonstrated track record of applying engineering problem solving skills
Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously while balancing priorities
Good applied statistics skills
Experience with DOE, FMEA, and Gage R&R
Experience with one or more process technologies such as ultrasonic welding, potting, injection molding, adhesive dispense, automation, etc.
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (i.e., creating graphs and charts, using formulas, creating V-look ups, and filtering information)
Ability to communicate effectively to multiple stakeholder groups (management, operations employees) with presentations, data, training and other communications to meet objectives
Able to travel occasionally (about 10%) to our manufacturing facilities in South Dakota, and possibly Mexico

Preferred Skills or Experience

Fixture conceptualization and design
Windchill MPM link experience
PTC ProE / Creo / PDMLink experience
LEAN experience or certification
Experience with sensor or safety products
Project management skills and experience

What to Expect at Work

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Sit for up to 8 hours per day.
Continuous movement, walking, or standing.
Exposed to a computer screen for extended periods
May require repetitive motions such as utilize a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment.
Communicate with others frequently.
Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.
Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment and travel to other facilities when needed.
Ability to travel by car/airplane to factory sites frequently occasionally (10%)

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Corporate office and factory environments - indoor and climate-controlled
Frequent interaction with internal departments, cross-functional teams, or external partners, as well as employees across all levels of the organization—including entry-level staff, senior leadership, clients, or vendors.
Exposure to moderate noise, moving mechanical parts, and temperature changes in production areas.
PPE may be required in specific areas (e.g., safety glasses, hearing protection)
Standard hours Monday through Friday; occasional overtime or travel may be required
Exposure to various manufacturing, warehousing, or related industrial locations.
A dynamic, work environment where innovation and teamwork thrive.

Pay and Benefits

Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:

401(k) with match
Student Loan 401(k) match program
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Sales and Profit Sharing Eligibility
Flexible work hours
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Pet Insurance

Base Pay Range: $82,245.00 - $116,033.00

*Please note some career sites assign estimated compensation ranges that may not accurately reflect what is offered by Banner Engineering.

Core Values

Customer Driven, Accountability Focused, Integrity Always, New Solutions - Every Day

If you excel in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are looking for meaningful challenges and opportunities to grow, you'll find a great fit here. Banner Engineering is a premier employer headquartered in MN, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development as we rapidly grow in the Industrial Automation industry.

Banner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Affirmative Action (AA)/Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V

This job description reflects management's assignment of key responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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Manufacturing Engineer

Banner Engineering

Minneapolis, MN

About the Company

Banner Engineering

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