Pace

Pace

Manufacturing Engineer

Maple Lake, MN

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 days ago
Project ManagementProcess ImprovementProcurementERPGD&TRoboticsPLCCAMMechanical DesignLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringLean Manufacturing

About the role

  • The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading manufacturing engineering activities across precision CNC machining operations and or Diecast casting.
  • Monitor and analyze manufacturing process performance using statistical methods and data-driven decision-making techniques.
  • Coordinate APQP activities including PFMEA development, control plans, process flow diagrams, setup documentation, and work instructions.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain robust process parameters for CNC machining centers, auxiliary equipment, and secondary operations.
  • Identify and implement opportunities to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), throughput, machine utilization, and process repeatability.
  • Support standardization of manufacturing practices to reduce scrap, improve dimensional consistency, and increase operational uptime.
  • Serve as a technical resource for operations personnel, providing coaching and support related to die casting and CNC machining processes, tooling, and best practices.
  • Tooling and fixture design reviews to ensure manufacturability, machining capability, and process efficiency.
  • Participate in design for manufacturability (DFM) reviews and support cost reduction initiatives for new and existing products.
  • Collaborate with tooling suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve die design, die life, workholding systems, fixture designs, cooling systems, venting strategies, and cutting tool performance.
  • Support CNC machining optimization initiatives including setup reduction, tool improvements, and machining cycle time reductions.
  • Support equipment specification, procurement, installation, and commissioning activities for new and existing production assets including die casting cells, CNC machining centers, robotics, and automation systems.
  • Partner with maintenance and automation teams to improve equipment reliability, preventive maintenance programs, and process control systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of manufacturing engineering experience within machining, casting, or metal manufacturing operations.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing process optimization, tooling systems, and automated production environments.
  • Experience supporting CNC machining operations including milling, turning, workholding, cutting tools, and machining process optimization.
  • Experience supporting die casting, metal casting, or similar high-volume manufacturing operations.
  • Strong understanding of process capability analysis, GD&T, statistical process control (SPC), and root cause analysis methodologies.
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Proficiency with manufacturing documentation including PFMEAs, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, setup sheets, and work instructions.
  • Required Qualifications
  • Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

  • Direct experience with CNC machining operations or high-pressure die casting processes
  • Experience with multi-axis CNC machining centers and automated manufacturing cells.
  • Knowledge of cutting tool technologies, tool life optimization, die casting tooling systems, and advanced manufacturing strategies.
  • Familiarity with robotics, PLC-controlled systems, industrial automation, and process monitoring systems.
  • Experience with CAD/CAM software and fixture design.
  • Lean Manufacturing certification and/or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
  • Experience with ERP and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
  • Project management experience involving capital equipment and facility expansions.

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