Manufacturing Engineer - PLY Building

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.Pay and BenefitsBanner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:401(k) with matchStudent Loan 401(k) match programMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance PlansHSA (Health Savings Account) with company contributionPaid Time Off (PTO)Sales and Profit Sharing ElegibilityFlexible work hoursLife InsurancePaid Parental LeavePet InsuranceBase Pay Range: $82,245 - $116,000 USDThe estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.This job description reflects management’s assignment of key responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.Position SummaryWe are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Manufacturing (Operations) Engineering team, supporting production operations at our Plymouth, MN facility.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 Director.According to the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), this position is classified as: Exempt, based on Professional exemptionWhat You’ll Be Doing Participate with post-product launch teams to address production manufacturability, cost, and yield issuesProvide line support daily (or as needed) to assigned lines for yield improvement, trouble shooting, and other activities to meet organizational objectives.Create labor estimates, time standards, assembly drawings, routings, and procedural documentationResearch and identify new production technologies to support cost and quality initiativesEvaluate opportunities to improve various manufacturing processes by using knowledge of product fabrication, assembly, design, materials, tooling, and feedback from equipment vendors and operatorsConduct Design of Experiments (DOE), Gage R&R, and equipment and process qualification for system control and optimizationCoordinate maintenance and repair operations for manufacturing equipmentWork with cross-functional teams to implement manufacturing processes improvementsRecommend, lead and participate on projects to meet Hoshin goals and business needs.Coordinate new production line startups within the facility and support transfers of existing production cells to other facilitiesAnalyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, workflow of manual processes, and propose/implement solutions to increase safety, quality, productivity, and efficiencyUtilize Lean Manufacturing, DFM, and DFA techniques to improve work processes and ensure sustainable resultsPerform quality and efficiency gap root-cause analysisWhat 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.RequiredBS degree in Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, or similarMinimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment;Demonstrated track record of applying engineering problem solving skillsProficiency in PTC ProE, Creo or other similar solid modeling toolsIntermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (i.e., creating graphs and charts, using formulas, creating V-look ups, and filtering information)Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously while balancing prioritiesAbility to communicate effectively to multiple stakeholder groups (management, operations employees) with presentations, data, training and other communications to meet objectivesAble to travel occasionally to our manufacturing facilities in South Dakota, and possibly MexicoPreferredExperience with Connectivity products5 years of experience in a manufacturing environmentEquipment and automation specification, as well as deploymentExperience with assembly techniques including soldering, crimping, high pressure injection molding, and epoxy encapsulation. Fixture conceptualization and designLean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement skillsDOE, FMEA, and Gage R&RSupervisory Responsibilities This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.What to Expect at WorkPhysical DemandsThe 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 dayExposed to a computer screen for up to 8 hours per dayRegularly works on the production floor, potentially 3-4 or more hours per dayUtilize a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipmentRequired to talk or hear frequentlyAbility to lift, reach, handle, and feel with arms, hands, and fingersWorking EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.Manufacturing environment – indoor and climate controlled, moderate noise levelCore ValuesCustomer Driven, Accountability Focused, Integrity Always, New Solutions – Every DayIf 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/VThis 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. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.Job SummaryRequisition Number: MANUF002981Job Category: Engineering/Operations EngineeringSchedule: Full-Time