Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description
HALCON Furniture, located in Stewartville, MN, manufactures award-winning, modern office furniture of the highest quality. To meet increased demand for our innovative products, we are currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing company. The ideal candidate will embrace the opportunity to contribute to the manufacturing team and bring a positive attitude and strong organizational skills to a dedicated, fast-paced team.

Essential Duties:

• Evaluate the manufacturing process to identify areas of improvement.
• Lead projects with overall responsibility for the implementation and monitoring of new products of broad scope into the plant.
• Provide timely product and process support for any manufacturing area to diagnose problems and implement solutions to minimize interruptions to production.
• Improve manufacturing efficiencies while maintaining the highest level of quality.
• Maintain technical knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedural document requirements.
• Evaluate whether to make or purchase parts and products.
• Implement ideas and solutions into the manufacturing process.

Qualifications:

• Expertise and/or working knowledge of manufacturing
• Experience in lean manufacturing practices
• Project Management skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload with multiple deadlines
• Productivity improvement techniques
• Knowledge of simulation, process modeling, and value stream mapping
• 4-year technical degree or equivalent education
• Must be self-motivated and work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to motivate and lead others
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer systems such as: Microsoft Office, ERP system
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Experience in Engineering Design Process

Salary Range:
The starting annual base range for this position is $60,000 to $102,000. Applicants with skills and experience above the starting requirements are encouraged to apply to this posting or contact a member of the HALCON HR team.