Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description:

Trystar is a leader in power distribution equipment and related services at the heart of supporting our electrical infrastructure. Our team members focus on producing the highest quality products in the industry and providing industry-leading service. Based in our state-of-the-art headquarters in Faribault, MN, safety, and integrity are our guiding principles, and we work together to achieve excellence for our customers every day. Trystar's team members are our most important asset, and we expect this position to play a critical role in achieving our strategic objectives.

We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of:

• Safety - We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
• Integrity - We're honest, transparent, and committed to doing what's right.
• Customer focus - We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
• Right with speed - We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
• Play for each other - We're a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
• Champion change - We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
• Enjoy the journey - We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.

In this role you will get to:

• Lead development and implementation of enterprise manufacturing standards, best practices, and process frameworks
• Drive waste reduction initiatives through Lean manufacturing, automation, and process optimization
• Serve as a technical leader across multiple sites, supporting continuous improvement and problem-solving efforts
• Develop and standardize work instructions, process documentation, and engineering procedures across the enterprise
• Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies, including automation and advanced assembly methods
• Provide hands-on support to production teams, resolving process issues and improving efficiency
• Partner with design engineering to improve design for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA)
• Lead or support capital equipment selection, justification, and implementation
• Analyze manufacturing performance and drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost (SQDIC)
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, supply chain, and leadership teams to ensure alignment across the enterprise

Job Requirements:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, assembly methods, and production systems
• Proven experience driving process improvements and operational excellence initiatives
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams and influencing across multiple stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to implement sustainable solutions
• Ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to travel up to 25% as business needs arise to support enterprise initiatives across Trystar locations

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with fastening systems, torque methodology, and joint reliability
• Background in electromechanical assembly and manufacturing environments
• Experience implementing or supporting automation and advanced manufacturing technologies
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Strong project management skills with experience leading multi-site or enterprise initiatives
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, including ability to influence at all levels of the organization