Manufacturing Engineer I - Associate

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life. Job Purpose Plan and execute requirements of the Strategic Business Unit and the Cell. The position will be held accountable for cost, delivery, and quality of operations on all equipment as directed by the Cell Leader. Graco is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of highly-engineered systems for numerous industrial and commercial applications. This position supports our Lubrication Equipment Division (LED) in Anoka, MN. At LED, Industrial Lubrication products are used in wind energy, general manufacturing and steel and mining industries ( Petroleum Management products control fluids traditionally used for servicing vehicles, including pumps, tanks, hose reels, and meters ( Essential Duties Plan, execute and report priorities Man-hour estimates React to changing priorities Recordkeeping and reporting Provide general production support for machining and/or assembly area as needed Evaluate upgrades for machining or assembly Troubleshoot issues (quality, efficiency, etc.) on assembly line or machine Serve as communication liaison between engineering, production, marketing, purchasing, etc. and Cell Leader Work as a team player Provide technical assistance Provide hands-on problem resolutions Report and facilitate correction of out-of-specification conditions Determine the proper processes Create and analyze standards and operation layouts Select and implement proper fixturing and tooling for machining and/or assembly job Perform capital equipment justification as needed Plan and implement preventive and corrective actions for reducing scrap, rework and down time Research and implement new technological ideas to keep the Cell continuously improving Learn and implement process improvements Perform other duties as assigned Position Requirements BS degree in engineering or equivalent 0 – 1 years manufacturing experience or demonstrated qualification in technical field Good oral and written communication skills Good mechanical aptitude Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT). At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco’s culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career. Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth. $64,600.00 - $113,100.00 Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. We employ approximately 3,700 people worldwide and serve thousands of customers in over 100 countries.