Engineering automation and manufacturing

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial automation. 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. 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.
We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Manufacturing (Operations) Engineering team, supporting New Product Development and production operations. 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 Manager.
Provide project level comprehensive Manufacturing Engineering support as an integrated member of a design team.
Critically analyze new product concepts and provide constructive feedback for assembly requirements and constraints
Lead effort to incorporate preferred assembly methods and critical part features that are necessary to achieve yield and cost targets
Lead Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) sessions and proactively reduce and eliminate the causes of defects on new product introductions
Complete a manufacturing process plan to facilitate LEAN, and single piece flow errorproof manufacturing
Design Manufacturing line with necessary automation to achieve cost of goods sold requirement
Use workflow toolsets and PTC Creo to specify and provide assembly fixtures and automation
Create labor estimates, time standards, assembly drawings, routings, and procedural documentation
Manage preproduction engineering builds and the manufacturing release process
Participate in production line duplication and product transfers to US and international manufacturing facilities
Lead product post-launch team to address production manufacturability, cost, and yield issues
Research and Identify new production technologies to support cost and quality initiatives in the plants
Create and maintain assembly documentation and procedures
Coordinate maintenance and repair operations for manufacturing equipment
Work with cross-functional teams to implement manufacturing processes improvements
Perform quality and efficiency gap root-cause analysis
Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.
BS degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering preferred, or similar

Experience with fixture, equipment and automation specification, as well as deployment

• Ability to identify and advocate for necessary piece part features needed to meet production cost and yield goals
• Demonstrated track record of applying engineering problem solving skills

Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously while balancing priorities
Experience with one or more process technologies such as ultrasonic welding, potting, injection molding, adhesive dispense, automation, etc.
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (i.e., Ability to communicate effectively to multiple stakeholder groups (management, operations employees) with presentations, data, training and other communications to meet objectives
Able to travel occasionally (about 10%) to our manufacturing facilities in South Dakota, and possibly Mexico
Project management skills and experience
Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.
Exposed to a computer screen for extended periods
May require repetitive motions such as utilize a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment.
Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment and travel to other facilities when needed.
Ability to travel by car/airplane to factory sites frequently occasionally (10%)
Corporate office and factory environments - indoor and climate-controlled
Frequent interaction with internal departments, cross-functional teams, or external partners, as well as employees across all levels of the organization—including entry-level staff, senior leadership, clients, or vendors.
Exposure to moderate noise, moving mechanical parts, and temperature changes in production areas.
Standard hours Monday through Friday; occasional overtime or travel may be required
Exposure to various manufacturing, warehousing, or related industrial locations.
Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution
• Flexible work hours
• Life Insurance
• Please note some career sites assign estimated compensation ranges that may not accurately reflect what is offered by Banner Engineering.

Customer Driven, Accountability Focused, Integrity Always, New Solutions - Every Day
If 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.