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Manufacturing Engineer

Konik - Eagan, MN, United States

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Manufacturing Engineer

Eagan, MN | Contract-to-Hire | $45-$55/hr + OT

Konik is partnering with an established firm that producesplex, ruggedized electro-mechanical equipment for critical environments that is seeking to add a Manufacturing Engineer to their team. This role offers the opportunity to work across manufacturing engineering, supplier quality, process improvement, and new product introduction activities in a growing environment.

The successful candidate will serve as a d engineering resource, collaborating with operations, design, technicians, and suppliers to improve quality, enhance manufacturability, and help scale production capabilities related to new and existing programs.

While this is a contract-to-hire opportunity, our client has a strong record of converting contractors to employees, and this is a permanent role on the team.

Manufacturing Engineer Responsibilities:

Drive manufacturing process development and continuous improvement initiatives for electro-mechanical assemblies and related products.

Partner with suppliers and internal teams to investigate defects, implement corrective actions, and improve overall product quality.

Develop manufacturing routings, labor estimates, workflows, and production documentation to support operational efficiency.

Participate in product design reviews and provide rmendations that improve manufacturability, serviceability, and quality.

Perform root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and data-driven problem solving on production and supplier-related issues.

Support new technology evaluations, process scaling efforts, and initiatives that expand internal manufacturing capabilities.

Collaborate with technicians, manufacturing personnel, and engineering teams to train, document, and standardize best practices.

Manufacturing Engineer Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Approximately 5+ years of engineering experience within manufacturing, quality, industrial, or related engineering functions.

Experience supporting electro-mechanical products, electronic assemblies, or similar technical manufacturing environments.

Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, process improvement methodologies, and root cause analysis tools.

Experience with CAD software and manufacturing documentation development.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to work across operations, engineering, suppliers, and production teams.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other engineering analysis tools.

Preferred Experience:

Supplier quality engineering, APQP, or PPAP experience.

Experience supporting defense, regulated, or highly technical manufacturing environments.

Benefits:

• Health & dental insurance
• Paid holidays
• MN Earned Sick & Safe Time
• Weekly paychecks
• Overtime eligible
• Primarily on-site, but with some hybrid flexibility
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Konik is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.

Konik has been creating impactful relationships between technical talent and employers since 1974.

Compensation $45/hr - $55/hr

Salary Range $45 - $55

Posted:

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Job # 31424