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Senior Manufacturing Engineer Elektro Assemblies | Red Wing, Minnesota Build the Manufacturing Future Elektro Assemblies is experiencing rapid, profitable growth and is looking for a hands-on Senior Manufacturing Engineer to strengthen manufacturing processes, improve production performance, and build the technical capabilities needed to support that growth. This is a key technical role focused on process improvement, capacity, productivity, automation, new product introduction, and manufacturing engineering excellence. We need an experienced engineer with a proven track record of adding value by solving problems and making improvements, who enjoys being on the production floor, and turning ideas into measurable results. What You'll Do

• Improve productivity, quality, throughput, safety, and cost through practical engineering solutions.
• Identify and eliminate manufacturing bottlenecks using data, root-cause analysis, and hands-on problem-solving.
• Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable operational results.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement automation, tooling, fixtures, and new manufacturing technology.
• Lead technical manufacturing engineering activities for new product introductions.
• Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) expertise and collaborate on product and process improvements.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, routings, and standards.
• Analyze capacity, labor, cycle times, and manufacturing costs to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Sales to resolve issues and support successful product launches.
• Recommend and implement manufacturing improvements and technical solutions that support business growth.
• Own engineering projects from problem definition through implementation, validation, and follow-up.

The Senior Engineer We're Looking For We want someone who is hands-on, entrepreneurial, analytical, proactive, and results-driven. You should be comfortable working directly with operators and cross-functional partners to identify problems, determine root causes, develop technical solutions, and drive implementation. You can work independently, lead projects, influence others through technical expertise, and deliver measurable results. What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
• Experience leading complex engineering projects or technical initiatives.
• Strong manufacturing process knowledge and problem-solving skills, including root-cause analysis.
• Experience with Lean and continuous improvement.
• Experience with new product introduction and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Strong project management skills and the ability to coordinate work across functions.
• Strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills.

Preferred:

Electrical/electromechanical manufacturing, wire harness or cable assembly, automation, robotics, ERP/MRP, CAD, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and EOS/Traction experience. Why Join Elektro Assemblies? This is not a maintenance role. You'll help build the future manufacturing operation of Elektro Assemblies through hands-on engineering, process innovation, and measurable improvements. Your work will directly impact capacity, quality, productivity, profitability, and our ability to scale. If you're an experienced manufacturing engineer who wants to build, improve, solve complex problems, and make a measurable impact, we'd like to hear from you.

Position Details Position:

Senior Manufacturing Engineer Location:

Red Wing, Minnesota Employment:

Full-Time Compensation:

$80,000 - $95,000 Build the Process. Develop the People. Scale the Business.

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person