Manufacturing Project Engineer

Manufacturing Project Engineer at KDI Manufacturing Manufacturing Project Engineer at KDI Manufacturing in Saint Michael, Minnesota Posted in 6 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Manufacturing Project Engineer Company:

KDI Precision Manufacturing Location:

Rogers, MN • On-site role Salary range: $90,000•$120,000 annually

Benefits:

Standard medical/dental package, great 401k plan with immediate vesting, and discretionary bonus potential KDI is a rapidly growing medical device contract manufacturer with a reputation for delivering an extraordinary customer experience. As we scale, we're adding talented people who want to be part of that growth story•not just filling a seat, but helping shape where the company goes next. We're looking for a seasoned Manufacturing Project Engineer who thrives in a dynamic, small-team environment and can move quickly without sacrificing quality or compliance. If you bring deep medical device expertise, a strong project management instinct, and the communication skills to serve as a trusted partner to both customers and colleagues, this role offers high visibility and real opportunity to grow with us. What you'll own Lead new product introductions into KDI manufacturing•from customer kickoff through production handoff Serve as the primary technical liaison to customers, managing specifications, change communications, and issue resolution Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for electro-mechanical medical system assembly and machine shop operations Define build schedules, key milestones, and project status reports for internal teams and external stakeholders Author Work Instructions, Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), PFMEAs, and Risk Management Plans Design fixtures and tooling using SolidWorks; drive design reviews and process validations Champion Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across production What we're looking for Required Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering 8-15 years of manufacturing process development experience in the medical device industry Contract manufacturing experience•you understand what it takes to serve multiple customers with competing priorities Solid knowledge of cGMP and/or

ISO 13485

Exceptional communication skills•written, verbal, and cross-functional Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and pivot as priorities shift Nice to have SolidWorks proficiency Experience with Class I and Class II medical device assembly and/or machining Demonstrated Lean / Six Sigma experience At KDI, small team means big impact. You'll work directly alongside production staff, senior leadership, and customers•and your decisions will matter from day one. A can-do attitude and the ability to adapt quickly aren't just nice-to-haves here; they're essential to how we operate.