Manufacturing Engineer II

About the role

The Manufacturing Engineer II position at Gemstar Custom Part Solutions in Cannon Falls, MN is responsible for providing engineering support to the manufacturing plants, managing the accuracy of engineering documentation, and ensuring the company leverages the appropriate level of technology in production processes.

Responsibilities

• Affords oversight of engineering processes and process changes/improvements as required.
• Affords assistance with quality testing and engineering standards for the various product lines.
• Affords project leadership for the introduction of new manufacturing processes and relocation of existing production processes.
• Affords assistance in part design, tooling design, and procurement of tooling for new and existing products.
• Affords participation in team approach for Single-Minutes Exchange of Die (SMED).
• Affords assistance in training of operators on new equipment and processes.
• Affords development of LEAN principles in all manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Affords participation in new product design and manufacturing techniques.
• Affords assistance in root cause analysis and resolution of quality and productivity issues.
• Affords listening to employee feedback to identify quality and continuous improvement ideas.
• Affords review and execution of Engineering Change Requests.
• Affords other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated outstanding performance in current role.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in plastics design or manufacturing environment- rotational molding, thermoforming, or extrusion experience; Experience with Automation, Fanuc TP/UI, or other experience; Basic understanding of programming languages etc. C++, Visual Basic & Ladder Logic.

Skills and Abilities

• Project management including establishing and maintaining project timelines with minimum direct supervision.
• Analytical Skills – need to be able to identify areas of low efficiency and work to provide improvements.
• Lean Manufacturing Skills – must be able to identify and eliminate waste within the system and lead lean events and projects.
• Quality Assurance and Control Skills – ability to provide knowledge of manufacturing process capabilities and limits.
• Effective Communication Skills – will work with manufacturing employees at all levels and need to be able to effectively explain the relevant points of equipment to each. Also needed for successful project management.
• Tech Skills – must be able to work with different technology to provide a solution that produces the required result in the most efficient way possible.
• Commercial Awareness – must keep the “bigger picture” in mind at all times when considering each step of the manufacturing process.
• Problem Solving Skills – take a concept of a process and establish the equipment needed to make it happen.
• Organizational Abilities – should be able to prioritize tasks, set schedules and work between different projects to achieve overall business goals.

Benefits

• $0 Health Insurance Premium for Employee-Only Coverage (Plus low-cost premiums for other coverage levels!)
• 4% Retirement Match with Profit Sharing
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Parental, Volunteer, and Sick)
• Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Get Paid Weekly
• Use of Company Owned Resort in Hayward, WI
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

About Us

Gemstar Manufacturing® has been a leading manufacturer of custom plastic parts and protective hard cases for over 60 years and operates under two business unit brands. Gemstar Custom Part Solutions is a full-service manufacturer providing solutions to unique custom plastic part needs. Gemstar Protective Hard Cases offers four rugged case lines: Stronghold®, RoboRack®, Sentinel®, and VersaPro®. For more information, visit www.gemstarmfg.com . Gemstar Manufacturing is a division of Gemini, Inc., a second-generation, family-owned wholesale manufacturer of dimensional signage. Gemini, Inc. has been providing stability to our employees since 1963. We know what it means to be human, and we strive to make sure our employees feel valued. Due to our incredible family of employees, we have grown substantially and are looking to grow our team further with like-minded individuals that share in our company values: Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Respect, Diversity, Stability, Stewardship. At the heart of our work is a simple but powerful vision: Successful Partners. Engaged People. Thriving Communities. This vision guides how we show up every day for our customers, for one another, and for the communities we call home. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Gemini will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For additional assistance email; hr.dept@geminisignproducts.com or call (507) 263-3957 and ask for the Human Resources Representative assigned to the location of interest. Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.