Manufacturing Engineer III - Process Improvement

About the role

Provides technical manufacturing liaison required for the production of high quality products from the design phase through all phases of production. Liaison between the Program Design, Procurement, Assembly, and Quality Departments to promote an efficient and well-organized manufacturing operation. Will lead and manage Lean improvement and layout improvement activities within the site.

Responsibilities

• Attends design reviews and provides product evaluations to insure the product design lends itself to practical, economical manufacturing techniques.
• Assists in reviewing engineering design drawings prior to “Production Release” for product and compatibility with “state-of-the-art” manufacturing techniques.
• Assists in make/buy evaluations and makes recommendations on “IN-HOUSE” VS. “OUTSIDE VENDOR” manufacturing capabilities.
• Assists in vendor surveys.
• Evaluates the requirements for assembly tooling, fixtures, and equipment required to support the manufacturing operations.
• Participates in Material Review Board (MRB) activities and takes an active role in the dispositioning of discrepant material and/or assemblies.
• Participates in the Change Control Board (CCB) review of engineering change orders to insure proposed design changes are producible and within manufacturing capabilities.
• Affords recommendations on material and/or labor reductions to promote efficiency of operation.
• Collaborates with the Methods and Tooling groups and provides the technical product or specification drawing interpretations required for the design and fabrication of assembly tools, fixtures, and process methods instructions.
• Provides manufacturing assembly flow charts required to support the product flow and/or assembly sequence.
• Provides manufacturing assembly floor and equipment layouts required to promote an efficient flow of product through the various assembly states.
• Conducts any special manufacturing projects, evaluations or surveys as directed by management.
• Actively participates in Lean projects and activities including 5S, TPM, VSM, etc.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required
• Effective organization and prioritization skills
• Demonstrate high attention to detail
• Ability to work with diverse groups
• Demonstrate discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgment
• Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools
• Strong customer service and client focus
• Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products
• Bachelor's of Science degree in Engineering preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by management

Skills

• Supports a 24/7 global business operation as required
• Able to travel as required

Benefits

• Compensation Range: $91,755.00 to $114,000.00 USD
• Many factors are considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to skills, certifications, licensures, experience, training, incumbent data, and other business needs.
• Benchmark provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a Bonus Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, all based on scheduled hours.
• Benchmark complies with applicable state and local employee leave laws.

Geographical Location

• Mining City, MN: Rochester

Physical Location

• Rochester, MN

Shift

• Shift 1

Work Schedule

• M-F 0800-1700

Full Time

In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

Additional Notices

• Benchmark adheres to applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits. This includes, but is not limited to, providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.
• Candidates applying for remote work based in Washington state, may obtain PTO eligibility for this position by emailing careers@bench.com.
• Export Control: This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a “U.S. Person” (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• We are bringing together a dynamic workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work.