Manufacturing Engineer in Chisago City

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWhy Kendall Howard?

We're a growing manufacturer serving the IT infrastructure field, with a no-nonsense attitude: stay humble, work hard, and take on challenges head-first. Around here, you won't just "do your job" -- you'll be part of a team that builds, solves, and delivers products we're proud to put our name on. The benefits and pay are solid, but the real perk is being part of something that matters alongside people who care just as much as you do.

Our Benefits

We know benefits matter, and we've got you covered. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer serves as the critical link between engineering design and production, ensuring that designed equipment can be fabricated, assembled, and supported throughout its operational lifecycle.

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for preparing engineering designs for production and ensuring that equipment systems can be manufactured efficiently and consistently. This role works closely with engineering teams, detailers, and production personnel to transition designs from prototype development into repeatable manufacturing processes.

The Manufacturing Engineer also supports prototype builds, production launches, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for equipment systems.

Essential FunctionsManufacturing Readiness

• Evaluate engineering designs for manufacturability and production efficiency.
• Develop manufacturing processes and assembly procedures for specific equipment systems.
• Identify opportunities to simplify fabrication, assembly, and production workflows.
• Ensure engineering documentation contains the information required for production.

Prototype and Product Launch

• Support prototype builds and engineering validation efforts.
• Work with engineering teams to refine product designs prior to production.
• Assist with transition of prototype systems into production-ready designs.
• Support initial production runs and resolve manufacturing issues.

Production Support

• Work with production teams to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges.
• Develop assembly procedures and work instructions for production personnel.
• Identify tooling, fixtures, or equipment required for production processes.

Engineering Collaboration

• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure designs align with manufacturing capabilities.
• Provide feedback during design development to improve manufacturability.
• Coordinate with detailers to ensure drawings and documentation support production needs.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
• Support engineering change implementation for design improvements.
• Evaluate production processes to improve reliability and reduce production cost.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years experience in manufacturing engineering, product development, or production engineering.
• Experience supporting fabrication and mechanical assembly processes.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows and production systems.

Qualifications

• Experience working with sheet metal fabrication and mechanical assemblies.
• Experience supporting prototype development and product launch.
• Familiarity with CAD systems such as SolidWorks.
• Experience working closely with engineering and production teams.

Kendall Howard provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to , , , , , , , , or . We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.