Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer | Faribault, MN

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Faribault, MN as a Manufacturing Engineer. You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high-quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth. We welcome candidates from the Twin Cities metro area and beyond to apply.

Employees working in Faribault, MN have a short commute from Northfield, Owatonna, Dundas, Medford, Lakeville, Farmington, Waseca, and Lonsdale, and will enjoy professional growth and community engagement through our regional presence in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota.

As a Manufacturing Engineer , you will:

Lead manufacturing engineering initiatives to improve workstation safety, ergonomics, manufacturability, labor efficiency, and gross margin across the Power Test and Loadbanks value stream

Identify and prioritize engineering‑addressable hazards and implement engineered controls to reduce workplace risks

Redesign processes, tooling, fixtures, and workstations to lower labor content and improve assembly consistency and repeatability

Support value‑engineering, cost‑reduction, and lean manufacturing initiatives that enhance manufacturability and gross margin

Conduct time studies, ergonomic assessments, and workflow analyses to quantify improvement opportunities

Develop clear work instructions, standard operating procedures, and visual aids that support safe, efficient, and repeatable assembly processes

Partner with EHS, Quality, and Production teams to validate safety improvements, process changes, and engineering solutions

Drive measurable performance gains through structured analysis, implementation, and verification of manufacturing engineering improvements

Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners

Contribute to projects that impact communities in Northfield, Owatonna, Dundas, Medford, Lakeville, Farmington, Waseca, and Lonsdale, and the greater Twin Cities metro area

Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation

QUALIFICATIONS

Background in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or industrial engineering

Experience improving workstation safety, ergonomics, and hazard mitigation in production environments

Skilled in process redesign, tooling development, fixture design, and workstation optimization

Solidworks experience preferred

Ability to identify labor inefficiencies and reduce assembly variation through engineered solutions

Experience supporting value engineering, cost‑reduction initiatives, and manufacturability improvements

Strong analytical skills for validating operational, ergonomic, and financial impacts of engineering changes

Effective communicator with collaborative, cross‑functional problem‑solving abilities

ESTIMATED PAY RANGE

Engineer I: $34.62–$40.38/hour

Engineer II: $38.46–$44.23/hour

Engineer III: $43.27–$49.04/hour

Senior Engineer: $46.63–$53.85/hour

Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations. Paid overtime may be available.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and service to manufacturers across the Midwest and beyond. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern.

Innovation, problem solving, integrity, and collaboration are a few things you'll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace, then we would like to get to know you better.

Our unique company culture blends talent, technology, and flexibility. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and assignments aligned with your skills and interests.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including:

Competitive salary

401K retirement plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Continuing Education Support

Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options

Paid overtime

Flexible work schedule

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please consider joining Applied's team of talented employees in Faribault, MN, and the southern Twin Cities metro area, with support from our Brooklyn Park, MN, office.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship.

Applied Engineering is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job ID: 20261061

Award Winning – Employee Owned – Comprehensive Benefits

Relocation Assistance – Ownership Opportunity – Continuing Education Support