The Judge Group is hiring: Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Minneapolis

This range is provided by The Judge Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus and RSUs

Sr. Technical Recruiter at The Judge Group

Senior Industrial Engineer – ETO & Continuous Improvement

About the Role

A global leader in precision manufacturing technologies is hiring a Senior Industrial Engineer with deep expertise in engineer-to-order (ETO) and continuous improvement. This organization is known for its commitment to innovation and engineering excellence.

At the Minneapolis facility, the team designs and builds custom automation systems for complex, low-volume production environments. If you thrive on solving unique technical challenges, driving operational efficiency, and making a measurable impact—this is your opportunity to lead from the front.

What You’ll Do

• Lead transformative lean initiatives across operations
• Identify and implement impactful enhancements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost

Quality & Root Cause Analysis

• Manage systems for tracking and resolving quality issues
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement CAPA
• Collaborate cross-functionally to promote a quality-first culture
• Develop training programs and competency tracking
• Continuously improve SOPs and work instructions
• Analyze operational data to identify trends and inefficiencies
• Create dashboards and KPIs to support decision-making
• Enhance ERP workflows (BOMs, routing, material flow)
• Support upgrades, process mapping, and user training
• Optimize manufacturing processes tailored to ETO workflows
• Support capacity planning and scalability
• Partner with internal teams and suppliers to drive strategic initiatives
• Ensure manufacturability and process efficiency from order to delivery

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Systems Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• 8+ years in ETO or low-volume, high-mix/ customization manufacturing experience
• Experience with quality systems, root cause tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, 8D), and CAPA
• Background in SOP development and ERP improvement initiatives
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Proficient in lean principles and continuous improvement
• Skilled in Excel, Power BI, Tableau
• Familiar with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics)
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume environment

✅ 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO)

✅ Medical, dental, and vision insurance (HSA/FSA options)

✅ Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

✅ Short-term & long-term disability coverage

✅ Tax-free health, dental, and dependent care accounts

✅ 401(k) with company match

✅ Employee stock purchase plan

✅ Employee assistance program

✅ Annual discretionary bonus eligibility

✅ Adoption assistance

Interested? Let’s Chat!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing, Engineering, and Production
• Industries
• Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing