Senior Manufacturing Engineer Job at The Judge Group in Minneapolis

Senior Industrial Engineer – ETO & Continuous Improvement

📍 Location: Minneapolis, MN (55421)

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

🔧 Continuous Improvement

• 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

📘 Training & Knowledge Management

• Develop training programs and competency tracking
• Continuously improve SOPs and work instructions

📊 Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze operational data to identify trends and inefficiencies
• Create dashboards and KPIs to support decision-making

🖥️ ERP Optimization

• Enhance ERP workflows (BOMs, routing, material flow)
• Support upgrades, process mapping, and user training

🏭 Process Engineering

• Optimize manufacturing processes tailored to ETO workflows
• Support capacity planning and scalability

🤝 Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with internal teams and suppliers to drive strategic initiatives
• Ensure manufacturability and process efficiency from order to delivery

What You Bring

🎓 Education & Experience

• 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

🧠 Skills & Competencies

• 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

Benefits

✅ 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO)

✅ Paid sick time & 12 paid holidays

✅ 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

✅ Tuition reimbursement

✅ Employee assistance program

✅ Annual discretionary bonus eligibility

✅ Adoption assistance

✅ Pet insurance

Interested? Let’s Chat!