Manufacturing Technician - Engineering Department

Job Description

Job Description

Manufacturing Technician – Engineering Department

Location: Minneapolis, MN (On-Site)
Compensation: $75,000 – $90,000 per year, based on experience

Position Summary

A growing manufacturing facility is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Technician to support process development, continuous improvement initiatives, and daily production operations. This role acts as a technical resource across multiple departments and is responsible for improving quality, efficiency, and overall manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support production teams to ensure processes meet quality and efficiency goals.
• Use data analysis tools to identify, recommend, and implement measurable process improvements.
• Participate in Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives such as 5S and kaizen events.
• Interpret and communicate drawings, work instructions, specifications, and industry standards.
• Perform root-cause analysis and develop/document corrective actions for defects and customer issues.
• Provide hands-on training and technical guidance to production staff.
• Create and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions.
• Review customer designs for manufacturability and provide design feedback.
• Collaborate with engineering and sales teams to support quoting and technical inquiries.
• Conduct cost analysis and process reviews to improve quality and reduce production costs.
• Balance short-term troubleshooting with long-term technical projects.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment as an Engineering Technician, Manufacturing Technician, or similar technical role.
• Demonstrated experience supporting production operations and process optimization.

Required Qualifications

• Strong background in fast-paced manufacturing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write clear technical documentation (SOPs, WIs, process documentation).
• Proven experience applying problem-solving tools such as DMAIC, 8D, or A3.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Effective project management and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with injection molding, rubber molding, LSR molding, or CNC machining.
• Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Lean certification.
• Experience with Minitab, JMP, or other statistical software.
• Experience with automation systems (assembly, inspection, or process equipment).
• Technical or engineering education, or equivalent combination of experience and training.

Company DescriptionPlatinum Staffing is a full service staffing agency. We focus on matching candidates with our clients that are searching for the skills that you possess. Our positions are primarily temp to hires or direct hire, which means you are one step closer to finding the company you can plan on retiring from.

Company Description

Platinum Staffing is a full service staffing agency. We focus on matching candidates with our clients that are searching for the skills that you possess. Our positions are primarily temp to hires or direct hire, which means you are one step closer to finding the company you can plan on retiring from.