Manufacturing Engineer (Lean Manufacturing)

Location: Onsite in Blaine, MN, US during onboarding and training; position based in Lexington, MN, with the new facility opening in 2027. Training will take place at facilities in Blaine or Anoka until the Lexington facility opens.

Compensation range: $76,000–$141,100 annually, with potential eligibility for annual incentives.

Company

hirify.global is a global manufacturer and provider of electrical connection and protection solutions for sensitive equipment, buildings, and critical processes.

What you will do

• Lead manufacturing projects from planning through completion, managing budgets and deadlines.
• Improve manufacturing processes using Lean tools such as Kaizen and 5S, optimizing layouts, material flow, and waste reduction.
• Support CAPEX requests, including business justification and implementation of new equipment.
• Design and develop production fixtures to improve quality.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, lead root cause analysis, and implement lasting corrective solutions.
• Manage Engineering Change Orders, maintain manufacturing documentation, and mentor manufacturing engineering technicians.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline required.
• Extensive experience with Lean manufacturing principles and tools.
• Proficiency with CAD software; SolidWorks is preferred.
• Experience with statistical analysis software; Minitab is preferred.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems; JD Edwards is preferred.
• Experience with PLM systems; Enovia is preferred.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and project management skills.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience and 2+ years of people leadership or mentorship experience are preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a global manufacturing organization focused on innovation, integrity, customer focus, teamwork, and accountability.
• Benefits for eligible full-time employees include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability, critical illness, accident, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan, both with company matching.
• Additional benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, backup care, paid time off including volunteer time, well-being programs, and legal and identity theft protection.
• Support for employee philanthropic activities through matching programs and nonprofit and educational organization funding.