Process Engineer / Lab Technician

Process Engineer / Lab Technician
Position Location: Minneapolis, MN
Position Type: Direct Hire
Position Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 (Depending on Experience)
Responsibilities:

• Transforms customer needs into final products through engineering design and analysis, prototyping, testing, and production development.
• Oversees testing, quality assurance and data recording of new, incoming and in process products.
• Work within a team of technical application, engineering, and lab function resources currently located in various company locations.
• Provide engineering support relating to production, quality, customer service, technical applications, and sales to all company locations.
• Help grow the business by driving efficient repeatable processes, as well as, overseeing the development and continuous improvement of products.
• Contribute to the following KPI's for the business: process improvements (aligning processes with new business growth and operational metrics), product quality, new business through technical applications support for commercial growth, and customer complaints.
• Shared responsibility for the following KPI's: safety, turnover, culture, productivity and material cost metrics.
• Create new and update existing engineering drawings, bills of materials, routings, and laser files
• Interpret and utilize engineering drawings of equipment for the purpose of design
• Reverse engineering of customer provided product samples
• Understand customer requirements for fit, function, and product compatibility
• Perform lab tests on supplied raw materials to confirm conformance to specification; Perform lab tests on in process product to confirm conformance to specification
• Provide compliance certification for customer application needs; automotive, food industries
• Aid in the development and evolution of department processes and standards
• Develop solutions for production related problems including but not limited to process, design, quality, and equipment
• Work directly with Production for manufacturing of first run prototypes
• Assist with analysis and resolution of customer quality issues including failure analysis of used product samples; Propose suggestions for product improvements
• Communicate with Customer Service through the Engineering help desk to resolve requests for new items, design changes, and product development
• Provide technical applications support to customers and commercial team members in support of winning new business
• Support Sales as needed by traveling to customer sites to understand customer processes and identify ways to solve problems and make improvements
• Interact with departments throughout the company to ensure customer satisfaction, including marketing, sourcing, finance, and production

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Science, or Materials a minimum; Master's degree preferred
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products; Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Project management skills, with an emphasis on managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to proactively and independently manage work assignments under minimum supervision
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Understanding of basic lean manufacturing practices
• Experience in or knowledge of industrial filtration is a plus
• Knowledge of Textiles and weaving applications is a plus
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, and customers

About Advantage Resourcing
Advantage Resourcing is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Advantage Resourcing is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.
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