Manufacturing Engineer

Why Work at Banner?

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of some of the biggest industry trends, such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and our photoelectric, ultrasonic, and vision sensors, LED lights and indicators, monitoring solutions, and other safety products are used by Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders worldwide. Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.

Position Summary

We're looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Operations group within the Sensor Business Unit, with a primary focus on driving cost reduction, manufacturing efficiency, and scalable process improvements across new and existing products. In this role, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams to support design-for-manufacturing efforts, improve yields,

and implement sustainable manufacturing solutions in a collaborative environment that values ownership and continuous improvement. You'll have a high level of autonomy and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on Banner's operational performance and long-term growth. This position reports to an Industrial Engineer.

According to the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), this position is classified as:

• Exempt, based on the Professional Exemption

What You'll Be Doing

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, staying on top of tasks, and making a meaningful impact across teams and projects. Below are some key responsibilities of the role.

Key Responsibilities

Collaboration and Cross Function Work

• • Ability to work cross-functionally with production, quality, and NPD teams
  • Work closely with operators and technicians on the factory floor to understand process challenges and implement practical, sustainable improvements
  • Use workflow toolsets and PTC Creo to specify and provide assembly fixtures and automation
  • Work with the engineering team on manufacturability (DFM) effort for new product developments
  • Participate in cross-functional design reviews, process reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Critically analyze new product concepts and provide constructive feedback for assembly requirements and constraints
  • Work with the engineering team to incorporate preferred assembly methods and critical part features that are necessary to achieve yield and cost targets
  • Lead Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) sessions and proactively reduce and eliminate the causes of defects on new product introductions
  • Complete a manufacturing process plan to facilitate Lean manufacturing, and single piece flow error-proof manufacturing
  • Create labor estimates, time standards, assembly drawings, routings, and procedural documentation
  • Manage preproduction engineering builds and the manufacturing release process

Process Development and Improvement

• • Interpret production metrics and assess process performance to prioritize efforts to increase quality, yield, and efficiency in a high-mix manufacturing environment
  • Analyze existing production lines, find bottlenecks and waste, and design better workflows and methods
  • Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset and ability to manage projects independently
  • Ability to analyze manufacturing data, perform root cause analysis, and execute design of experiments (DOE)
  • Conduct time studies to establish accurate labor standards, effectively balance the production line, and reallocate labor where opportunities exist
  • Develop and maintain accurate plant-specific assembly documentation, work instructions, and process standards
  • Lead initiatives to improve safety, reduce waste, and optimize workflows
  • Research and identify new production technologies to support cost and quality initiatives in the plants
  • Hands-on experience designing, building, and validating manufacturing fixtures that improve assembly efficiency, quality, and process repeatability

What You Bring to the Table

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Required

• BS degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in PTC ProE, Creo, or other similar solid modeling tools.
• Understanding designing, developing, and validating manufacturing fixtures to improve efficiency, quality, and repeatability
• Srong applied statistical skills to analyze manufacturing data, identify process variation, and drive continuous improvement
• Working knowledge of fabrication processes such as plastic injection molding, machining, and metal forming.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience in electro-mechanical assembly and manufacturing
• Experience developing, improving, and troubleshooting assembly processes on the production floor
• Proven problem-solving skills for diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and process-related issues
• Comfortable collaborating with operators, technicians, engineers and cross-functional teams to improve quality and yield
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while balancing priorities.
• Ability to travel occasionally to our manufacturing facilities in South Dakota, and possibly Mexico.

Preferred

• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with design, production, quality, and industrial engineering teams.
• Experience with one or more manufacturing process technologies such as ultrasonic welding, potting, injection molding, adhesive dispensing, automation, or similar assembly processes.
• Proven ability to conceptualize, design, and support the development of manufacturing fixtures that improve efficiency, quality, and process repeatability.
• Working knowledge of data-driven problem-solving tools including Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Gage R&R.
• Experience specifying, deploying, and supporting manufacturing equipment and automation solutions.
• Ability to identify, recommend, and advocate for part and process design features required to achieve production cost, yield, and scalability targets.
• Familiarity with one or more of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, data-driven analysis and decision-making

What to Expect at Work

• Physical Demands

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• Sit for up to 8 hours per day
• Exposed to a computer screen for up to 8 hours per day
• Regularly works on the production floor, potentially 3-4 or more hours per day
• Utilize a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment
• Required to talk or hear frequently
• Ability to lift, reach, handle, and feel with arms, hands, and fingers

• Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Manufacturing environment - indoor and climate controlled, moderate noise level

Pay and Benefits

Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:

• 401(k) with match
• On Demand pay options
• Student Loan 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• HSA
• Flexible work hours
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Pay Range: $80,161 - $113,092.75

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

This job description reflects management's assignment of key responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

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