Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
Chandler Industries LLC · Blaine, MN
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A senior manufacturing role at Chandler Industries LLC (industrial) in Blaine, MN. Develop, optimize, and validate manufacturing processes that improve quality, throughput, and efficiency.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, Root cause, GD&T, ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Minnesota: typical posted base $101k–$155k.
Median of the low and high ends of 23 live postings that list pay, out of 40 manufacturing engineer openings in Minnesota, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Minnesota plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 39 other live manufacturing postings in Minnesota.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $93k–$149k, from 21 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 48%
- Lean 43%
- ✓ New product launch 35%
- Team leadership 35%
- EHS / safety 28%
- ✓ Root cause 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for GD&T, ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Chandler Industries LLC
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Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Full description from Chandler Industries LLCAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You'll Do
- ◆Serve as the technical expert for CNC machining processes and manufacturing methods.
- ◆Lead high-impact engineering projects, including automation initiatives, capital equipment implementation, and new product introductions.
- ◆Develop, optimize, and validate manufacturing processes that improve quality, throughput, and efficiency.
- ◆Design and implement fixtures, tooling, and workholding solutions for complex precision-machined components.
- ◆Lead root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- ◆Partner directly with customers on manufacturability, process development, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) initiatives.
- ◆Drive continuous improvement efforts that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve overall performance.
- ◆Establish engineering standards and best practices across the organization.
- ◆Mentor and develop fellow engineers while serving as a technical resource for cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or NADCAP environments.
- ✓ERP - Epicor
- ✓Knowledge of Mastercam and PDM software.
- ✓Six Sigma, PMP, SME, or other advanced manufacturing certifications.
- ✓Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or medical device customers.
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Description
Lead Complex Manufacturing Solutions. Drive Continuous Improvement. Shape the Future of Precision Manufacturing.
Chandler Industries is growing, and we're looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to help lead the next generation of manufacturing excellence.
If you're a highly skilled manufacturing engineer with deep expertise in CNC machining, process optimization, automation, and fixture design, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact within a rapidly growing organization serving some of the world's most demanding industries.
As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you'll serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert, driving complex engineering initiatives from concept through implementation while mentoring others and helping establish engineering best practices across the organization.
Why Chandler Industries?
Chandler Industries is a premier contract manufacturer specializing in precision machining, EDM, sheet metal fabrication, and complex assemblies. We serve leading customers in aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, and other highly regulated industries where quality, precision, and reliability are critical.
With six divisions across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Mexico, Chandler continues to invest in people, technology, and manufacturing innovation while maintaining a culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For
- •Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent technical experience).
- •5+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience in precision machining, aerospace, medical device, or other highly regulated industries.
- •Advanced knowledge of CNC machining processes, GD&T, blueprint interpretation, and manufacturing process development.
- •Experience designing fixtures, workholding, and production tooling.
- •Experience with ERP Systems.
- •Strong experience with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
- •Proven success leading process improvement, automation, and capital equipment projects.
- •Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and technical initiatives.
- •Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage customers and cross-functional teams.
What We Offer
- •Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- •Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- •Company-paid life insurance.
- •Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- •401(k) with Safe Harbor company match.
- •Paid holidays and paid time off.
- •Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization.
- •The opportunity to work on mission-critical products that make a difference.
Apply today and help shape the future of advanced manufacturing at Chandler Industries.