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Manufacturing Engineer at Confidential Saint Paul, MN

Confidential · St Paul, MN

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$60k–$63k
Degree
Preferred
Experience asked
1+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
5 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Confidential (industrial) in St Paul, MN.  Collaborate with manufacturing and quality engineers to lead scrap reduction efforts and FPY improvement efforts.

They ask for
1+ years · degree preferred
Base pay
$60k–$63k

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Minnesota: typical posted base $89k–$141k. This one lists $60k–$63k.

Median of the low and high ends of 18 live postings that list pay, out of 34 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 33 other live manufacturing postings in Minnesota.

Base pay
About 46% below similar roles

Typical $89k–$141k, from 17 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (1+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Tooling 53%
  • ✓ Team leadership 44%
  • Lean 44%
  • Root cause 29%
  • New product launch 26%
  • EHS / safety 24%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 1+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Confidential

    Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.

  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    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 did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

Full description from ConfidentialAs posted on their careers site.Show

Key responsibilities

include: Equipment & Process Maintenance: Ensure peak operation of machinery by performing preventive maintenance, reading engineering diagrams/manuals, and repairing process equipment. Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with Engineering and OpEx teams to lead scrap reduction, boost First Pass Yield (FPY), and optimize key operational metrics (TRIR, LTIR, Delivery, Labor Hours per Unit). Quality & Safety Auditing: Perform Job Breakdown Sheets (JBS) and Standard Work audits to guarantee safe, accurate production. Support our Quality Management System (QMS) and customer satisfaction goals. Projects & Installations: Plan and participate in new equipment installations and drive innovative process improvement ideas. What We’re Looking For Required: High School Diploma or GED. Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) training and hands-on experience. Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook). Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation. strong problem-solving abilities, creativity, and excellent interpersonal/communication skills. Flexibility to work off-shifts, weekends, or situational overtime for key projects and team coverage.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree in a technical field. Experience with Electronic Circuit Board troubleshooting. salary: $60,000 - $63,000 per year shift: First work hours: 5:30 PM - 4:30 AM education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

 Work with Process/Quality Engineer, Production Supervisor, and Team Leader in order to provide primary support to manufacturing for process and product related issues, including: quality, material and machine repair issues.  Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance

requirements

on production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.  Support production line in repairing process equipment.  Work closely with Engineering, OpEx and Production Supervision on continuous improvement.  Collaborate with manufacturing and quality engineers to lead scrap reduction efforts and FPY improvement efforts.  Partners with Operations Team to drive improvements in key metrics (TRIR, LTIR, Delivery, Labor Hours per Unit, etc.)  Perform JBS (job breakdown sheets) and Standard Work audits to ensure safe and accurate completion of production activities for assigned area.  Identify and implement process improvement idea.  Plan & participate in equipment installations.  Will be available to work situational overtime for projects and team coverage, as the business requires.  Supports the QMS by delivering quality products and services and meeting quality objectives  Works to consistently meet and exceed customer

requirements

 Continuously strives for operational excellence and continuous improvement The essential functions of this role include: standing for 8 hours at one time Skills Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering Engineering

Qualifications

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Join Our Team: Manufacturing Engineering Technician (3rd Shift) Are you a skilled problem-solver with a knack for machinery, process improvement, and keeping production running smoothly? We are looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineering Technician to join our team on the 3rd Shift (Sunday–Thursday, 4 days a week)! Please note: To set you up for success, initial onboarding and comprehensive training will take place on the 1st shift. You will transition to the 3rd shift upon completion of formal training and capability sign-off. What You’ll Do As a key contributor to our operations, you will partner directly with Process/Quality Engineers, Production Supervisors, and Team Leaders to provide primary support for manufacturing issues related to quality, materials, and equipment.

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