Manufacturing Engineer
About the job
- An Associate Degree in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical field is required.
- At least 3 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing engineering environment is required.
- A suitable combination of equivalent education and hands-on industrial experience may be considered.
- Proficiency in computer-aided design software is required.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles is required.
- Strong technical writing abilities are required.
- Design and implement robust manufacturing processes tailored to customer specifications.
- Develop detailed technical drawings, establish quality specifications, and author comprehensive work instructions.
- Act as the primary technical interface for customer quality concerns.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action processes for internal and external issues.
- Research and test innovative manufacturing methods to maximize throughput and minimize production costs while maintaining quality.
- Provide real-time engineering resolution to production-floor challenges to maintain schedule integrity.
- Deliver accurate product reports and project milestone updates.
- Lead technical product reviews and cross-functional team meetings.
- Communicate customer requirements clearly with internal departments and external partners.
- Maintain adherence to business practices, safety protocols, and regulatory work rules.
- Manage engineering documentation libraries, including accessibility and version control.
- Serve as a project lead for special initiatives or continuous-improvement teams as assigned.
- Support manufacturing process troubleshooting to minimize facility downtime.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized professional work environment using 5S.
About the company
Standard Iron provides metal fabrication services for OEMs, handling parts from simple shear and brake work to intricate welded assemblies. Customers submit parts designs and the company uses its full range of metalworking equipment along with design support to turn those designs into finished components. Its process is supported by electronic data interchange, bar-coded data collection, and other integrated systems to ensure fast communication and accurate production. By continually upgrading technology and investing in employee training, the company aims to deliver reliable, high-quality parts that meet customers’ needs and achieve total customer satisfaction.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Monticello, Minnesota
Founded
1930
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Standard Iron reported 1,000,000 square feet of manufacturing space in 2025, supporting larger contracts.
- Helgesen adds market-leading hydraulic tank design, strengthening cross-sell into fuel, coolant, and containment tanks.
- High-power fiber laser investments since 2024 improve throughput and reduce secondary operations, boosting margins.
What critics are saying
- Helgesen integration after August 2024 strains management while ORG pushes executive recruitment and technology changes.
- Heavy reliance on multi-site manufacturing raises execution risk across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil.
- A downturn in OEM capital spending would hit custom metal fabrication orders quickly in 2026.
What makes Standard Iron unique
- Standard Iron spans seven facilities across North America, including U.S., Mexico, Poland, and Brazil.
- The August 2, 2024 Helgesen acquisition broadened tanks, weldments, and fluid-conditioning fabrication capabilities.
- Owner Resource Group recapitalized Standard Iron in January 2022 for technology and acquisition-led growth.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Profit Sharing
Company News
Standard Iron today announced the acquisition of Helgesen Industries. Helgesen Industries (“Helgesen”), is a manufacturer of fluid conditioning tanks