Manufacturing Engineer Manager

HALCON Furniture, located in Stewartville, MN, manufactures award-winning, modern office furniture of the highest quality. To meet increased demand for our innovative products, we are currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Manager to join our growing company. The ideal candidate will embrace the opportunity to provide technical direction and business guidance to a dedicated, fast‑paced team.

• Plan, manage and oversee the daily functions, operations and activities of the Manufacturing Engineer team.
• Evaluate the manufacturing process to identify areas of improvement, including team performance and the plant’s quality and profitability.
• Direct projects with overall responsibility for the implementation and monitoring of new products of broad scope into the plant.
• Improve manufacturing efficiencies while maintaining the highest level of quality.
• Provide timely product and process support for any manufacturing area to diagnose problems and implement solutions to minimize interruptions to production.
• Maintain comprehensive technical knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedural document requirements.

• 4-year degree or equivalent education, preferable degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Process Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of engineering experience within a manufacturing plant with a minimum of 4 years management experience.
• Experience with continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices.
• Demonstrated project management and leadership ability.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload with multiple deadlines.
• Knowledge of simulation, process modeling, and value stream mapping.
• Must be self‑motivated and able to motivate and effectively lead.
• High degree of interpersonal and communication skills required to work with all levels of management.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer systems such as:
  Microsoft Office, ERP system, including CAD exposure.

The starting annual base range for this position is $90,000 to $120,000. Applicants with skills and experience above the starting requirements are encouraged to apply to this posting or contact a member of the HALCON HR team.