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You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high-quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth. We welcome candidates from South Dakota and beyond to apply. \nEmployees working in Madison, SD have a short commute from Brookings, Volga, Arlington, Colman, Flandreau, Dell Rapids, Rutland, and Egan and will enjoy professional growth and community engagement through our regional presence in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota.\nAs a Manufacturing Engineer, you will:\nLead manufacturing process improvements focused on reducing assembly time and increasing production throughput\nDevelop, implement, and optimize manufacturing methods, tooling, fixtures, and production equipment\nIdentify and eliminate process bottlenecks through data-driven analysis and continuous improvement initiatives\nSupport production teams by troubleshooting manufacturing issues and driving root-cause corrective actions\nPlan and execute projects that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and overall manufacturing performance\nCreate and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and process standards\nCollaborate with engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations teams to support production goals\nDrive scalable manufacturing solutions that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and support business growth\nWork collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners\nContribute to projects that impact communities in Brookings, Volga, Arlington, Colman, Flandreau, Dell Rapids, Rutland, and Egan\nApply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation\nQUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering strongly preferred; will consider Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering\n1+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a production or assembly environment; internship and co-op experience can be considered experience for this role\nProven ability to reduce assembly time, improve throughput, and increase manufacturing efficiency\nExperience developing and implementing manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and production equipment\nStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement initiatives\nAbility to plan, implement, and control manufacturing methods, equipment, procedures, and process improvements\nProficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace products\nExperience with high-volume manufacturing, automation, lean manufacturing principles, and tooling platform development preferred\nCapable of working independently and as a team member\nStrong work ethic and unwavering integrity\nExcellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset\nCuriosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking\nEffective verbal and written communication\nDesire to work on a variety of projects\nESTIMATED PAY RANGE\nEngineer I: $34.62-$40.38/hour\nEngineer II: $38.46-$44.23/hour\nEngineer III: $43.27-$49.04/hour\nSenior Engineer: $46.63-$53.85/hour\nFinal compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations. 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