Manufacturing Engineer - Minnesota

Essential Functions (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Leads by example living our core values.
• Develops oneself to become the Subject Matter Expert on the global and local processes across different Operations areas and product families.
• Develops oneself to become the Subject Matter Expert responsible for the development, implementation, continuous improvement and daily support of all production software.
• Identifies and drives improvement projects and initiatives to support Cost, Quality, Delivery and Safety initiatives.
• Participates in project team meetings, manages tasks, schedule and deliverables for achieving successful on schedule completion with a high degree of quality and attention to detail.

• Proactively identifies growth and development opportunities within their role both technical and professional and drives for continual improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies (Knowledge and Skills needed for this position.)

• Lead through vision. Keep the Company’s vision at the forefront in decision-making and action.
• Knowledge of relevant product development methods and best practices (i.e. Design for Manufacturing, PFMEA, Lean, Agile development).
• Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills required.
• Excellent people skills required.
• Self-motivated with strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively prepare and deliver technical reports and presentations.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint.

Desired Qualifications

Required Education:

• BS in Engineering or related field

Preferred Education:

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related field

Experience:

• Hearing or medical device experience preferred.
• Understanding of LEAN methodologies, the tools and has experience using them.
• 2+ years of experience in a production environment with assembly and leading engineering projects.

Travel:

• Limited travel as needed by project.  2-3 weeks annually.

Other:

Other Information

Direct reports:

N/A

Indirect reports:

N/A

Working Environment:

Office and light assembly operations.

Physical Demands:

Sitting, standing, walking and support of assembly operations.  No heavy lifting or strenuous activity.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

Full time position during normal business hours which may include some limited after production hours support.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

About Us

GN brings people closer through our leading intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming solutions. Inspired by people and driven by innovation, we deliver technology that enhance the senses of hearing and sight. We help people with hearing loss overcome real-life challenges, improve communication and collaboration for businesses, and provide great experiences for audio and gaming enthusiasts.

What We Offer
We value our employees and offer competitive wages and benefits including:
- Generous Benefits including PTO and Paid Holidays
- 401k with Company match
- Paid Parental Leave & Transition Back to Work Benefits
- Company HSA Contributions
- Discounted GN Group products

We encourage you to apply

Even if you don’t match all the above-mentioned skills, we will gladly receive your application if you think you have transferrable skills. We highly value a mindset, motivation, and energy, that aligns with our core values, to not only ensure growth for you, but for your team and the wider GN organization as well.

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process

GN welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We make life sound better by developing intelligent sound solutions that transform lives through the power of sound, enabling you to hear more, do more & be more than you ever thought possible. Our integrated headset and communications solutions assist professionals in all types of businesses in being more productive. Our wireless headsets are designed to fit any lifestyle - from sports enthusiasts to commuters and office workers. GN operates in more than 90 countries across the world. Founded in 1869, GN has more than 7,000 employees today.

Pay Transparency Notice: 

Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range from $80,000 to $90,000 /yr.  In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.  Compensation for roles at GN depend on a wide array of factors including but not limited to location, role, skill set, and level of experience.  To remain competitive, GN offers a competitive benefits package, including annual bonuses, health insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

GN participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify poster here.  View the Right to Work poster here.

Disability Accommodation

If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail bloomington-humanresources@gnresound.com. This email is provided for the purpose of supporting applicants who have a disability that prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Emails left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.