NOW HIRING: Millerbernd Manufacturing is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer - New Product (NPD) emphasis to join our Circular Products team in Winsted, MN! The NPD Engineer is responsible for multiple projects driving profitable growth. Projects will vary depending on size and scope, requiring flexibility and tailored project management solutions. This role will include direct interaction with a broad range of internal senior, technical and functional leadership as well as our customers’ teams.
This is an onsite opportunity based in Winsted, MN.
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer - New Product (NPD) emphasis
Location: onsite in Winsted, MN
Salary Range: $97,632 – $118,342/year (Exempt)
(In compliance with Minnesota Pay Transparency Law, this range reflects the anticipated compensation for this role. Actual pay may vary based on experience, education, and other factors.)
Incentive Bonus Structure: Freight Train Profit Sharing - Average of +$3.50/hour based on meeting goals
Shift Schedule: 1st shift Monday – Friday Business Hours
Shift Differential: 1st shift – N/A
As a Manufacturing Engineer - New Product (NPD) emphasis, you will:
- Develop and execute project plans for new products
- Achieve approval of APL, QPL, and specified products
- Ensure market requirements are established and attained
- Support market growth through innovative solutions
- Responsible for day-to-day management of the project team as well as communication with key stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure successful project execution is met
- Ensure that projects are on schedule, on scope and on budget
- Lead project teams to ensure the quality of project deliverables match the business strategy
- Identify risks (cost, schedule) to project deliverables, clearly communicate those risks to stakeholders and develop plans to minimize those risks
- Submit capital investment requests with supporting business case justifications and drive the execution of capital projects
- Design scale up equipment to meet safety, quality, and functionality based on input from customers
- Engage with sales team for process requirements
- Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure equipment is reliable and meets quality and cost targets
- This activity includes design for manufacturability for new products as well as enhancements to existing equipment
- Support transition of design concepts, detailed design and product release information to manufacturing partners (internal or external)
- Provide ongoing technical/engineering oversight to manufacturing partners (internal and external)
Success will be measured by:
- Results driven – drive projects to performance in a timely manner
- Professionalism, integrity and high degree of accountability
- Accountability for the timeline to ensure commitments are honored
- Cost reduction of components with an aim to limit product variation when possible
- Time to resolve quality issue
- Influence teams to develop creative solutions to technical problems
- Strong communication skills up, down, and across the organization with project teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership
- Accountability for the timeline to ensure commitments are honored
Role Qualifications as a Manufacturing Engineer - New Product (NPD) emphasis:
- Preferred candidates will have Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years of experience OR equivalent combination of education and 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
- A strong understanding of project management principles and software tools; PMP certification is a plus.
- Strong financial skills a plus
- Subject matter expert in welding and steel technology
- Subject matter expert in mechanics, electronics and equipment controls
- Maintain broad knowledge of product design, manufacture and assembly techniques.
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability and willingness to take a “hands-on” approach to meeting project scope and timing including assisting project team members in completion of deliverables as needed
- Computer literate; particularly in word processing, spreadsheet, email
- Read and interpret customer specifications and industry standards
- Ability to solve practical problems and make decisions
- Effective and appropriate verbal and written communication skills
- Work with others as part of a high-performance team
- Adapt to changing work priorities
What we offer for employment:
Comprehensive Benefits -
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Two medical plan options, with company HSA contributions
- Health & Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA) – For medical and dependent care expenses
- Life & Disability Insurance – Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and short-/long-term disability
- Voluntary Benefits – Including optional life, legal & ID protection, accident & critical illness insurance
Financial Security -
- 401(k) with up to 4% Match – Immediate vesting
- Incentive Pay – Certain roles are eligible for the Performance-based “Freight Train Profit Sharing (FTPS)”Incentive plans
- This team incentive plan has a weekly goal and a weekly stretch goal
- If goals are achieved, the monthly payout can be up to $1,000 per eligible employe
Work-Life Balance -
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $5,250/year for job-related education
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support services
- Onsite Training – Includes leadership, welding, and language courses
- Uniform Subsidy – For eligible roles
Benefits available to employees working 30+ hours/week. 401(k) available to all employees.
We're an Equal Opportunity Employer -
Millerbernd Manufacturing Company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.
Ready to shape your future with us?
Apply today and discover what’s possible at Millerbernd.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years of experience, or equivalent education and 8+ years of manufacturing experience
- Strong understanding of project management principles and software tools
- Subject matter expertise in welding and steel technology
- Subject matter expertise in mechanics, electronics, and equipment controls
- Broad knowledge of product design, manufacturing, and assembly techniques
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability and willingness to take a hands-on approach to meeting project scope and timing
- Computer literacy, particularly in word processing, spreadsheets, and email
- Ability to read and interpret customer specifications and industry standards
- Ability to solve practical problems and make decisions
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work with others as part of a high-performance team
- Ability to adapt to changing work priorities
- PMP certification
- Strong financial skills
What We Do
Driven by values and dedicated to growing a safe and secure company, Millerbernd is the industry expert in manufacturing lighting and traffic poles for the departments of transportation across the United States. We are a privately owned company of three generations founded in 1933 and located in the heart of the Midwest, Winsted, Minnesota. While primarily serving the departments of transportation through our pole business, we also offer two other products- Rings and Cylinders and Airfield Ground Lighting. Our Ring and Cylinder business provides various rings and cylinders to OEMs across the US via our non-waste production process. Our Airfield Ground Lighting business produces airport lighting structures serving global equipment distributors and installers in this market. With 650,000 square feet of manufacturing space and averaging double-digit business growth year over year, Millerbernd is proudly growing a safe and secure company not only for our employees and customers but also for the future.
