Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer plays a key role in supporting KMSA’s manufacturing operations by combining hands-on technical testing expertise with process engineering and continuous improvement. This position is responsible for executing advanced product testing, troubleshooting complex technical issues, and helping develop and optimize manufacturing processes for KMSA’s imaging colorimeters, photometers, radiometers, and related systems.

Working closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production, the Manufacturing Engineer evaluates existing processes, improves test methodologies, identifies opportunities for greater efficiency and consistency, and supports best practices across the production environment. The role also serves as a technical resource for the manufacturing team, providing guidance and mentorship to junior technicians while helping resolve product and process challenges.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical and analytical skills, hands-on testing experience, and a continuous improvement mindset. Success in this role requires the ability to investigate problems methodically, collaborate effectively across functions, and translate technical findings into practical improvements that support product quality, reliability, and manufacturing excellence at Konica Minolta Sensing Americas.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

•        Develop, execute, and optimize detailed test plans to assess product functionality, performance, and reliability.

•        Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot testing equipment, ensuring accuracy and reliability of results.

•        Support manufacturing process improvements by evaluating workflows, space requirements, and equipment/workspace layouts.

•        Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues promptly using structured problem solving.

•        Perform software and hardware testing and calibration; support troubleshooting of custom calibration software and hardware.

•        Analyze test data to identify trends, anomalies, and performance insights; generate comprehensive reports detailing findings.

•        Drive design of experiments (DoE) to analyze and improve production processes.

•        Work with Quality Assurance teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and company quality policies.

•        Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, production, and QA to address issues and improve overall product quality.

•        Support cross-functional initiatives to drive cost, schedule, and manufacturing capacity improvements.

•        Serve as a liaison for process transfer and validation between Redmond and APAC manufacturing teams.

•        Utilize lean methods such as 5S and kaizen to drive continuous improvement throughout the operations environment.

•        Train and mentor junior test technicians and production operators on lean principles and manufacturing/testing processes.

Desired Skills & Experience

•        Associate’s degree in Electronics, or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

•        5+ years of experience in a production or technical manufacturing environment.

•        Knowledge of electricity, electronics, and electronic assembly, including ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.

•        Familiarity with at least one programming language: C#, C++, C, and/or Python; exposure to software development tools is beneficial.

•        Comfortable working in a mathematically driven engineering environment.

•        Ability and willingness to learn new technical subjects including optics, photometry, and metrology.

•        Excellent judgment in solving problems, with a keen ability to identify issues in advance and propose/enact solutions.

•        Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain an orderly work environment.

•        Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Explorer, Outlook, and Access.

•        Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

•        Enthusiastic, with emphasis on quality and dependability.

This job description shows the general scope of responsibilities for the position.  Additional responsibilities can be added or deleted on an on-going basis.  A job description does not constitute an employment contract.

BASE PAY RANGE:
$95,000 - $105,000 DOS/E

This position is eligible for experience specific compensation ranges based on candidate experience; compensation will be aligned and determined based on these criteria. Fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience levels, knowledge, skills, and abilities.  

KMSA is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or partnership status, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Konica Minolta Sensing Americas does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies, search firms, recruiters, or other third-party agencies. We are not engaging agency support for this position, and we respectfully request that agencies do not contact our team regarding this opening. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted without a signed agreement in place will be considered the property of Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, and no fees will be paid in the event a candidate is hired.

About Konica Minolta Sensing Americas

Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc. works with leading brands, manufacturers, and research organizations to provide advanced measurement solutions that support product quality, consistency, innovation, and performance. With decades of expertise in color, light, display, and appearance measurement, KMSA serves a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, lighting, consumer products, and manufacturing.

KMSA offers a broad portfolio of precision instruments and software solutions designed to help customers evaluate color, brightness, light, display performance, and visual quality. Our technologies enable organizations to improve quality control, strengthen manufacturing processes, reduce variation, and deliver products that meet demanding performance and appearance standards.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Retirement Plan (401(k) with Company Match)
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health Support
• Family and Medical Leave Support
• Supplemental Health Benefits, including Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Care Insurance
• Wellness Resources, including Garner Health, Health Advocate, Hinge Health, Tria Health and HUSK Marketplace
• Commuter Benefits
• Legal Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
• Employee Discounts and Purchase Programs