Production Engineer Jobs in Minnesota
Production Engineer jobs in Minnesota concentrate in food and beverage processing, medical device manufacturing, and industrial machinery, with steady demand at every level from entry-level process technician to senior manufacturing engineer. The Twin Cities metro anchors most hiring, with Rochester and St. Cloud adding volume through healthcare manufacturing and precision fabrication. Established employers with deep Minnesota roots such as General Mills, Boston Scientific, and 3M consistently recruit production engineers for continuous improvement, quality systems, and process optimization work. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman’s Armament Systems business unit is seeking an Advanced Ammo Production Engineer to provide manufacturing and process engineering support for guided projectile and advanced ammunition production programs at our Plymouth, Minnesota facility. Armament Systems specializes in the development and production of ammunition, gun systems, and precision-guided ordnance.
This opportunity is well suited for a self-motivated, proactive engineer who enjoys hands-on technical challenges, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration. Our engineers work in a fast-paced production environment supporting the manufacture and testing of complex electromechanical assemblies.
The selected candidate will apply engineering fundamentals, demonstrate attention to detail, and communicate effectively with manufacturing personnel, engineers, suppliers, and other stakeholders. This position requires on-site support of production operations and up to 15% domestic travel.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, Production Engineering, the Production Engineer will support the development, documentation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for electromechanical fuze assemblies and related products.
The engineer will work alongside experienced team members and collaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Test Engineering, and suppliers. Responsibilities will vary based on program needs and may include manufacturing process development, production planning, build support, troubleshooting, equipment implementation, and continuous improvement.
The selected candidate will also likely support the development, implementation, qualification, and production ramp-up of an advanced automated assembly cell for electromechanical products. This work may include supporting equipment requirements, process development, acceptance testing, installation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, and supporting documentation to ensure hardware and test articles meet engineering and configuration requirements.
- Coordinate and provide hands-on support for builds of electromechanical assemblies in manufacturing development and production environments.
- Support the development, implementation, qualification, and production ramp-up of an advanced automated assembly cell.
- Work with experienced engineers, equipment suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to define equipment requirements, evaluate equipment concepts, support acceptance testing, and integrate automated equipment into production.
- Assist with troubleshooting and continuous improvement of automation equipment, tooling, controls, inspection systems, test equipment, and associated manufacturing processes.
- Support production planning, equipment selection, tooling, fixtures, and test-station implementation.
- Support daily production operations by troubleshooting manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and product issues.
- Review and disposition discrepant hardware in collaboration with Quality and Engineering.
- Participate in failure investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action implementation.
- Collaborate with Design Engineering to provide manufacturing feedback and improve product producibility and ease of assembly.
- Support manufacturing readiness activities and communicate manufacturing plans, risks, and status to internal stakeholders.
- Participate in continuous-improvement projects focused on safety, quality, yield, throughput, capacity, and cost.
- Coordinate manufacturing activities across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Test.
- Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support the delivery of high-quality components, equipment, and assemblies.
- Apply manufacturing engineering methods appropriate to assigned work, which may include process capability analysis, statistical process control, process failure mode and effects analysis, mistake-proofing, gage repeatability and reproducibility, equipment qualification, and First Article Inspection.
- Contribute to the completion of program and project milestones.
- Communicate project status, technical issues, and recommended actions to engineering leadership and other stakeholders.
This position may be filled at the Advanced Ammo Production Engineer 2 or 3 level, based on the candidate’s qualifications, including education and relevant experience .
Basic Qualifications for Advanced Ammo Production Engineer (Level 2)
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
- 2+ years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing, manufacturing development, production support, or a related environment. A Master’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline may be considered in lieu of two years of relevant experience.
- Experience developing or maintaining manufacturing processes, work instructions, or other production documentation.
- Experience supporting the assembly, testing, or production of mechanical or electromechanical products.
- Ability to apply engineering fundamentals to investigate and resolve technical problems and perform hands-on work in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work first shift in direct support of on-site production operations, with core support hours from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Ability to support up to 15% domestic travel.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Advanced Ammo Production Engineer (Level 3)
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
- 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing, manufacturing development, production support, or a related environment or Master’s degree plus 3 years of experience
- Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining manufacturing processes, work instructions, or other production documentation.
- Experience supporting the assembly, testing, or production of mechanical or electromechanical products.
- Demonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals to investigate and resolve technical problems and perform hands-on work in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Experience independently executing manufacturing process development, production-support, or continuous-improvement activities.
- Experience troubleshooting production equipment, tooling, test equipment, or automated assembly systems.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders.
- Experience supporting equipment qualification, production readiness, manufacturing process validation, or production ramp-up activities.
- Ability to communicate technical issues, risks, status, and recommendations to engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work first shift in direct support of on-site production operations, with core support hours from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Ability to support up to 15% domestic travel.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience in a production, manufacturing, laboratory, or assembly environment.
- Experience or coursework involving manufacturing automation, robotics, controls, machine vision, automated inspection, or integrated assembly equipment.
- Experience with electromechanical assemblies, mechanical mechanisms, electronics manufacturing, or standard assembly processes.
- Familiarity with statistical process control, process failure mode and effects analysis, root-cause analysis, mistake-proofing, gage repeatability and reproducibility, equipment qualification, or First Article Inspection.
- Experience with manufacturing automation, robotics, torque tools, inspection systems, test equipment, or data-collection systems.
- Familiarity with ERP, MES, electronic work-instruction, or product lifecycle management systems.
- Experience with Creo, Siemens Teamcenter, SharePoint, Power BI, or similar tools.
- Experience working with suppliers or supporting supplier-manufactured components.
- Previous experience in the defense industry or with U.S. Government contracts.
Physical Demands
- Ability to work at a computer or similar workstation for extended periods.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment requiring extended periods of standing, walking, bending, or kneeling.
- Ability to access and navigate production areas, machinery, tooling, work stands, ladders, and steps while complying with Environmental, Safety and Health requirements.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jackets, aprons, or arm guards, as applicable.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally.
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman’s Armament Systems business unit is seeking an Advanced Ammo Production Engineer to provide manufacturing and process engineering support for guided projectile and advanced ammunition production programs at our Plymouth, Minnesota facility. Armament Systems specializes in the development and production of ammunition, gun systems, and precision-guided ordnance.
This opportunity is well suited for a self-motivated, proactive engineer who enjoys hands-on technical challenges, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration. Our engineers work in a fast-paced production environment supporting the manufacture and testing of complex electromechanical assemblies.
The selected candidate will apply engineering fundamentals, demonstrate attention to detail, and communicate effectively with manufacturing personnel, engineers, suppliers, and other stakeholders. This position requires on-site support of production operations and up to 15% domestic travel.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, Production Engineering, the Production Engineer will support the development, documentation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for electromechanical fuze assemblies and related products.
The engineer will work alongside experienced team members and collaborate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Test Engineering, and suppliers. Responsibilities will vary based on program needs and may include manufacturing process development, production planning, build support, troubleshooting, equipment implementation, and continuous improvement.
The selected candidate will also likely support the development, implementation, qualification, and production ramp-up of an advanced automated assembly cell for electromechanical products. This work may include supporting equipment requirements, process development, acceptance testing, installation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, and supporting documentation to ensure hardware and test articles meet engineering and configuration requirements.
- Coordinate and provide hands-on support for builds of electromechanical assemblies in manufacturing development and production environments.
- Support the development, implementation, qualification, and production ramp-up of an advanced automated assembly cell.
- Work with experienced engineers, equipment suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to define equipment requirements, evaluate equipment concepts, support acceptance testing, and integrate automated equipment into production.
- Assist with troubleshooting and continuous improvement of automation equipment, tooling, controls, inspection systems, test equipment, and associated manufacturing processes.
- Support production planning, equipment selection, tooling, fixtures, and test-station implementation.
- Support daily production operations by troubleshooting manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and product issues.
- Review and disposition discrepant hardware in collaboration with Quality and Engineering.
- Participate in failure investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action implementation.
- Collaborate with Design Engineering to provide manufacturing feedback and improve product producibility and ease of assembly.
- Support manufacturing readiness activities and communicate manufacturing plans, risks, and status to internal stakeholders.
- Participate in continuous-improvement projects focused on safety, quality, yield, throughput, capacity, and cost.
- Coordinate manufacturing activities across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Test.
- Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support the delivery of high-quality components, equipment, and assemblies.
- Apply manufacturing engineering methods appropriate to assigned work, which may include process capability analysis, statistical process control, process failure mode and effects analysis, mistake-proofing, gage repeatability and reproducibility, equipment qualification, and First Article Inspection.
- Contribute to the completion of program and project milestones.
- Communicate project status, technical issues, and recommended actions to engineering leadership and other stakeholders.
This position may be filled at the Advanced Ammo Production Engineer 2 or 3 level, based on the candidate’s qualifications, including education and relevant experience .
Basic Qualifications for Advanced Ammo Production Engineer (Level 2)
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
- 2+ years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing, manufacturing development, production support, or a related environment. A Master’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline may be considered in lieu of two years of relevant experience.
- Experience developing or maintaining manufacturing processes, work instructions, or other production documentation.
- Experience supporting the assembly, testing, or production of mechanical or electromechanical products.
- Ability to apply engineering fundamentals to investigate and resolve technical problems and perform hands-on work in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work first shift in direct support of on-site production operations, with core support hours from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Ability to support up to 15% domestic travel.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Advanced Ammo Production Engineer (Level 3)
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
- 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing, manufacturing development, production support, or a related environment or Master’s degree plus 3 years of experience
- Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining manufacturing processes, work instructions, or other production documentation.
- Experience supporting the assembly, testing, or production of mechanical or electromechanical products.
- Demonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals to investigate and resolve technical problems and perform hands-on work in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Experience independently executing manufacturing process development, production-support, or continuous-improvement activities.
- Experience troubleshooting production equipment, tooling, test equipment, or automated assembly systems.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders.
- Experience supporting equipment qualification, production readiness, manufacturing process validation, or production ramp-up activities.
- Ability to communicate technical issues, risks, status, and recommendations to engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work first shift in direct support of on-site production operations, with core support hours from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Ability to support up to 15% domestic travel.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience in a production, manufacturing, laboratory, or assembly environment.
- Experience or coursework involving manufacturing automation, robotics, controls, machine vision, automated inspection, or integrated assembly equipment.
- Experience with electromechanical assemblies, mechanical mechanisms, electronics manufacturing, or standard assembly processes.
- Familiarity with statistical process control, process failure mode and effects analysis, root-cause analysis, mistake-proofing, gage repeatability and reproducibility, equipment qualification, or First Article Inspection.
- Experience with manufacturing automation, robotics, torque tools, inspection systems, test equipment, or data-collection systems.
- Familiarity with ERP, MES, electronic work-instruction, or product lifecycle management systems.
- Experience with Creo, Siemens Teamcenter, SharePoint, Power BI, or similar tools.
- Experience working with suppliers or supporting supplier-manufactured components.
- Previous experience in the defense industry or with U.S. Government contracts.
Physical Demands
- Ability to work at a computer or similar workstation for extended periods.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment requiring extended periods of standing, walking, bending, or kneeling.
- Ability to access and navigate production areas, machinery, tooling, work stands, ladders, and steps while complying with Environmental, Safety and Health requirements.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jackets, aprons, or arm guards, as applicable.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally.
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The qualifications that appear most often in production engineer jobs across Minnesota.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering from an accredited program
- Experience with lean manufacturing principles including kaizen, 5S, and value stream mapping
- Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD for process documentation
- Hands-on background with production line equipment, tooling, and root cause analysis
- Familiarity with FDA quality systems or ISO 9001 standards, common in Minnesota medical device and food manufacturing
- Strong data analysis skills using Excel, Minitab, or ERP systems such as SAP
Production Engineer Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a production engineer in Minnesota?
Most production engineer roles in Minnesota require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Minnesota does not mandate a state-issued license for production engineers in manufacturing, though earning a Professional Engineer license through the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Geoscience, Surveying, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design strengthens candidacy for senior roles. Many employers in the Twin Cities medical device corridor also value Certified Manufacturing Engineer credentials.
Which companies hire production engineers in Minnesota?
Companies currently hiring production engineers in Minnesota include Gradian Thermal Solutions, Meta, and VIVA, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Minnesota's concentration of food processing, medical device, and industrial equipment firms means hiring activity is consistent year-round rather than tied to a single sector's hiring cycles.
Which Minnesota cities have the most production engineer jobs?
The cities with the most production engineer openings in Minnesota are Rosemount, Maple Grove, and Chaska. The Twin Cities account for the bulk of postings because of the regional headquarters and manufacturing campuses of companies like 3M, Boston Scientific, and General Mills, while Rochester draws openings from medical device and healthcare supply chain operations and St. Cloud supports precision machining and food processing plants.
Are there remote production engineer jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they're rare. Production engineering is fundamentally a hands-on, floor-level role, so most positions require on-site presence. About 0% of production engineer openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to cover process documentation, supplier quality coordination, or continuous improvement project work that can be done off-site.
How can I get hired as a production engineer in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to co-op, internship, or new-graduate rotational programs at large Minnesota manufacturers. Companies like 3M, Medtronic, and General Mills run structured early-career engineering programs that hire candidates without full-time experience. Starting in a quality technician, manufacturing technician, or process associate role at a Twin Cities medical device or food processing facility is also a common lateral move that leads to a production engineer title within one to two years.
Where can I find and apply to production engineer jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to production engineer jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings. Search the roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit your experience and location preferences.
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