Production Engineering Manager Jobs in Minnesota
Production Engineering Manager jobs in Minnesota are open across Minneapolis, Chaska, and Eden Prairie and other Minnesota metros, with employers like Banner Engineering, HDR, and Beckman Coulter Diagnostics hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
DuPont’s Edina, MN site is looking for a Production Engineer to join our Fabrication Unit Team. Production Engineers serve as a vital resource for Operations by applying technical skills to optimize plant operations, resolve plant problems, and enable safe and efficient production of low cost, quality products. Production Engineers generate tremendous value to DuPont through their knowledge, skills, and abilities. Understand customer needs and drive high levels of quality, responsiveness, and reliability for the customer. Identify metrics and management systems to drive optimization of plant value/EBITDA by all of operations (operators, Technical Advisors, maintenance, etc.). Responsible for Key Performance Indicators and trends to ensure optimal performance. Responds urgently to emergencies and issues. Works with Production Coordinator to determine production capabilities.
Responsibilities:
- Possess strong sense of ownership and are accountable for the success and failure of their assigned unit.
- Show courageous leadership by coaching, asking questions, and intervening when needed. Challenge status quo and past norms to make the operation more effective and safer.
- Role model the professionalism and behaviors expected in the plant because their actions or lack of actions affect the culture.
- Learn and apply continuous improvement, value creation, and financial acumen skills to accelerate profitability and low-cost service of the facility.
- Understand customer needs and drive high levels of quality, responsiveness, and reliability for the customer.
- Know how much money the plant makes per day, the margins generated from the plant’s production slate, and actively work to maximize total margin.
- Know the total cost (raw material, conversion cost, etc.) of production for the plant(s) he/she operates and continuously works to improve the cost position and EBITDA generation.
- Set up metrics and management systems to drive optimization of plant value/EBITDA by all of operations (operators, Technical Advisors, maintenance, etc.).
- Earn respect and trust of operations team because of their great problem-solving skills and technical expertise.
- Elevate and appropriately apply knowledge of their plant and technology – study historical data, convene with other Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), etc.
- Ensure Manufacturing Technology is utilized, and that process automation is used as a tool to optimize plant performance.
- Partner with the experts to perform advanced troubleshooting and improve operating discipline. Diagnose and document root causes of asset utilization losses in the facility.
- Understand why specific procedure steps and precautions are needed and keep a strong field presence to reinforce the importance.
- Conduct daily review of logbook and alarm history to better understand the plant operation and stay engaged with daily activities. Maintain, own, and review daily Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)/trends to ensure optimum performance.
- Works with Production Coordinator to determine production capabilities.
- Works with Supply Chain and Production Planning to optimize production schedule.
- Convert business plan into daily operating plan.
- Respond urgently to plant issues and emergencies. Act as a unit technical expert during unplanned events and drive implementation of effective corrective and preventative actions.
- Provide leadership, expertise, diagnosis, and optimization in plant Raw Material Efficiency, which may include yield or waste generation.
- Ensure compliance with plant operating permits.
- Understand site integration and provide input to optimize the overall system.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS chemical or mechanical engineering discipline required
- 1-5 years of manufacturing or related experience required
- Internship or Co-op experience preferred (recent graduates)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Behaviors Required for this Role:
- Learning agility - A personal drive to learn, pivot when necessary, and adapt to the ever-changing needs of our company in the face of a changing world and customer base
- Intellectual curiosity - Proactively investing time and energy into learning more and personally developing, in the interest of improving yourself and delivering better results
- Functional skills - The specific skills and experiences needed to deliver and accelerate in your current role and throughout your career
- Actively listening - Knows what she/he doesn’t know; welcomes input from others; takes time to clearly understand and respond; allows people the time to express their point; open to influence
- Self-driven - “Sense of purpose”; driven by a higher agenda; demonstrates the ability to elevate and remain objective; able and willing to take risks and do difficult things
- Collaborating with others - Empowers purposeful engagement; “servant leader”; keeps things simple; engages individuals/team to achieve superior results; creates an atmosphere of value-driven outcomes
- Accountable - Takes responsibility for actions; communicates with transparency; recovers from mistakes; owns their impact
Join our Talent Community to stay connected with us!
DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.
DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package.
LOCATION
- Edina, Minnesota, United States of America
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
JOB TYPE
Entry Level
POSTAL CODE
55439
JOB ID
249412W
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
POSTED ON
06/09/2026
INTRODUCTION
At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
DuPont’s Edina, MN site is looking for a Production Engineer to join our Fabrication Unit Team. Production Engineers serve as a vital resource for Operations by applying technical skills to optimize plant operations, resolve plant problems, and enable safe and efficient production of low cost, quality products. Production Engineers generate tremendous value to DuPont through their knowledge, skills, and abilities. Understand customer needs and drive high levels of quality, responsiveness, and reliability for the customer. Identify metrics and management systems to drive optimization of plant value/EBITDA by all of operations (operators, Technical Advisors, maintenance, etc.). Responsible for Key Performance Indicators and trends to ensure optimal performance. Responds urgently to emergencies and issues. Works with Production Coordinator to determine production capabilities.
Responsibilities:
- Possess strong sense of ownership and are accountable for the success and failure of their assigned unit.
- Show courageous leadership by coaching, asking questions, and intervening when needed. Challenge status quo and past norms to make the operation more effective and safer.
- Role model the professionalism and behaviors expected in the plant because their actions or lack of actions affect the culture.
- Learn and apply continuous improvement, value creation, and financial acumen skills to accelerate profitability and low-cost service of the facility.
- Understand customer needs and drive high levels of quality, responsiveness, and reliability for the customer.
- Know how much money the plant makes per day, the margins generated from the plant’s production slate, and actively work to maximize total margin.
- Know the total cost (raw material, conversion cost, etc.) of production for the plant(s) he/she operates and continuously works to improve the cost position and EBITDA generation.
- Set up metrics and management systems to drive optimization of plant value/EBITDA by all of operations (operators, Technical Advisors, maintenance, etc.).
- Earn respect and trust of operations team because of their great problem-solving skills and technical expertise.
- Elevate and appropriately apply knowledge of their plant and technology – study historical data, convene with other Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), etc.
- Ensure Manufacturing Technology is utilized, and that process automation is used as a tool to optimize plant performance.
- Partner with the experts to perform advanced troubleshooting and improve operating discipline. Diagnose and document root causes of asset utilization losses in the facility.
- Understand why specific procedure steps and precautions are needed and keep a strong field presence to reinforce the importance.
- Conduct daily review of logbook and alarm history to better understand the plant operation and stay engaged with daily activities. Maintain, own, and review daily Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)/trends to ensure optimum performance.
- Works with Production Coordinator to determine production capabilities.
- Works with Supply Chain and Production Planning to optimize production schedule.
- Convert business plan into daily operating plan.
- Respond urgently to plant issues and emergencies. Act as a unit technical expert during unplanned events and drive implementation of effective corrective and preventative actions.
- Provide leadership, expertise, diagnosis, and optimization in plant Raw Material Efficiency, which may include yield or waste generation.
- Ensure compliance with plant operating permits.
- Understand site integration and provide input to optimize the overall system.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS chemical or mechanical engineering discipline required
- 1-5 years of manufacturing or related experience required
- Internship or Co-op experience preferred (recent graduates)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Behaviors Required for this Role:
- Learning agility - A personal drive to learn, pivot when necessary, and adapt to the ever-changing needs of our company in the face of a changing world and customer base
- Intellectual curiosity - Proactively investing time and energy into learning more and personally developing, in the interest of improving yourself and delivering better results
- Functional skills - The specific skills and experiences needed to deliver and accelerate in your current role and throughout your career
- Actively listening - Knows what she/he doesn’t know; welcomes input from others; takes time to clearly understand and respond; allows people the time to express their point; open to influence
- Self-driven - “Sense of purpose”; driven by a higher agenda; demonstrates the ability to elevate and remain objective; able and willing to take risks and do difficult things
- Collaborating with others - Empowers purposeful engagement; “servant leader”; keeps things simple; engages individuals/team to achieve superior results; creates an atmosphere of value-driven outcomes
- Accountable - Takes responsibility for actions; communicates with transparency; recovers from mistakes; owns their impact
Join our Talent Community to stay connected with us!
DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.
DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package.
LOCATION
- Edina, Minnesota, United States of America
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
JOB TYPE
Entry Level
POSTAL CODE
55439
JOB ID
249412W
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
POSTED ON
06/09/2026
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Who's Hiring
- Banner Engineering2
- HDR2
- Beckman Coulter Diagnostics1
- DuPont1
- EVS1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Manufacturing2
- Automotive1
- Chemicals & Materials1
- Construction & Real Estate1
What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production engineering manager jobs across Minnesota.
- Bachelor's degree in industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering or a related field
- 5 or more years of hands-on production or manufacturing engineering experience
- Proven experience leading cross-functional engineering teams in a production environment
- Proficiency with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience with ERP and MES systems such as SAP, Oracle, or comparable platforms
- Familiarity with FMEA, SPC, and root cause analysis tools applied to production processes
Production Engineering Manager Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How many production engineering manager jobs are there in Minnesota?
There are 8+ production engineering manager openings in Minnesota on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Minneapolis, Chaska, and Eden Prairie. New positions post regularly as employers across Minnesota hire.
How much do production engineering managers make in Minnesota?
Production engineering managers in Minnesota earn a median of about $172,130 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $128,430 for the lowest 10% to over $223,540 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Minnesota cities have the most production engineering manager jobs?
Minneapolis, Chaska, and Eden Prairie have the most production engineering manager openings in Minnesota right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire production engineering managers in Minnesota?
Employers hiring production engineering managers in Minnesota include Banner Engineering, HDR, and Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote production engineering manager jobs in Minnesota?
Yes. About 25% of production engineering manager openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Minnesota metros.
How do I apply for production engineering manager jobs in Minnesota?
You can apply to production engineering manager jobs in Minnesota directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Minnesota location, then apply to each one that fits.
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