Manufacturing/Process Engineer
Location: Decorah, IA
Job Type: full-time
Company: Gemini, Inc
Salary: 75000.00 To 95000.00 (USD) Annually
Category: Business
Job Description Apply Now
Gemini is looking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the team at our location in Decorah, IA! Come be a part of a positive, people-first culture that is focused on leveraging each team members’ strengths to help bring our customers’ unique signage products to life.
To support the goals and vision of Gemini, Inc. by developing, maintaining, and improving production processes. This role focuses on process stability, continuous improvement, and capital project support while partnering with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to ensure efficient, safe, and repeatable manufacturing processes.
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Support daily manufacturing operations by monitoring process performance and responding to process issues.
- Develop, document, and maintain work instructions, process flows, routings, and standard work.
- Analyze production data (scrap, rework, cycle time, downtime) to identify process improvement opportunities.
- Implement process changes to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and throughput.
- Support new product or process introductions by assisting with process setup, trials, and documentation.
- Drive and actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives by applying Lean, Six Sigma, and related methodologies.
- Lead root cause analysis efforts and implement corrective and preventive actions to address process issues.
- Proactively identify and eliminate waste, reduce scrap, minimize labor inefficiencies, and lower material costs.
- Champion kaizen events and consistently monitor improvement metrics and results.
- Sustain process improvements by updating documentation and conducting operator training sessions.
- Lead capital project initiatives by overseeing all phases, including equipment selection, justification, installation, and startup, to enhance operational capabilities and support business objectives.
- Develop and support capital requests by preparing ROI analyses and technical specifications that align with organizational goals and cost reduction strategies.
- Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with vendors, Maintenance, and Operations teams to ensure seamless equipment installation and successful commissioning.
- Support process validation, capability studies, and acceptance testing for new or modified equipment to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and performance standards.
- Maintain and update documentation, standard work, and process instructions to reflect changes following capital project implementation, ensuring sustained improvements and knowledge transfer.
- Proactively support manufacturing processes by ensuring alignment with internal quality systems and customer requirements, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Take initiative in assisting with non-conformance investigations and implementing corrective actions to maintain high standards of product quality and compliance.
- Integrate safety, ergonomics, and risk mitigation strategies into process design and improvement efforts, fostering a safe and efficient work environment.
- Actively support internal audits and documentation reviews, contributing to sustained compliance and process reliability.
- Champion a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement throughout the shop floor to consistently achieve business objectives.
Qualifications - Skills and Abilities
- Commercial Awareness – consistently maintain a broad perspective when evaluating each step of the manufacturing process to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
- Ability to analyze and enhance manufacturing processes by leveraging production data such as scrap, cycle time, downtime, and yield.
- Proficient in developing, maintaining, and adhering to standard work procedures, work instructions, and process documentation to support operational consistency.
- Solid working knowledge of continuous improvement principles and root cause analysis techniques to drive process optimization.
- Ability to actively support capital equipment installation, commissioning, validation, and implementation of process changes.
- Skilled at troubleshooting process, quality, and equipment-related challenges on the shop floor, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
- Ability to operate within quality management systems and effectively contribute to corrective actions and audit processes.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, organizational skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.
- Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment, including providing off-shift support as required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or related field) required
- 4–7 years of hands-on manufacturing or process engineering experience in a production environment
- Demonstrated ability to independently analyze, improve, and sustain manufacturing processes
- Strong working knowledge of process capability, cycle time analysis, scrap reduction, and efficiency metrics
- Proven experience developing and maintaining detailed work instructions, standard work, and process documentation
- Experience supporting capital equipment installation, commissioning, and process validation activities
- Advanced problem-solving skills with practical application of root cause analysis methodologies
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing data
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain
- Comfortable working extended hours or off-shifts as needed to support production and capital projects.
- Ability to travel up to 15% to support the needs of the business.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
The actual title and individual compensation packages are dependent upon various factors unique to each candidate including skillset, training, transferable skills, work experience, qualifications, business needs, market demands, and other job-related reasons. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is eligible for other benefits.
How we show we care
- $0 Health Insurance Premium for Employee-Only Coverage (Plus low-cost premiums for other coverage levels!)
- 4% Retirement Match with Profit Sharing
- Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Parental, Volunteer, and Sick)
- Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
- Get Paid Weekly
- Use of Company Owned Resort in Hayward, WI
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
About Us
As a leader in the signage manufacturing industry, Gemini, Inc. has been providing stability to our employees since 1963. We know what it means to be human, and we strive to make sure our employees feel valued. Due to our incredible family of employees, we have grown substantially and are looking to grow our team further with like-minded individuals that share in our company values: Customer Commitment, Teamwork, Respect, Diversity, Stability, Stewardship. At the heart of our work is a simple but powerful vision: Successful Partners. Engaged People. Thriving Communities. This vision guides how we show up every day for our customers, for one another, and for the communities we call home.
- We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
- Gemini will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For additional assistance email; or call (507) 263-3957 and ask for the Human Resources Representative assigned to the location of interest.