About XeteX
At XeteX, our mission, vision, and values drive our company purpose: “Helping Buildings Breathe Better.” By designing and manufacturing high-performing energy recovery ventilation and air handling solutions for industrial and commercial buildings, XeteX produces a better world for all of us.
XeteX was founded in 1984. In recent years, our Company has experienced unprecedented growth and has been recognized as an eight-time Inc. 5000 Honoree ranking as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Our headquarters are located in Coon Rapids, MN and our production facilities are based in La Crosse, WI.
Xetex is teaming with innovation, expertise, and outstanding people. That is why we value our people as our greatest asset! Our employees lead through integrity, apply creativity and talent, invent innovative solutions to meet new demands, and offer effective services/products to be leaders in the industry. By adding your creativity, innovations, and contributions, you take pride in being a valued member of our growth and success.
Manufacturing Operations Engineer
The Manufacturing Operations engineer is a critical support role to our production supervisors focused on improving operational efficiency, ensuring schedule adherence, tracking parts and processes, supporting quality assurance, and driving quality initiatives—freeing up supervisors to focus more on direct, hands-on production leadership. This role will be working on the production floor and will be responsible for ensuring production stays on schedule and proactively addresses any issues as they arise.
Job Title: Manufacturing Operations Engineer
Business Unit: XeteX, La Crosse, WI
Benefits
XeteX LLC offers a full benefits package that includes Free healthcare, Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Company Paid Term Life/AD&D Insurance of $15k, Company Paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Mental Health Program (EAP), Paid Time Off (PTO), and 401K with Company Match.
Job Duties:
Champions safety procedures and adheres to them strictly.
Schedule Adherence & Production Support
Monitor production schedules and ensure teams are hitting their targets.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues that affect timely production.
Part & Material Tracking
Track part flow through the manufacturing process ensuring quality and accuracy of components.
Ensure components are available and aligned with production needs.
Quality Assurance
Collaborates with the Quality team to ensure processes meet internal and customer standards.
Help investigate and resolve quality issues and communicates proactively with other Engineers.
Training & Documentation
Maintain work instructions, process documentation, and SOPs.
Proactively addresses gaps in documentation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Act as a bridge between engineering, production, and quality departments.
Provide regular updates to leadership and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
Process Improvement & Efficiency
Identify and implement improvements to reduce waste and increase throughput.
Analyze production bottlenecks and recommend solutions.
Work closely with supervisors to streamline daily operations.
Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency.
Qualifications:
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field OR equivalent hands-on experience in a manufacturing leadership or engineering support role
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Solid communication and interpersonal skills
Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP systems a plus
Our Purpose
Through our purpose of “Helping Buildings Breathe Better,” XeteX unlocks the full potential of building environments through our innovative custom air handling solutions. We are dedicated to designing and manufacturing high-performance, sustainable systems that optimize building air quality, increase energy efficiency, elevate occupant comfort, and enhance operations.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be the premier HVAC air handling company, setting the standard for excellence in the industry. XeteX strives to provide exceptional solutions that create commercial and industrial building environments exceeding customer expectations in comfort and performance. Through continuous innovation, advanced technology, and a commitment to sustainability, our products contribute to a greener planet.
Our Mission
With a relentless focus on innovation and quality, XeteX exists to breathe life into commercial and industrial facilities to reach their highest capabilities.
XeteX is directed by a simple idea: “Always do the right thing,” that represents our five Core Values:
Integrity - Being honest, transparent, and ethical.
Customer Focus - Prioritizing Customer needs in all we do.
Excellence - Surpassing expectations in every aspect of our work.
Collaboration - Embracing our collective strength which is the sum of our individual efforts.
Autonomy - Empowering our people to make a difference.
Equal Opportunity Employer
XeteX is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.