The Perfect Fit: Steve Zitzow

Steffes ponders all aspects of a individual’s resume when searching for talent. If offered a position, an individual must make the same considerations of the company before accepting the offer. When it came time to find an expert in manufacturing engineering for Steffes’ Grand Forks, North Dakota, facilities, Steffes found the perfect fit in Steve … Read More

August Lorenzen: The Benefits of Balance

You hear about it all the time: work-life balance. But does any employee actually experience it? Design Engineer August Lorenzen chose to return to Team Steffes not only for the balance he once enjoyed but also for the sense of community he missed. When August moved to the Peace Garden State in 2015 from Jefferson … Read More

Steffes Spotlight: Wyatt Kainz

At Steffes, we don’t believe great minds think alike; we believe they think differently. From the largest build down to the smallest part, innovation is at the forefront of our product designs and manufacturing processes. One of the great minds who contributes to the culture of innovation at Steffes is Wyatt Kainz.   As a … Read More

Five Benefits of Working With a Contract Manufacturer

Outsourcing some or all your production to an experienced contract manufacturer can save you time and money. If you are experiencing capacity constraints, working with a contract manufacturer can help to alleviate some internal roadblocks.   There are many benefits to working with a contract manufacturer in the United States, outlined in this article are the top 5 benefits to consider when making the strategic decision of whether to … Read More

STEFFES SPOTLIGHT: Austin Krank

Austin Krank began his career at Steffes nearly three years ago as a Design Engineer after graduating from the University of North Dakota with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. “I really like my engineering position at Steffes because it allows me to play many roles, from designer to product manager to helping with production,” said … Read More

STEFFES SPOTLIGHT: Tyler Kast

When Tyler Kast was enrolling in classes for his Freshman year of college he was still trying to determine a major he might like. His strategy was to look into the courses required for each major and he noticed engineering required a lot of math classes. Since he was good at math in high school … Read More

STEFFES SPOTLIGHT: Patrick Anderson

Patrick Anderson first started at Steffes as a New Product Development Design Intern in college. It was through his internship that he realized Steffes was a company he wanted to work for. Anderson began working at Steffes full-time as a Product Engineer at our Dickinson facilities after graduating from Michigan Tech University nearly three years … Read More

2017 Steffes Internships Come To An End

This week marks the end of our 2017 summer internships. Steffes has been offering a formal summer internship program for college students in a variety of positions throughout the company since 2014. Our internship program gives college students hands-on experience in their chosen career field and help them develop and improve their skills. They are … Read More

Steffes Receives ISO 9001:2015 QMS Update

All Steffes manufacturing facilities now have ISO 9001: 2015 certification. Previously all Steffes facilities had ISO 9001: 2008 certification. This is  an update and recertification to the newest version of the quality management system standard certified by ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB). We strive to stay up to date on our certifications to ensure that … Read More

Manufacturing in North Dakota: The Outlook is Bright

Steffes’s Paul Eidenschink Interviewed in Grand Forks Herald about Manufacturing Industry The article “Making it: Manufacturers confident about the future of the industry” published in the Grand Forks Herald reported that manufacturing is on an upward trend in North Dakota and Minnesota. Paul Eidenschink, Chief Operations Officer at Steffes, was interviewed as part of the … Read More