
Manufacturing Engineer
- Waterloo, IA
- Permanent
- Full-time
Join our Manufacturing Engineering team supporting production operations and continuous improvement initiatives. The engineer will spend approximately 50% of their time on the shop floor and may travel to other facilities for training. After completing training, the role may involve operating a Gator for onsite duties. Business casual attire is required; metatarsal shoes/boots must be worn on the first day.Responsibilities:
- Support manufacturing and distribution processes, quality improvement, tooling and tool design.
- Utilize computer-aided design and engineering tools (AutoCAD, Creo, etc.).
- Apply Design for Manufacturing principles; work on incentive pay systems and ergonomics.
- Participate in capital budgeting, equipment justification, and facility improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams; communicate effectively and solve problems.
- Execute and support continuous improvement projects.
- Adapt to line/process design changes, material flow/presentation, visual management, and cycle balancing.
- May operate a Gator onsite following successful completion of training.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
- Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word
- AutoCAD, Creo, SAP
- Proficiency in CAD/engineering software.
- Understanding of manufacturing/distribution processes and quality systems.
- Knowledge of tooling, tool design, and preventive maintenance.
- Experience with Design for Manufacturing and Ergonomics principles.
- Awareness of capital budgeting processes.
- Background in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulics, Power Systems, etc.).
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
- 2+ years in Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design, Material Flow, Operations, Supply Management, or Quality.
- 1+ years in line/process design, visual management, or material presentation.
- Experience with Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP).
- Familiarity with SAP, Creo-view, AutoCAD, and MAAP.
- Demonstrated project management and continuous improvement success.
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