Manufacturing Engineer II Factory Engineering

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company
Duration: 2 Years (possibility of extension)
Location: Waterloo IA 50703
Shift: 1st Shift (7:00 AM 3:30 PM); must be open to short-term 3rd shift (2 3 months) and overtime

Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering Industrial Technology or related field or equivalent work experience.

Description

The Manufacturing Engineering team supports production operations and continuous improvement initiatives. The engineer will spend approximately 50% of their time on the shop floor and may travel to nearby facilities for training. After training the role may involve operating a Gator for onsite tasks. Business casual attire is required; metatarsal shoes/boots must be worn on day one.

Duties

• Establish routings methods layouts tools costs documentation quality plans and labor standards for updates to existing operations or new parts/programs of moderate scope.
• Provide support and troubleshooting for current operations; investigate analyze data and implement solutions.
• Develop and implement cost reduction quality safety ergonomic and process improvement initiatives.
• Use electronic tools for e-builds modelling and simulations.
• Support lean manufacturing through the Company Production System; improve layouts material flow and material presentation.
• Lead team studies related to capacity energy usage productivity and efficiency.
• Develop and launch new manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Analyze and adjust performance pay plans; assist with baseline data development for new incentive systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing and distribution processes quality improvements tooling and tool design.
• Utilize CAD and engineering tools such as AutoCAD Creo etc.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing and ergonomics principles.
• Participate in capital budgeting equipment justification and facility improvement projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams; demonstrate effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Execute continuous improvement projects related to process design material flow visual management and cycle balancing.
• Operate a Gator onsite after completing required training.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proficiency in CAD/engineering software.
• Strong 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 and equipment justification processes.
• Background in Engineering (Manufacturing Mechanical Electrical Hydraulics Power Systems etc.).
• Strong communication teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 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 success in project management and continuous improvement.

Software ProficiencyMicrosoft Outlook Excel Word

• AutoCAD Creo SAP

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