Manufacturing Process Engineer
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Job Location:
Waterloo, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Manufacturing Process Engineer (Continuous Improvement & Throughput Optimization)
Location: Onsite Waterloo Iowa
Employment Type: Direct Hire Full-Time
Work Model: 100% Onsite
Compensation: $90000 $95000 base salary
Benefits: Full benefits package
Relocation: Open to Midwest relocation
Openings: 1
The Opportunity
HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for a leading manufacturing organization seeking a highly capable Manufacturing Process Engineer to support efficiency throughput and process excellence at its Waterloo Iowa facility.
This is a high-priority role for an engineer who thrives in hands-on production environments and enjoys solving complex process challenges through data continuous improvement and strong cross-functional partnership.
The ideal candidate brings a proven ability to improve manufacturing performance while balancing quality safety and cost objectives.
Role Overview
The Manufacturing Process Engineer will lead efforts to optimize manufacturing workflows reduce waste and improve operational efficiency. This role partners closely with both Manufacturing and Product Design teams to ensure processes are scalable repeatable and aligned with production and design requirements.
While industry background is flexible candidates must have strong process or manufacturing engineering experience and the ability to execute improvement initiatives from analysis through implementation.
Key Responsibilities
Candidates will be considered for interview based on demonstrated ability to:
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Develop optimize and enhance manufacturing processes to improve productivity safety quality and throughput
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Partner cross-functionally to transition new technologies equipment and process improvements on schedule and within budget
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Lead root cause analysis efforts corrective actions and preventative improvement initiatives
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Analyze manufacturing performance data to identify trends inefficiencies and improvement opportunities
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Implement cost-reduction and waste-reduction initiatives that drive measurable operational impact
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Monitor and improve key metrics including cycle time yield scrap rates and overall equipment effectiveness
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Provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support to production teams during process disruptions
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Train and guide production personnel on updated procedures equipment changes and new process standards
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Maintain and update critical documentation including:
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APQP deliverables
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Machine setup procedures
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Work instructions
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Gage and inspection standards
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Support Product Design teams to ensure manufacturability of both existing and new product designs
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Own and support tooling systems including molds dies fixtures gauges and related process equipment
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Deliver engineering projects with strong accountability to specifications timelines and cost expectations
Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)
These qualifications are mandatory. Candidates who do not meet them will not be considered.
Bachelors degree in engineering (required)
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Proven experience in manufacturing engineering or process engineering within an industrial production environment
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Strong background supporting manufacturability and collaboration with product design functions
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Demonstrated experience working with tooling systems such as molds dies fixtures and gauges
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Strong analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into action
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Ability to work fully onsite in Waterloo Iowa
Preferred Qualifications (Standout Differentiators)
Top candidates will bring:
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Experience in die casting or similarly complex manufacturing environments
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Prior ownership of project-based process improvements or equipment implementations
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Familiarity with APQP structured quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies
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A track record of delivering measurable throughput cost or yield improvements
Location & Relocation Notes
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This is a 100% onsite position based in Waterloo Iowa
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Relocation candidates from anywhere in the Midwest are welcome
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Strong execution and long-term commitment are valued for this high-impact opportunity
HireNow Staffing Disclaimer
HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this role. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview.
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- CNC Programming
- Lean
- Machining
- Tooling
- CAD
- CNC
- Assembly Experience
- SolidWorks
- Kaizen
- Manufacturing
