Manufacturing Process Engineer
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Job Location:
Waterloo, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Location: Waterloo Iowa
Employment Type: Direct Hire Full-Time
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Compensation: $90000 $95000 base salary
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package
Relocation: Midwest relocation considered
Openings: 1
Position Overview
HireNow Staffing is confidentially partnering with a heavy industrial manufacturing operation in Waterloo Iowa seeking a seasoned Manufacturing Process Engineer to drive measurable performance improvements across production operations.
This role requires a technically strong hands-on engineer who understands how to translate process analysis into real-world manufacturing improvements. The ideal candidate has demonstrated stability in prior roles and a proven ability to support both production teams and product engineering initiatives. Candidates with frequent short-term employment history will not be considered.
This is a fully onsite position requiring close collaboration with operations tooling and design teams.
Core Responsibilities
Process Optimization & Efficiency
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Evaluate current production methods to identify bottlenecks and process constraints.
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Implement measurable improvements to cycle time scrap reduction throughput and labor efficiency.
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Develop standardized work instructions and refine machine setup procedures.
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Drive waste reduction initiatives across manufacturing lines.
Cross-Functional Engineering Support
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Partner with Product Design to ensure manufacturability of new and revised products.
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Provide technical feedback during design reviews to improve production feasibility.
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Support transition of new processes equipment and tooling into full production.
Tooling & Production Support
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Oversee tooling performance including molds dies fixtures and gauges.
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Support troubleshooting of tooling-related production issues.
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Coordinate modifications and continuous improvement updates to tooling systems.
Root Cause & Data-Driven Analysis
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Lead root cause investigations related to quality issues and production inefficiencies.
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Analyze production data to detect trends and recommend corrective action.
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Monitor and improve key process metrics such as yield scrap downtime and cost per unit.
Project Execution
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Manage assigned engineering projects from planning through implementation.
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Ensure initiatives are delivered within defined scope timeline and budget.
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Support safety compliance and quality standards across operations.
Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)
Bachelors degree in engineering (Mechanical Industrial Manufacturing or related discipline).
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Proven manufacturing or process engineering experience within an industrial production environment.
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Experience supporting manufacturability reviews in collaboration with product design teams.
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Hands-on exposure to tooling systems such as molds dies fixtures and gauges.
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Demonstrated project execution experience in a manufacturing setting.
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Strong analytical and structured problem-solving capabilities.
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Stable employment history with demonstrated tenure.
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Ability to work 100% onsite in Waterloo Iowa.
Preferred Qualifications (Strongly Emphasized)
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Experience in die casting or heavy industrial manufacturing environments.
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Exposure to APQP PFMEA and structured process documentation systems.
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Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives (Lean Six Sigma Kaizen).
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Background in high-volume production operations.
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Proven ability to drive cost reduction and operational efficiency projects.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking professionals who:
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Bring an operational mindset beyond theoretical engineering.
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Are comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor.
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Communicate effectively with production tooling and engineering teams.
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Take ownership of projects and drive measurable results.
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Value long-term growth and stability within a manufacturing environment.
Deal Breakers
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No manufacturing or process engineering experience.
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Design-only engineering background without plant exposure.
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No tooling exposure.
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Unwilling to work onsite.
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Unstable work history with multiple short-term roles.
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.
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Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- CNC Programming
- Lean
- Machining
- Tooling
- CAD
- CNC
- Assembly Experience
- SolidWorks
- Kaizen
- Manufacturing
