Manufacturing Engineer II Assembly

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company
Location: Davenport IA 52809
Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension/Conversion)
Shift: 1st Shift (6:00 AM 2:30 PM OT 5 8 hrs as needed)

Job Summary

Drives manufacturing process improvement and assembly operations efficiency for Articulated Dump Truck (ADT) production. Works cross-functionally to enhance safety quality delivery and cost performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute manufacturing engineering projects of moderate scope
• Support assembly line operations with process improvements and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize production performance
• Lead small to mid-level capital and continuous improvement projects

Core Duties

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes methods and workflows
• Design and validate engineering solutions through testing and analysis
• Establish layouts labor standards and assembly sequences
• Coordinate with suppliers contractors and internal teams
• Monitor quality identify gaps and implement corrective actions
• Support production through real-time troubleshooting and issue resolution
• Maintain compliance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements

Role-Specific Focus (ADT Assembly)

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Safety Quality Delivery Cost)
• Implement process optimization for assembly operations
• Support new technology adoption in manufacturing processes
• Improve ergonomics and cost efficiency on the shop floor

Required Qualifications

• 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Experience with manufacturing processes tooling and maintenance
• Exposure to engineering tools and manufacturing execution systems
• Strong project execution and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication across shop floor and leadership teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Industrial Electrical Manufacturing)
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments
• Proven ability to lead projects and drive improvements

Key Skills

• Process optimization & continuous improvement
• Project management & execution
• Root cause analysis & troubleshooting
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Strong ownership and accountability

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