Manufacturing Engineer II Weld

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer (Weld)
Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company
Location: Ankeny IA 50023
Duration: 24 Months (Extension/Conversion Possible)
Shift: 1st Shift (6:00 AM 2:30 PM OT)

Job Summary

Drives welding engineering initiatives across product development and production. Focuses on robotic welding tooling design and process optimization while supporting new product launches and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement welding processes and tooling
• Support robotic welding systems and automation projects
• Drive quality improvements and cost reduction initiatives
• Collaborate across engineering production and suppliers

Core Duties

• Develop weld tooling robotic systems and material handling solutions
• Define process flow line layouts and work center design
• Support quality activities (FGR DPAR PFMEA)
• Troubleshoot welding and production issues
• Lead or support new product line launches
• Create labor estimates routings and capital planning inputs (SAP)
• Improve factory flow using lean manufacturing principles

Technical Focus

• Robotic welding & automation systems
• Weld tooling & fixture design
• Line design & material flow optimization
• Quality engineering tools (PFMEA GD&T)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Welding/Industrial Engineering
  (or 5 years in automated welding environments)
• Experience with welding systems and fabrication processes
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills
• Familiarity with SAP MS Office and manufacturing tools
• Ability to work on shop floor (50% time)

Preferred Skills

• Robotics programming (automation cells)
• CAD tools (Creo SolidWorks AutoCAD)
• GD&T knowledge
• Lean manufacturing & EPDP exposure
• Capital equipment planning & budgeting

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