Industrial Engineer

1800 NE Broadway Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA

Posted Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00 AM

Don’t miss the opportunity to join a growing, people-focused company! Established in 1934 and headquartered in Des Moines, IA, EFCO serves a diverse range of customers worldwide. At EFCO, we embrace every challenge, turn vision into reality, and provide cutting-edge Innovative solutions. Our commitment to Super Service allows us to build lasting relationships grounded in Integrity. From engineering and design to manufacturing, supply, and field service, we deliver top-quality concrete forming and shoring products and services that make construction safer and more efficient;

helping our customers realize the Lowest in-Place Concrete Cost (LIPCC).

Job Purpose: As a Manufacturing Industrial Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and leading engineering initiatives that align with our company’s strategic goals. You’ll coordinate the development and implementation of new equipment, methods, and processes while ensuring optimal production capabilities.

Project Management (50%)
Manage and coordinate Capital Improvement project implementation and development of new equipment, methods, and processes to ensure and/or increase quality and reduce cost of the manufacturing and distribution processes with Production, Maintenance, Management, and others as appropriate. Perform and coordinate the procurement of project materials, tooling and equipment necessary as related to specific projects or launch of new products or processes.

Keep Management apprised of project progress through written communications and meetings.

Technical Support (25%)
Provide technical and troubleshooting support to the various manufacturing and maintenance departments.

Process & Equipment Development (20%)
Researches and recommends new equipment, dies, tooling, fixtures, welding processes, tools and assembly processes and procedures to improve quality, safety, and/or manufacturing efficiency and coordinates their implementation through the use of Plant Layout development and other engineering techniques. Assists in the development and of support guidelines required for new and existing products.

General Support (5%)
Performs other job-related duties and special projects including but not limited to providing additional assistance to manufacturing regarding production.

Qualifications:

Education
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Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience
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Minimum of 3 years in manufacturing or in a related industry.

Technical Skills
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Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic & hydraulic systems

Experience with PLC programming and control systems

Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints

Skilled in CAD and general PC software

Soft Skills
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Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills

Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to multitask under pressure

Physical Requirements
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Ability to walk/stand for long periods in a heavy manufacturing environment

Capable of lifting/moving up to 50 lbs occasionally

PPE compliance (safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, hearing protection, etc.)

1800 NE Broadway Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA