Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer I

Location:

Manning, IA Department:
Engineering

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

At Puck, we are Built to Lead. We are a dynamic manufacturing company committed to delivering high-quality products and fostering a team environment where every member plays a critical role in our success. If you are a technically minded, hands-on engineer who thrives in a production environment and is passionate about continuous improvement, we want to hear from you.

As a Manufacturing Engineer I, you will work under the guidance of senior manufacturing engineers and the Manufacturing Engineering Manager to support both engineering and the production shop floor — identifying and executing continuous improvement activities and providing support for product and process development.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Applying working knowledge of manufacturing operations, material consumption and movement, and manufacturing methods to craft precise and accurate methods of manufacturing
• Ensuring product quality by developing testing and assurance methods and defining them within the ERP bill of operations
• Documenting, designing, developing, and implementing or recommending production tooling and machinery to support manufacturing efficiency improvements or new production processes
• Providing detailed review and costing of manufacturing requirements as assigned to project efforts and requests
• Documenting, reviewing, and completing EWRs and ECOs through the manufacturing engineering process as assigned
• Creating, loading, updating, and facilitating MOM/BOM updates in Kinetic derived from ECOs or document markups, either directly or through CADlink
• Assisting product design in the creation and facilitation of the First Article process including documentation and processing
• Engaging project engineering to ensure products have detailed test plans that align with quality and performance requirements for production
• Reviewing, creating, and updating production work instructions and supporting documentation
• Participating in production and engineering departmental studies and process improvements
• Frequently reviewing assigned manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for enhanced OEE
• Documenting and participating in implementation of continuous improvement opportunities related to safety, quality, service, cost, and efficiency

Competencies:

• Problem solving and critical thinking
• CAD modeling software, specifically Solid Works
• Solid understanding of engineering standards
• Foundational knowledge of machinery assembly, coating, welding, and CNC manufacturing processes
• Microsoft O365
• Lean Six Sigma

Required

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED or higher
• Minimum 3 years of related manufacturing experience

Preferred

Education & Experience:

• Associate's degree or higher in engineering or a related science
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Minimum Yellow Belt level certification in Lean Six Sigma

This is a primarily office-based role with regular time in production areas and the warehouse. Team members must be able to:

• Stand, walk, sit, and alternate positions throughout the day
• Reach, push, pull, and stay in position as needed
• Lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs.

This role operates in a professional office setting with an individual workspace. Team members frequently work in production areas and the warehouse.

Travel

Travel may be necessary on a planned basis to other Puck manufacturing locations.

Relocation At this time, relocation assistance is not available for this position. We encourage candidates within a commutable distance of Manning, IA or those willing to relocate independently to apply.

We believe our team members deserve a benefits package as strong as the products we build. Full-time team members are eligible for benefits beginning the first of the month following 60 days of employment.

Health & Wellness

• Medical insurance through Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield — choice of $2,000 PPO or High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
• Employee-only medical premium…