Manufacturing Engineer

Job opportunity at a Northern Iowa manufacturing company. I am looking for a Manufacturing Engineer with a background in equipment manufacturability, automation, 5S, and process improvement. This company offers an excellent starting salary and benefits. Relocation assistance is available to qualified candidates.

You should have an engineering degree and at least three years’ experience with a manufacturing company that uses complex production machinery to make durable metal products.

• Using your background in manufacturing engineering, determine machinery and power requirements that will meet production volumes.
• Work on capital equipment projects
• Develop PLC control systems, including some programming.
• Analyze production metrics to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate designs for manufacturability, manage engineering change requests and notices.
• Implement Lean initiatives, track and forecast costs to maintain good budget control
• Work with end users on changes to existing equipment or new installations
• Work with technicians and contractors on equipment installations, with some overnight travel.

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or similar.
• You should be able to read and develop drawings in Solid Works, AutoCAD, or Inventor.
• Experience with manufacturing processes including grinding, turning, cutting, milling, NC/CNC machinery and programming languages.
• Must have experience working with techniques and methods that improve worker engagement, maintain production volumes, reduce costs, and improve quality and worker safety.
• Have knowledge about OSHA and other safety codes regarding powered industrial vehicles and heavy machinery.
• Must be an excellent communicator and be able to motivate and train employees.