Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Osceola, IA

• Must reside in commutable distance of Osceola, IA. (This is an Onsite role, Remote & Hybrid work is not available.)

Prior experience in Industrial Manufacturing Operations (Vessel, Tanks, Heat Exchangers, Pumps, Valves, Mechanical Equipment, etc. background is preferred)

Machining (CNC & Manual), Fabrication (Welding, Metal Cutting, Metal Forming) experience preferred.

The Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for developing, designing, implementing, and managing tooling, processes, and procedures. Training of all personnel on improvements or implementation of tooling, processes, and procedures is key. This position is responsible for project management that may include large capital expenditures or cost saving initiatives that impact safety, maintenance, quality, on time delivery (OTD), efficiency and inventory. This position will support operations for all types of continuous improvement activities. This position will also assist in the day to day management of ETO projects as they are shared between design and manufacturing processes.

Essential Job Functions

• Design, justify, implement, and manage capital projects including machine and fixturing purchases, shop floor layout designs, material handling equipment, product troubleshooting, etc.
• Train all personnel on improved or new tooling, processes, or procedures via hands on or through presentation.
• Develop training materials as required.
• Utilize key metrics and improve processes to achieve goals established on those metrics. Metrics may include safety, quality, OTD, efficiency, cost savings, EBT, etc.
• Use real-time problem-solving tools to implement root cause solutions surrounding safety, quality, OTD, productivity, efficiency, cost savings, etc.
• Support new product development and ETO projects ensuring successful manufacturability.
• Oversee 5S efforts of assigned area(s).
• Collaborate and build relationship with sales and marketing to develop new product offerings in a research and development capacity.
• Ability to travel (up to 25%) both domestic and international.
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

• Metal forming, welding, grinding, machining, manufacturing, including general CAM and/or layout experience.
• Must have a thorough understanding of drafting and knowledge of engineering principals and techniques including various sheet metal fabrication processes and installation procedures
• Lean manufacturing knowledge or related concepts.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively in a constantly changing and time sensitive environment while prioritizing multiple tasks in parallel.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and written with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative to develop new strategies and outside-the-box ideas.
• Self-starter and goal oriented who will aggressively pursue successful resolution of safety risks in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively with a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to efficiently utilize Microsoft Office. Some CAD experience preferred.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma required. Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field preferred.
• A minimum of five years related experience is required for this position.

We offer quality benefit programs that include:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Preventative Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Education Assistance