Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Our client, an Agriculture Products company, is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer for their Waterloo, IA location.

Responsibilities:

• Description of the major duties performed in this job.
• Establishes routings, methods, layouts, tools, costs, methods documentation, quality plans and labor standards for revisions to current operations and/or new parts or programs of moderate scope.
• Provides support and trouble shooting for current operations. Investigates, gathers and analyze data and implement solutions.
• Innovates and implements cost reduction, quality, safety and ergonomic improvement ideas of moderate scope.
• Applies electronic tools across a broad range of applications, including e-builds, modeling and simulations.
• Develops and implements plans to support lean manufacturing through the client Production System of moderate scope.
• Designs operations layouts.
• Improves material flow and material presentation.
• Leads team studies related to capacity, energy, productivity and efficiency of moderate scope.
• Leads analysis, development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and technology.
• Analyzes and makes modifications to existing performance pay plans; assists in development of baseline data for new performance pay plans.
• Join our Manufacturing Engineering team supporting production operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• The engineer will spend approximately 50% of their time on the shop floor and may travel to other Waterloo facilities for training.
• After completing training, the role may involve operating a Gator for onsite duties.
• Business casual attire is required; metatarsal shoes/boots must be worn on the first day.
• Support manufacturing and distribution processes, quality improvement, tooling and tool design.
• Utilize computer-aided design and engineering tools (AutoCAD, Creo, etc.).
• Apply Design for Manufacturing principles; work on incentive pay systems and ergonomics.
• Participate in capital budgeting, equipment justification, and facility improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams; communicate effectively and solve problems.
• Execute and support continuous improvement projects.
• Adapt to line/process design changes, material flow/presentation, visual management, and cycle balancing.
• May operate a Gator onsite following successful completion of training.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in CAD/engineering software.
• Understanding of manufacturing/distribution processes and quality systems.
• Knowledge of tooling, tool design, and preventive maintenance.
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing and Ergonomics principles.
• Awareness of capital budgeting processes.
• Background in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulics, Power Systems, etc.).
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
• 2+ years in Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design, Material Flow, Operations, Supply Management, or Quality.
• 1+ years in line/process design, visual management, or material presentation.
• Experience with Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP).
• Familiarity with SAP, Creo-view, AutoCAD, and MAAP.
• Demonstrated project management and continuous improvement success.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word
• AutoCAD, Creo, SAP

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.