Manufacturing/Process Engineer

Manufacturing/Process Engineer Network Active Decorah, IA IA21-2754281 Shared to Network: 7/31/2026 by Kristy Staggs Shared to TEN Feed: 7/31/2026 by Kristy Staggs Last Modified: 7/31/2026 by Kristy Staggs Work Job Kristy Staggs View email address on knowhirematch.com View phone number on knowhirematch.com

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Candidates 43 Jobs 137 Placements 6/1 Update. My client is NOW WILLING to look at relocation! Close by boardering state candidates! My client has NO ONE in the works! HOT! Bachelors degree in Engineering required. 4+ years of expereince required with lean manufacturing, capital projects. Job Title: Manufacturing/Process Engineer Location: Decorah, Iowa Salary: $75-95K plus bonus Job Summary of the Manufacturing/Process Engineer: The Manufacturing/Process Engineer will support the company's goals and vision by developing, maintaining, and improving production processes. This role focuses on process stability, continuous improvement, and capital project support while partnering with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to ensure efficient, safe, and repeatable manufacturing processes. Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Manufacturing/Process Engineer:

• Support daily manufacturing operations by monitoring process performance and responding to process issues.
• Develop, document, and maintain work instructions, process flows, routings, and standard work.
• Analyze production data (scrap, rework, cycle time, downtime) to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Implement process changes to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Support new product or process introductions by assisting with process setup, trials, and documentation.
• Drive and actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives by applying Lean, Six Sigma, and related methodologies.
• Lead root cause analysis efforts and implement corrective and preventive actions to address process issues.
• Proactively identify and eliminate waste, reduce scrap, minimize labor inefficiencies, and lower material costs.
• Champion kaizen events and consistently monitor improvement metrics and results.
• Sustain process improvements by updating documentation and conducting operator training sessions.
• Lead capital project initiatives by overseeing all phases, including equipment selection, justification, installation, and startup, to enhance operational capabilities and support business objectives.
• Develop and support capital requests by preparing ROI analyses and technical specifications that align with organizational goals and cost reduction strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with vendors, Maintenance, and Operations teams to ensure seamless equipment installation and successful commissioning.
• Support process validation, capability studies, and acceptance testing for new or modified equipment to ensure compliance with quali