Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Manufacturing Engineer II - Factory Engineering // PDP ME Assembly

Location: Waterloo, IA – 50703 (onsite; may travel locally for meetings)

Duration: 24 Months (possible extension)

1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM; must be open to short-term 3rd shift (2-3 months based on build schedules), overtime possible

Position Overview:

• 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 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.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• 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.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial technology, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.

Software Proficiency:

• Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, AutoCAD, Creo, SAP.

Interview Process:

• Initial interviews conducted via Microsoft Teams, position works onsite.

Additional Information:

• Business casual dress code.
• Must wear metatarsal footwear from day one.

Company Description

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.

At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.

Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other b

Company Description

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.\r\n\r\nAt Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.\r\n\r\nKyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.\r\n\r\nKyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other b