Associate Manufacturing Engineer

Winnebago Industries, Inc.; Forest City (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc. in Forest City, IA is seeking an engineer to research, develop, and implement solutions improving efficiency, safety, and employee retention. You will assist with production design changes, assembly processes, and tooling development to support new programs.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, root-cause analysis, and continuous process improvement to meet safety and quality goals while delivering on time and within cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and implement solutions to improve efficiencies, safety, and employee retention.
• Assist and coordinate design changes in production settings.
• Assist with defining and creating assembly processes.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and design issues; provide resolution support.
• Develop procedures and equipment for manufacturing testing and troubleshooting.
• Research and implement tooling and fixtures for production.
• Contribute to estimating manufacturing costs and capabilities.
• Lead runoff, delivery, and launch of new/re-tooled equipment for programs.
• Execute process improvements aligned to safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery goals.
• Maintain manufacturing data to monitor and improve processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving measures.
• Develop and maintain standard work procedures and best practices.
• Conduct root cause analysis and address production issues.
• Lead and facilitate process improvement projects.
• Provide support for new product development to ensure efficient production.

Skills

Listening skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Organization

Independent work

Cross-functional PM

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description

• Researching, developing, and implementing solutions to improve efficiencies, safety, and employee retention.
• Assisting and coordinating the implementation of design changes in the production setting.
• Assisting with the definition and creation of assembly processes.
• Consulting and assisting in the troubleshooting and resolution process as it applies to manufacturing processes and/or design issues.
• Consulting and assisting with the development of procedures and equipment for manufacturing related testing and troubleshooting.
• Researching and assisting in the implementation of tooling and fixtures as required for production.
• Estimate manufacturing costs and capabilities as required.
• Be responsible for runoff, delivery, and launch of new/re-tooled equipment to support new programs.
• Execute processes and projects that continuously improve business outcomes aligned to corporate strategy, commitments, and goals (safety, quality, efficiency, delivery, etc.)
• Maintain manufacturing data to monitor, measure, and improve processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement cost-saving measures.
• Develop and maintain standard work procedures and best practices.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop solutions to address production issues.
• Lead and facilitate process improvement projects.
• Provide support for new product development and introduction to ensure efficient and effective production processes.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong listening and communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to connect with all levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to influence and motivate teams.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and facilitate multiple projects.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, as well as the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Cross-functional complex project management.
• Self-motivation, willingness to learn & grow, and a strong work ethic is required.

Work Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, with additional on the job experience desired.
• Manufacturing with lean principles.
• Microsoft Office.