Associate Manufacturing Engineer - Process Improvements

Winnebago Industries Inc; Forest City (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnebago Industries Inc in Forest City, IA, is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer to enhance efficiency, safety, and equipment performance on our production floor. You will research, develop, and implement process improvements, assist with design changes, define assembly processes, troubleshoot production issues, and lead cross‑functional projects for new programs.

A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required, with hands‑on experience preferred and a strong ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• On-the-job experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and implement solutions to improve efficiencies, safety, and employee retention.
• Assist and coordinate the implementation of design changes in the production setting.
• Assist with the definition and creation of assembly processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing process and design issues.
• Develop procedures and equipment for manufacturing testing and troubleshooting.
• Assist with tooling and fixtures for production.
• Estimate manufacturing costs and capabilities.
• Lead runoff, delivery, and launch of new/re-tooled equipment for new programs.
• Execute improvement projects aligned to corporate goals (safety, quality, efficiency, delivery).
• 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 develop solutions for production issues.
• Lead and facilitate process improvement projects.
• Provide support for new product development and production introduction.

Skills

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Winnebago Industries Inc in Forest City, IA, is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer to enhance efficiency, safety, and equipment performance on our production floor. You will research, develop, and implement process improvements, assist with design changes, define assembly processes, troubleshoot production issues, and lead cross‑functional projects for new programs.

A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required, with hands‑on experience preferred and a strong ability to manage multiple