Engineer, Operations 2

Day & Zimmermann Company; Middletown (IA); On-site; USD 76,080 - 114,120; Full time

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann Company seeks a hands-on engineer to optimize shop floor processes, develop operator procedures, troubleshoot equipment, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

You will design smarter systems, collaborate with internal teams and external partners, and contribute to safety and efficiency with a practical, real-world impact. A mechanical mindset and problem-solving focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field.
• 2+ years Engineering experience.
• Must possess a valid REAL ID-compliant driver's license, which includes the gold or black star in the upper corner OR current passport, indicating it is federally compliant.
• A positive attitude and the ability to collaborate with team members is essential for contributing to a cohesive work environment.
• Successful completion of a background screening process is mandated for all candidates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update operator procedures for shop floor.
• Address daily production related issues on shop floor.
• Research and design systems related to continuous improvement.
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.
• Coordinate with external customers on shop floor related issues.
• Develop and maintain process layouts for existing or new processes and equipment.

Skills

Technical problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Reading & interpretation

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Step into a hands‑on engineering role where your ideas directly shape operations, efficiency, and innovation. In this position, you'll play a key role in optimizing processes, enhancing safety, and driving continuous improvement across the shop floor. From developing operator procedures and troubleshooting equipment to designing smarter systems and collaborating with both internal teams and external partners, your work will have a visible, real‑world impact. If you're a problem‑solver with strong technical skills, a mechanical mindset, and a passion for improving how things work, this is your opportunity to make a difference every day.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update operator procedures for shop floor.
• Address daily production related issues on shop floor.
• Research and design systems related to continuous improvement.
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.
• Coordinate with external customers on shop floor related issues.
• Develop and maintain process layouts for existing or new processes and equipment.

KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent, draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple duties simultaneously. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Knowledge in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, AutoCAD or other 3D Drawing/Modeling software. Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to prepare well written procedures and technical reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field; Required
• 2+ years Engineering experience; Required
• Must possess a valid REAL ID-compliant driver's license, which includes the gold or black star in the upper corner OR current passport, indicating it is federally compliant.
• A positive attitude and the ability to collaborate with team members is essential for contributing to a cohesive work environment.
• Successful completion of a background screening process is mandated for all candidates.

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $76,080 - $114,120.

Benefits

Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees' individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

Physical and Mental Demands

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery).
• Balancing (e.g., maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
• Stooping (e.g., bending the spine at the waist)
• Reaching (e.g., reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
• Walking
• Repetitive motion of any part of the body
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling
• Manual Dexterity (e.g., picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
• Grasping (e.g., use of hand to apply pressure)
• Feeling (e.g., perceiving an object's size, shape, texture, etc.)
• Climbing (e.g., ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb)
• Hearing
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to express thoughts orally.
• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment.
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company's office or worksite.
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)