Fabrication & Manufacturing Engineer — Optimize Production

Kloeckner Metals Corporation; Paton Township (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health insurance – Medical/Prescrip./D

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Wellness Stipend

Paid Life insurance

Paid Short / Long-Term Disability

Adoption Assistance (Financial)

Adoption & Fertility NavigationSupport

Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals Corporation is seeking a Fabrication/Manufacturing Engineer to design, improve, and sustain production processes, linking product design with manufacturing. You will apply lean principles, upgrade machinery, and streamline workflows to deliver high-quality products safely and cost-effectively.

You will work with design, R&D, and leadership to move prototypes into full-scale production, ensure equipment reliability, and comply with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, or electrical engineering.
• Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks or AutoCAD), PLC programming, and automation systems (e.g., robotics and sensors).
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis techniques.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, project management, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and refine production methods to boost efficiency, minimize waste, and reduce costs.
• Develop workflows, arrange equipment layouts, and establish assembly processes for new and existing products.
• Diagnose and fix equipment problems while addressing production bottlenecks.
• Create and maintain quality standards, including testing and inspection procedures.
• Identify, install, and validate new manufacturing equipment.
• Partner with design, R&D, and leadership teams to move products from prototype to full-scale production.
• Ensure all processes meet health, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

CAD tools

PLC programming

Automation systems

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Kloeckner Metals Corporation is seeking a Fabrication/Manufacturing Engineer to design, improve, and sustain production processes, linking product design with manufacturing. You will apply lean principles, upgrade machinery, and streamline workflows to deliver high-quality products safely and cost-effectively.

You will work with design, R&D, and leadership to move prototypes into full-scale production, ensure equipment reliability, and comply with industry standards.