Foundry Manufacturing Engineer

EPITEC; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

EPITEC is seeking a Foundry Manufacturing Engineer in Waterloo, IA for a 2-year W2 contract, with 2nd or 3rd shift options. The role is onsite, pays $38.00/hr, and involves leading engineering projects on the shop floor to drive safety, quality, and operational excellence.

You will collaborate with operators, supervisors, and cross-functional teams, applying problem-solving skills and hands-on engineering to optimize processes and equipment on the production floor roughly 75% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of foundry engineering, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering experience.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute manufacturing engineering projects within the foundry operation.
• Support production processes through hands-on engineering and technical expertise.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, maintenance, and manufacturing teams to improve performance.
• Identify and resolve process issues impacting safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Analyze manufacturing data and implement process improvements.
• Assist with equipment, tooling, and process optimization initiatives.
• Work directly on the shop floor approximately 75% of the time to support daily operations and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Shop floor presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent relevant experience

Tools

SAP

MES

Creo

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

FANUC robotics programming

Job description

Location: Waterloo, IA
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Contract Duration: W2 Contract - 2 years, possible extension
Schedule: 2nd Shift (3:30 PM - 12:00 AM) or 3rd Shift (10:30 PM - 7:00 AM), based on production needs
Pay: $38.00/hr

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a Foundry Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing operations within a high-volume foundry environment. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands‑on problem solving, process improvement, and collaborating directly with production teams on the shop floor. The position offers the opportunity to lead engineering projects while working closely with operators, supervisors, and cross‑functional partners to drive safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute manufacturing engineering projects within the foundry operation
• Support production processes through hands‑on engineering and technical expertise
• Collaborate with operations, quality, maintenance, and manufacturing teams to improve performance
• Identify and resolve process issues impacting safety, quality, delivery, and productivity
• Analyze manufacturing data and implement process improvements
• Assist with equipment, tooling, and process optimization initiatives
• Work directly on the shop floor approximately 75% of the time to support daily operations and continuous improvement efforts

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum of 1 year of foundry engineering, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering experience
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Effective communication and problem‑solving abilities
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing process design or production line design experience
• Experience with SAP, MES, Creo, or AutoCAD
• Controls engineering or industrial safety systems experience
• FANUC robotics programming and troubleshooting experience
• Experience supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives

Work Environment

• Fully onsite position in a manufacturing/foundry setting
• Approximately 75% of time spent on the production floor
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds as needed
• Minimal overtime expected
• Occasional travel between nearby facilities may be required

Additional Information

• Candidates must be comfortable working in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Safety‑focused culture with required personal protective equipment
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply if they have completed an internship within a manufacturing environment
• Sponsorship is not available for this position