Industrial Process Engineer: Lean Manufacturing & Innovation

Robinson, Inc.; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinson, Inc. in Altoona, IA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to plan and design manufacturing systems, improve material flow, automate processes, and support capacity expansion for growth.

You will collaborate with design, operations, and project teams to deliver efficient, quality-focused production solutions. The role emphasizes lean methods, DFx feedback, and hands-on improvement on the shop floor with cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering or related field preferred
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, PDM, and SolidWorks desired
• Familiar with fabrication nesting processes, methods, and programming
• Sheet metal fabricating, powder paint finishing, and assembly experience
• Strong understanding of material flow methods (push/pull systems)
• Experience with quoting machine cycle time and costs preferred
• Self‑starter, able to work without supervision and commitment to producing highly accurate product in all areas
• Lean or six sigma training, experience or certification a plus
• Critical thinking, logic and reasoning to troubleshoot and solve problems
• Knowledge and use of computers and Microsoft Office software
• Experience with setting up item masters within ERP preferred

Responsibilities

• Determines processes, fixtures, and tools needed to produce quality parts to customer specifications.
• Demonstrates a passion for continual improvement by identifying needs, analyzing cutting‑edge technology to incorporate into processes, oversee related activities and reporting on results.
• Analyzes layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods.
• Assist in setting up manufacturing routings and material flow methods.
• Review design renderings/prints and provide design for manufacturability feedback.
• Work with internal personnel to resolve production issues, both cost and quality related.
• Support lean initiatives for process improvement on the shop floor.
• Help develop standard work for set‑up and visual management work instructions.
• Assist Project Managers with new product launches to include identifying risk issues, creating effective production processes, monitoring launches running on the floor and providing DFM feedback.
• Understand functional areas of manufacturing processes and actively brings forth ideas for process improvement according to company objectives.
• Interact with teams of design engineers, operations labor, project managers, and the routing/estimating departments to secure deadlines.
• Identify current state work center capacity bottlenecks within manufacturing.
• Assist in processing Engineering Change Notices to the manufacturing floor.

Skills

Process optimization

Lean/Six Sigma

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial/manufacturing engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PDM

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Job description

Robinson, Inc. in Altoona, IA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to plan and design manufacturing systems, improve material flow, automate processes, and support capacity expansion for growth.

You will collaborate with design, operations, and project teams to deliver efficient, quality-focused production solutions. The role emphasizes lean methods, DFx feedback, and hands-on improvement on the shop floor with cross-functional teamwork.