Lean Manufacturing Engineer – Process & Automation

Kloeckner Metals Corporation; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Wellness Stipend

Paid Life insurance

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer responsible for designing, improving, and sustaining production processes. You will play a vital role in linking product design with manufacturing, resolving equipment issues, and streamlining workflows through lean principles.

Your responsibilities include evaluating production methods to enhance efficiency, collaborating with teams on product transitions, and ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, or electrical engineering is required.
• Experience with CAD tools, PLC programming, and automation systems is essential.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies is expected.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and refine production methods to boost efficiency and minimize waste.
• Develop workflows and arrange equipment layouts for new products.
• Diagnose and fix equipment problems to address production bottlenecks.
• Create and maintain quality standards, including testing procedures.
• Identify, install, and validate new manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with design and leadership teams for product transitions.
• Ensure processes meet health and regulatory compliance.

Skills

CAD tools

PLC programming

automation systems

lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

root cause analysis

analytical thinking

problem solving

project management

communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Kloeckner Metals Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer responsible for designing, improving, and sustaining production processes. You will play a vital role in linking product design with manufacturing, resolving equipment issues, and streamlining workflows through lean principles.

Your responsibilities include evaluating production methods to enhance efficiency, collaborating with teams on product transitions, and ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards.