Manufacturing Engineer

LITTLE TREES; DeWitt (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Savings Plan & Match

Medical & Dental/Vision Insurance

Weekly Dependent Care Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

On-site Café & Fitness Center

Free family fitness memberships

Job summary

LITTLE TREES in DeWitt, IA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve processes, design tooling, and drive continuous improvement on-site. You will analyze production data, implement equipment upgrades, and partner with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, quality, and throughput.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of manufacturing experience, a relevant bachelor's degree, and proficiency with SolidWorks for tooling and drawings. Some travel to Watertown, NY may be required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with successful process improvements.
• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related engineering.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, root cause analysis, pneumatics, and materials.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD to develop tooling and drawings.
• Travel 10–20% including visits to Watertown, NY as needed.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production data and workflows to improve safety, quality, productivity, and throughput.
• Develop tooling, fixtures, and machine modifications to enhance performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce bottlenecks and variation.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams.
• Create and maintain engineering docs including 3D models, BOMs, and drawings.
• Lead upgrades and automation projects from concept through testing and implementation.

Skills

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Pneumatics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer improves manufacturing processes and equipment performance. This hands-on role helps increase efficiency, solve manufacturing challenges, and drive continuous improvement.

This position is 100% on-site in DeWitt, IA.

Responsibilities:

• Process Improvement: Analyze production data, workflows, cycle times, material flow, and process constraints to improve safety, quality, productivity, and throughput.
• Mechanical Design & Tooling: Develop practical tooling, fixtures, machine modifications, and automation solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives that eliminate bottlenecks, reduce variation, and improve overall manufacturing performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering personnel to implement and validate improvements.
• Documentation & Technical Drawings: Develop and maintain engineering documentation including 3D models, manufacturing drawings, bills of material (BOMs), engineering change documentation, and assembly instructions.
• Manufacturing Technology: Lead equipment upgrades, automation initiatives, and manufacturing technology improvements from concept through implementation, including planning, design, testing, validation, commissioning, and results tracking.

Requirements:

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated success implementing process improvements and improving safety, quality, productivity, or operational efficiency.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or a related engineering discipline.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, root cause analysis, mechanical systems, pneumatics, and material properties. Ability to apply engineering principles to improve manufacturing performance, quality, and efficiency.
• Design Proficiency: Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software to develop tooling, fixtures, machine improvements, and manufacturing drawings.
• Travel: Ability to travel 10-20% as needed, including periodic visits to the sister manufacturing facility in Watertown, NY.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with automation, controls, or robotics.
• Experience in high-speed, high-volume manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.Experience leading capital or manufacturing improvement projects.

Benefits:

• immediate eligibility in 401K Savings Plan & Match
• Medical & Dental/Vision Insurance
• weekly Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• on-site Café & Fitness Center
• free family fitness memberships

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