Manufacturing Engineer

Dexter Services Inc; Fairfield (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexter Laundry, Inc. in Fairfield, IA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive safe, high‑quality, and environmentally responsible production.

You’ll design smarter processes, optimize layouts, and work with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Safety and Environmental teams to reduce waste and strengthen compliance. You’ll lead CNC nesting, maintain routings and BOMs, perform time studies, develop fixtures, and pursue Lean initiatives to boost safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong analytical and hands-on technical skills.
• Experience with sheet metal, welding, assembly, ergonomics and CI/Lean.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety, quality, and environmental performance in every process.
• Drive value-stream improvements to enhance safety and reduce defects.
• Program and maintain CNC nesting for parts and tooling.
• Maintain routings, labor standards, and accurate BOM structures.
• Conduct capacity, takt time, and inventory studies aligned with demand.
• Lead Lean initiatives to eliminate waste and improve flow.
• Develop and maintain facility and equipment layouts with ergonomics in mind.
• Analyze data to solve scrap and quality issues.
• Create fixtures, jigs, and tooling for fabrication, welding, and assembly.
• Recommend capital improvements for safety and compliance.
• Perform work measurement and time studies for labor standards.
• Create robotic programs for automated processes.
• Collaborate with Safety/Environmental teams to meet standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Hands-on technical skills

Ergonomics

CI/Lean principles

Education

B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering

B.S. in Industrial Engineering

Related discipline

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer is a driving force behind Dexter’s commitment to safe, high‑quality, and environmentally responsible manufacturing. In this role, you’ll engineer smarter processes, elevate product performance, and shape the future of how Dexter builds world‑class laundry equipment. You’ll collaborate across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and Environmental teams to design efficient workflows, reduce waste, strengthen compliance, and create ergonomic, high‑performing production systems. If you’re energized by solving complex problems, improving how people work, and building sustainable manufacturing excellence, this role puts you at the center of innovation.

What You’ll Do

• Champion safety, quality, and environmental performance in every process you design and improve.
• Drive value‑stream improvements that enhance safety, reduce defects, lower cost, and improve delivery.
• Program and maintain CNC laser and turret punch press nesting for new and revised parts.
• Maintain routings, labor standards, and support accurate BOM structures.
• Conduct machine capacity, utilization, takt time, and inventory studies aligned with customer demand.
• Lead and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives that eliminate waste and strengthen flow.
• Develop and maintain facility and equipment layouts that prioritize ergonomics, safety, and efficiency.
• Analyze data to drive root‑cause problem solving for scrap, inefficiencies, and quality issues.
• Design fixturing, jigs, and tooling for fabrication, welding, and assembly.
• Recommend capital improvements that elevate safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.
• Perform work measurement and time studies to establish accurate labor standards.
• Create and maintain robotic programs for automated manufacturing processes.
• Partner with Safety and Environmental teams to ensure processes meet regulatory and company standards.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to support daily, weekly, monthly, and annual performance goals.
• Take ownership of business results and personal wellness.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.

What You Bring

• B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and hands‑on technical skills
• Experience with sheet metal, welding, assembly, ergonomics, and CI/Lean principles
• Proficiency in CAD, MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint

Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach, talk, and hear
• Occasional lifting/moving up to 50 lbs
• Light to moderate noise level
• Travel less than 5%
• Must pass background check, physical, drug, and alcohol screenings
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

About Dexter Laundry, Inc.

Dexter Laundry, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an employee‑owned manufacturer based in Fairfield, Iowa. Since 1894, Dexter has grown into a global leader in commercial laundry equipment—designing and building front‑load washers, drying tumblers, and financing solutions for the on‑premise and commercial laundry industries.

Learn more at www.dexter.com.

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