Manufacturing Engineer

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

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, improving, and sustaining production processes to deliver high-quality products efficiently, safely, and at optimal cost. They serve as the link between product design and manufacturing, applying new technologies, resolving equipment issues, and streamlining workflows using lean principles. Their work includes upgrading machinery, defining production methods, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Summary of Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

Process Improvement: Evaluate and refine production methods to boost efficiency, minimize waste, and reduce costs

Production Planning: Develop workflows, arrange equipment layouts, and establish assembly processes for new and existing products

Technical Support & Troubleshooting: Diagnose and fix equipment problems while addressing production bottlenecks

Quality Control: Create and maintain quality standards, including testing and inspection procedures

Equipment Management: Identify, install, and validate new manufacturing equipment

Collaboration: Partner with design, R&D, and leadership teams to move products from prototype to full-scale production

Safety & Compliance: Ensure all processes meet health, safety, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering

Technical Skills: Experience with CAD tools (such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD), PLC programming, and automation systems (e.g., robotics and sensors)

Methodologies: Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis techniques

Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, problem solving, project management, and communication abilities

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health insurance – Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Stipend
• Paid Life insurance
• Paid Short / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Adoption Assistance (Financial)
• Adoption & Fertility Navigation Support
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount

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