Manufacturing Engineer

Timberline Manufacturing; Marion (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Timberline Manufacturing in Marion, IA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive production, testing and quality initiatives. You will design testing programs for wire harness and control panel assemblies, lead process-improvement projects, and develop clear work instructions to support assembly builds.

The role requires a 4-year degree in a related field, hands-on problem solving, and strong communication to coordinate with suppliers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of related experience.
• Ability to interpret drawings for wire harness and panel assemblies.
• Knowledge of CAD and testing methods.

Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate testing programs for wire harness and control panel assemblies.
• Lead process-improvement and defect-reduction projects.
• Create work instructions and reference documents for production.
• Interpret data and customer specifications to guide builds.
• Coordinate daily tasks with other engineering resources.
• Support outside vendors for onboarding and issue resolution.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Production scheduling

Communication

Electrical & mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

4-year degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Arcadia

Job description

Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Primary Responsibilities

Provide value to the company by providing solutions relative to production, testing and quality initiatives, which include continuous improvement initiatives, by being responsive and helping others succeed through sharing information, performing root cause analysis, and coaching end-users on best practices, and by remaining mindful of production schedules to prioritize day-to-day functions within the Engineering Department. Also supports Sales, Customer Service, and customers returns and troubleshooting.

Primary Accountabilities

• Design and coordinate testing programs, fixtures, adapters, and procedures for product testing in wire harness assembly and control panel assembly
• Lead or support process improvement and defect reduction projects for control panel assembly and wire harness assembly
• Create process documents, methods, instructions, and other reference materials as needed, utilizing various software tools to guide production assembly builds
• Interpret technical data in the form of standards, processes, and customer specifications to create harness and panel assembly work instructions
• Utilize data repository of standards for manufacturing processes and complete general analysis of this data in support of company initiatives
• Identify and resolve emergent production issues utilizing root cause analysis, impact analysis, assimilate information quickly, and provide viable solutions, investigate potential impact and execute corrective action plans
• Support outside vendors for product onboarding. Preparing documents, training, and issue resolution for each vendor
• Coordinate daily tasks with other engineering technical resources/support.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• 4-year degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field, with 1-2 years of experience
• Ability to interpret and update engineering products defining drawings, Wire Harness assemblies & components, Panel assemblies & components
• Able to assess production needs for Wire Harness assembly & testing, Panel testing, Control Box testing, troubleshooting, and repairing prior to, or as part of, Quality Inspections
• CAD software: AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Arcadia
• Exposure to or basic understanding of CNC programming
• Understanding of ASME documentation standards
• Able to develop accurate work instructions and test procedures based upon industry standards and guidelines.
• Strong Electrical and Mechanical aptitude required to support Wire Harness assembly and Control Panel assembly
• Ability to provide hands‑on production support with knowledge of appropriate processes for routing and installation of Wire Harnesses and the building of test equipment and product assembly which include electronic and mechanical components.
• ERP/MRP, routing and BOM structure, UL508A recommended
• Must have strong communication skills to communicate with other team members
• Ability to lift 50lbs as needed

• Ability to stand, sit, and perform repetitive work for long periods of time
• Highly organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must have a positive attitude with a customer appreciation mentality
• Attention to detail with the ability to problem solve

Timberline Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.