Manufacturing Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller; Mediapolis (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Afinitas, headquartered in St. Louis, is a global leader in robotic concrete pipe machinery and form equipment, with operations in Mediapolis, IA.

The Manufacturing Engineer will develop and maintain manufacturing processes, BOMs, routings, and engineering specifications to support design for manufacturing. This office-based role travels to customer plants and collaborates with engineering and other departments to ensure product quality, cost control, and manufacturability, while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with CAD/ERP software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering to implement and manage issue tracking for quality and revisions.
• Develop and maintain accurate BOMs and manufacturing routings.
• Support machining operations by routing outsourced items efficiently.
• Coordinate material disposition and expedite flow with cross-functional teams.
• Perform design-for-manufacturing reviews to ensure quality and manufacturability.
• Assist in DFM initiatives focusing on cost control.
• Create building instructions, jigs, and fixturing to support processes.
• Manage engineering BOM changes and drawing updates in production.
• Support product quality assurance processes.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing standards and specs with engineering.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing-related design challenges.
• Manage project cost control throughout design and manufacturing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field

Tools

CAD

ERP systems

Job description

Afinitas, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a global leader in equipment, forming systems, and essential accessory products that support transportation, water, and utility precast concrete infrastructure worldwide. We provide industry-leading production equipment; highly engineered formwork; and a broad portfolio of precast concrete, electrical, and construction accessories, along with structural products and systems designed for bridge, highway, and heavy construction applications. Afinitas is part of BW Forsyth Partners, LLC, the investment group of global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller, a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members, united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

Afinitas is Hiring!

Afinitas is the leading manufacturer of robotic concrete pipe machinery and form equipment located in Mediapolis, IA.

OVERVIEW

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining manufacturing processes, bill of materials (BOMs), routings, and engineering specifications. This role will work closely with the engineering department to support design for manufacturing, ensure product quality, develop standard part assemblies, and optimize manufacturing capabilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with engineering to implement and manage the Afinitas Issue Tracker for quality and engineering revision EVM projects
• Develop and maintain accurate Bill of Materials (BOMs) and manufacturing routings
• Support machining operations by identifying and routing outsourced items efficiently.
• Collaborate with other departments to determine the disposition of materials and expedite the flow of materials as needed; work with engineering in the substitution of materials as required.
• Conduct pre- and post-design/manufacturing reviews to ensure product quality and manufacturability
• Assist in design for manufacturing (DFM) initiatives, focusing on cost control and design-to-budget objectives
• Develop building instructions, jigs, and fixturing to support manufacturing processes
• Manage timely drawing updates and ensure engineering BOM changes are properly controlled in the manufacturing environment
• Support product quality assurance processes
• Coordinate with engineering to develop and maintain manufacturing standards and specifications
• Identify and resolve manufacturing-related design challenges
• Manage project cost control throughout the design and manufacturing processes

QUALIFICATIONS & ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, BOM management, and engineering coordination
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and product design principles
• Proficiency in engineering and manufacturing software (CAD, ERP systems)
• Experience with Bill of Materials (BOM) creation and management
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with design for manufacturing (DFM) principles
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is an office position associated with a manufacturing facility, with travel to customer plants. The employee must be able to correctly wear and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the employer when in manufacturing areas.

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company:

Afinitas