Manufacturing Engineer

Hearth & Home Technologies; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k with 6% company match

Health Care including medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

Hearth & Home Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer-New Product Development in Mount Pleasant, IA. The position focuses on executing manufacturing readiness for new products, optimizing production processes, and implementing quality controls. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in manufacturing engineering or related field and 4 years of relevant experience.

Benefits include health care, paid time off, and a 401k with match. The company values diversity and is committed to creating an accessible environment for applicants.

Qualifications

• 4 years of related experience.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite, including Excel and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Execute manufacturing readiness for new product launches.
• Build processes to optimize production capability.
• Implement quality control strategies.
• Lead automation and process improvement projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project leadership

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Job description

Engineering Mt. Pleasant, Iowa

Salary: USD 67000 - 84000 Annually

Position at Hearth & Home Technologies, LLC

Hearth & Home Technologies is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer-New Product Development, to join our Fireplaces Business Unit in Mt. Pleasant, IA. We are the nation’s leading manufacturer and supplier of hearth products, including a wide variety of gas, electric, wood and pellet burning fireplaces, inserts, stoves, and accessories. Headquartered in Lakeville, Minnesota, with distribution around the world, our innovative approach is supported by a business unit structure that allows us to develop and market products with a strong focus on customers’ needs.

The Fireplaces Business Unit is one of our key business units within Hearth & Home Technologies, featuring leading brands such as Heat & Glo, Majestic, Heatilator, and more.

This position has core hours of Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:20 PM.

We are not accepting any candidates requiring company sponsorship to legally work in the United States. No agency candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Partners in the execution of manufacturing readiness for new product launches, supporting the business and ensuring alignment across process, equipment, and production requirements.
• Builds robust, scalable processes and material product costing to optimize production capability and protect margin at launch.
• Champions ergonomic innovation within process design, reducing risk while improving operator productivity and ease of use.
• Implements mistake-proofing and quality control strategies at the source, minimizing variation and ensuring first-pass yield success.
• Accelerates launch performance through automation and process improvement projects, driving efficiency gains.
• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4 years of related experience.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite, primarily Excel, Project, Outlook and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.

Skills and Abilities

• Must be organized, ability to prioritize, and manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to influence and adapt to continuous improvement driven change.
• Proven project leadership.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and think strategically.i>
• Work with cross functional teams and leaders.
• Ability to exceed customer expectations.
• Primarily in a Manufacturing facility with split focus between an office environment and the production floor.
• Periodic work outside core business hours may be required during key business projects.

Working at Hearth & Home you can expect these benefits

• Paid Time Off prorated based on start date.
• 8 Paid Holidays based on start date.
• 401k with 6% company match.
• Health Care including medical, dental, and vision.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, and Retirement Benefits). Hearth & Home Technologies benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Our company endeavors to make www.hearthnhome.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 952-985-6000 or via email at [e-mail]. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.