Manufacturing Engineer

Kloeckner Metals Corporation in; Paton Township (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Wellness Stipend

Paid Life insurance

Paid Short / Long-Term Disability

Adoption Assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer responsible for improving production processes and ensuring product quality. This role will link product design with manufacturing while applying new technologies and streamlining workflows.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field, experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, and methodologies like lean manufacturing and Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering required.
• Experience with CAD tools and automation systems is essential.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and refine production methods to boost efficiency.
• Develop workflows and arrange equipment layouts.
• Diagnose and fix equipment problems.
• Create and maintain quality standards.
• Identify and validate new manufacturing equipment.
• Partner with design and R&D teams to move products to production.
• Ensure processes meet health and safety requirements.

Skills

Process Improvement

Technical Support

Quality Control

Collaboration

Safety & Compliance

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PLC programming

Automation systems

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.

Manufacturing Engineer (Architecture)

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

Benefits

• 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
• Tuition reimbursement

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