Manufacturing Engineer

Klöckner & Co SE; Paton Township (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health insurance – Medical/Prescripton

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Wellness Stipend

Paid Life insurance

Paid Short / Long-Term Disability

Adoption Assistance (Financial)

Adoption & Fertility NavigationSupport

Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount

Job summary

Klöckner & Co SE in Paton Township, IA seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to design, improve, and sustain production processes for high-quality, cost-efficient output. You will link product design with manufacturing, apply lean principles, upgrade machinery, and support from prototype to full-scale production.

The role emphasizes process optimization, equipment validation, and cross-functional collaboration with design, R&D, and leadership teams, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks or AutoCAD), PLC programming, and automation systems (robotics/sensors).
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and root-cause analysis techniques.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem solving, project management, and communication abilities.

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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Robotics and sensors

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PLC programming

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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