Manufacturing Engineer

Interstates; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO & Holidays

401k matching

Pay for performance bonuses

HSA contributions

Regular business hours

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Interstates in Iowa is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvements across our manufacturing operations. You will partner with Engineering, Production, Safety, Supply Chain, and Innovation to optimize workflows and ensure products are designed and built for manufacturability, quality, and safety.

You will analyze and redesign layouts, lead Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen initiatives, develop work instructions, and support equipment upgrades to boost productivity and reduce costs while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience; Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with process improvement, quality systems, PPAP, and prototyping.
• Proficiency with PTC Creo, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret technical documentation.
• Knowledge of electrical components, electrical terminology, and applicable codes is preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to support multiple manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Design and optimize production layouts, equipment, and workflows to maximize efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure new products are designed for efficient manufacturing.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen principles.
• Develop manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and training materials for production teams.
• Evaluate manufacturing equipment, recommend capital improvements, and support equipment implementation and maintenance.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve production issues.
• Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Safety, Supply Chain, and Innovation teams to achieve production goals.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

PTC Creo

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Take Charge of Your Career at Interstates

At Interstates, we don't just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we're doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you're bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you'll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you'll feel at home here.

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for improving manufacturing processes, increasing production efficiency, and supporting the development of innovative solutions across our manufacturing operations. This role partners with Engineering, Production, Safety, Supply Chain, and Innovation teams to optimize workflows, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure products are designed and built for manufacturability, quality, and safety.

What You'll Do

• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Design and optimize production layouts, equipment, and workflows to maximize efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure new products are designed for efficient manufacturing.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen principles.
• Develop manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and training materials for production teams.
• Evaluate manufacturing equipment, recommend capital improvements, and support equipment implementation and maintenance.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve production issues.
• Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Safety, Supply Chain, and Innovation teams to achieve production goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience; Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with process improvement, quality systems, PPAP, and prototyping.
• Proficiency with PTC Creo, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret technical documentation.
• Knowledge of electrical components, electrical terminology, and applicable codes is preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to support multiple manufacturing facilities.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short and long-term disability
• Paid time off and Holidays
• Matching 401k program
• Pay for performance bonuses.
• HSA contributions
• Regular Business Hours
• Flexible work schedule

What You Should Know Before You Apply

Interstates may collect personal information as part of your job application, such as your contact details, work history, education, and any information you provide. This information is used only for recruitment, to evaluate your candidacy, and to meet legal requirements. For details about our privacy practices and your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please see our Privacy Policy. By applying, you acknowledge that you have reviewed this notice.

Interstates is an EEO provider and offers a drug-free workplace. Employment at Interstates is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.