Manufacturing Engineer

Link Manufacturing; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Link Manufacturing in Sioux Center, IA is seeking a process/production engineer to drive manufacturing improvements. This role follows a Monday – Friday schedule, with emphasis on Lean principles, PFMEA, control plans, and standard work to deliver high-quality products.

Join a team that values respect, teamwork and integrity, and play a key role in cost reduction, safety and on-time delivery while developing processes and BOMs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering preferred or 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Metal fabrication, Lean Manufacturing, and Kaizen experience preferred, along with experience establishing production standards, equipment and process development.
• Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Using Lean Manufacturing principles proactively identifies and executes significant improvements to product quality and productivity through changes in production processes, people processes, and manufacturing systems.
• Maintains up-to-date documentation for the production processes and equipment, including PFMEAs, Control Plans, Standard Work, Production Layouts, as well as relevant policies and procedures.
• Provides Design for Manufacturing input to support the Product and Process Design and Development Process needed to assure high-quality products and processes.
• Develop process improvement plans and capital equipment proposals that will improve safety, quality, cost, productivity and delivery performance.
• Develops accurate production cost estimates to guide decision making.
• Develops and maintains BOMs and routings that accurately reflect material and production costs.
• Efficiently processes Non-Production Shop Orders to support new product development and other non-standard production needs.
• Works with quality and production departments to resolve customer quality issues following corrective and preventive action process.
• Leads and participates in Quality Product Audits and Manufacturing Process Audits.
• Leads and participates in kaizen initiatives to improve quality, efficiency and utilization.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned by the organization.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Production standards

Process improvement

PFMEA documentation

Standard Work

Education

Bachelor of Science (Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Eng)

Job description

About Link

At Link, our goal is to be a healthy organization that is great to work for, do business with, and to own. We believe our people make the difference, and we’re committed to creating a workplace built on respect, teamwork, and integrity.

Schedule

Monday – Friday

About Link

At Link, our goal is to be a healthy organization that is great to work for, do business with, and to own. We believe our people make the difference, and we’re committed to creating a workplace built on respect, teamwork, and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering preferred or 3+ years of relevant experience.


• Metal fabrication, Lean Manufacturing, and Kaizen experience preferred, along with experience establishing production standards, equipment and process development.


• Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and grow.

Requirements

• Using Lean Manufacturing principles proactively identifies and executes significant improvements to product quality and productivity through changes in production processes, people processes, and manufacturing systems.


• Maintains up-to-date documentation for the production processes and equipment, including PFMEAs, Control Plans, Standard Work, Production Layouts, as well as relevant policies and procedures.


• Provides Design for Manufacturing input to support the Product and Process Design and Development Process needed to assure high-quality products and processes.


• Develop process improvement plans and capital equipment proposals that will improve safety, quality, cost, productivity and delivery performance.


• Develops accurate production cost estimates to guide decision making.


• Develops and maintains BOMs and routings that accurately reflect material and production costs.


• Efficiently processes Non-Production Shop Orders to support new product development and other non-standard production needs.


• Works with quality and production departments to resolve customer quality issues following corrective and preventive action process.


• Leads and participates in Quality Product Audits and Manufacturing Process Audits.


• Leads and participates in kaizen initiatives to improve quality, efficiency and utilization.


• Performs other duties as requested or assigned by the organization.

Why Join Link?

• The opportunity to influence safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction every day


• Make a direct impact on manufacturing excellence through continuous improvement and innovation


• Work with cross-functional teams to launch new products and improve operations


• A culture that values servanthood—leading with humility and putting people first


• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and career advancement


• A team-oriented environment where diversity, collaboration, and ideas drive success

Our Promise

At Link, we are committed to delivering great products, superior service, outstanding quality, and on-time delivery to every customer—while never compromising our integrity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Link is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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