Manufacturing Engineer

Link Manufacturing, Ltd.; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Link Manufacturing, Ltd. is seeking a manufacturing/industrial engineer to advance lean processes at our Sioux Center facility. You will apply Kaizen principles, develop cost estimates, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, and throughput.

Responsibilities include maintaining PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Standard Work, as well as contributing to product design for manufacturability and cost-effective production.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with metal fabrication and Kaizen.
• Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and grow.
• Strong problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to improve product quality and productivity.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation for production processes and equipment (PFMEAs, Control Plans, Standard Work).
• Provide Design for Manufacturing input to support product and process development.
• Develop process improvement plans and capital equipment proposals to improve safety, quality, cost, productivity and delivery.
• Lead kaizen initiatives to improve quality, efficiency and utilization.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Process Improvement

Attention to Detail

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Industrial Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

BOMs

Standard Work

Job description

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.