Manufacturing Engineer

iRiS Recruiting Solutions; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

iRiS Recruiting Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Waterloo, IA. This on-site role focuses on improving processes, implementing new equipment, and solving problems that boost safety, quality, and efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in manufacturing engineering and experience with DOE, FMEA, SPC, AutoCAD or SolidWorks, and a track record in continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Process improvement and continuous improvement expertise.
• Experience with DOE, FMEA, SPC, or similar quality tools.
• AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact improvement projects from idea to implementation.
• Work closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Influence how products are made—not just maintain the status quo.
• Long-term growth in a stable manufacturing environment.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Process Engineering

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Continuous Improvement

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMS

Industrial Automation

Lean Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

Tools

AutoCAD

SOLIDWORKS

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer Waterloo, Iowa, United States (On-site) The best manufacturing engineers don’t just keep production running—they find better ways to do it. We’re looking for an engineer who enjoys improving processes, implementing new equipment, and solving problems that make a measurable impact on safety, quality, and efficiency.

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Process improvement and continuous improvement expertise
• Experience with DOE, FMEA, SPC, or similar quality tools
• AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks experience
• Industrial automation experience is a plus

If you enjoy making good manufacturing processes even better, let’s connect. Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Industry ManufacturingIndustrial Machinery ManufacturingWood Product Manufacturing Employment Type Full-time Skills Manufacturing EngineeringProcess EngineeringStatistical Process Control (SPC)AutoCADContinuous ImprovementFailure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)Industrial AutomationSOLIDWORKSLean ManufacturingRoot Cause Analysis

Why This Opportunity?

• Lead high-impact improvement projects from idea to implementation
• Work closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams
• Influence how products are made—not just maintain the status quo
• Long-term growth in a stable manufacturing environment