Manufacturing Engineer

Cyclonaire- Pneumatic Conveying Solutions; York (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA with company contribution

FSA

401(k) + Roth

Life & AD&D insurance

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Cyclonaire in York, Nebraska is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer 1 to help identify opportunities, solve problems, reduce waste, and improve manufacturing efficiency. You will work across the organization, use data, and turn ideas into practical improvements.

You’ll analyze processes, apply Lean and Six Sigma, develop solutions, monitor KPIs, and train teams on continuous improvement. This hands-on role offers exposure to both office and manufacturing environments with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with or knowledge of process improvement and optimization.
• Ability to collect, interpret, and use data to drive decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with people across different teams and functions.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions and solve problems.
• Project management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
• Use Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to evaluate processes and performance.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement solutions that improve productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to turn improvement ideas into sustainable processes.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to measure process effectiveness and results.
• Support quality initiatives, including testing and inspection processes.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects across the organization.
• Develop standard operating procedures, work instructions, and process flowcharts.
• Train and coach employees on continuous improvement principles and practices.
• Help teams successfully navigate and adopt process changes.
• Identify and share best practices that support Cyclonaire's continued growth.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer 1

Operations | Full-Time | Onsite - York, Nebraska

Monday-Friday | 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Make Things Better. See the Impact.

Do you enjoy looking at a process and thinking, "There has to be a better way to do this"? Cyclonaire is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer 1 to join our Operations team in York, Nebraska. In this role, you'll work directly with teams across the organization to identify opportunities, solve problems, reduce waste, improve quality, and help make our manufacturing processes more efficient. This is an opportunity to do more than analyze processes from behind a desk. You'll spend time where the work happens, collaborate with the people doing it every day, use data to understand problems, and help turn ideas into practical improvements.

If you're analytical, curious, collaborative, and energized by continuous improvement, we'd like to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze manufacturing processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities
• Use Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to evaluate processes and performance
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement
• Develop and implement solutions that improve productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost
• Partner with cross-functional teams to turn improvement ideas into sustainable processes
• Develop and monitor KPIs to measure process effectiveness and results
• Support quality initiatives, including testing and inspection processes
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects across the organization
• Develop standard operating procedures, work instructions, and process flowcharts
• Train and coach employees on continuous improvement principles and practices
• Help teams successfully navigate and adopt process changes
• Identify and share best practices that support Cyclonaire's continued growth

These responsibilities reflect the position's focus on process analysis, quality, continuous improvement, performance metrics, training, change management, cost analysis, and documentation.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with or knowledge of process improvement and optimization
• Ability to collect, interpret, and use data to drive decisions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with people across different teams and functions
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions and solve problems
• Strong organization, prioritization, and time-management skillsAbility to influence change and build productive working relationships
• Project management experience is a plus

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who doesn't just identify a problem—you enjoy working with others to find a better solution and help make it stick.

Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship. Cyclonaire is not currently established to support sponsorship.

How We Work at Cyclonaire

• We can't be awesome without doing something hard
• An attitude of ownership
• It takes a team
• Do the right thing

If these values sound like the way you want to work, you may be a great fit for Cyclonaire.

Why Cyclonaire?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a superb company contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) and Roth retirement options with company matching
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and build your career with an established Nebraska manufacturer

Location & Schedule

York, Nebraska - Onsite

Full-Time | Salary Exempt

Monday-Friday | 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

You'll work in both a clean, climate-controlled office and manufacturing environment, giving you the opportunity to work directly with the processes and people you're helping improve. Travel may occasionally be required.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're someone who sees opportunities where others see obstacles—and you enjoy using data, collaboration, and problem-solving to make things better, we want to hear from you.

Cyclonaire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.