Manufacturing Engineer - Automation, PLC & Lean Improvement

Image Associates Inc.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Image Associates Inc., a Northern Iowa manufacturing company, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with a background in equipment manufacturability, automation, 5S, and process improvement. You will determine machinery and power requirements, work on capital equipment projects, develop PLC control systems, and analyze production metrics to identify improvements.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering and at least three years’ experience with complex production machinery.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or equivalent.
• Three years’ experience with a manufacturing company that uses complex production machinery to make durable metal products.
• Ability to read and develop drawings in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Inventor.
• Experience with manufacturing processes including grinding, turning, cutting, milling, NC/CNC machinery and programming languages.
• Knowledge of OSHA and other safety codes regarding powered industrial vehicles and heavy machinery.
• Excellent communication and ability to motivate and train employees.

Responsibilities

• Using your background in manufacturing engineering, determine machinery and power requirements to meet production volumes.
• Work on capital equipment projects.
• Develop PLC control systems, including some programming.
• Analyze production metrics to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate designs for manufacturability, manage engineering change requests and notices.
• Implement Lean initiatives, track and forecast costs to maintain budget control.
• Work with end users on changes to existing equipment or new installations.
• Work with technicians and contractors on equipment installations, with some overnight travel.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Lean & 5S

PLC programming

Automation

Data analysis

Education

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

NC/CNC machinery

Job description

Image Associates Inc., a Northern Iowa manufacturing company, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with a background in equipment manufacturability, automation, 5S, and process improvement. You will determine machinery and power requirements, work on capital equipment projects, develop PLC control systems, and analyze production metrics to identify improvements.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering and at least three years’ experience with complex production machinery.