Manufacturing Engineer: DFM, BOM & Process Optimization

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Mediapolis (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Afinitas, based in Mediapolis, IA, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain manufacturing processes, BOMs, routings, and specifications. You will work with engineering to optimize manufacturability, quality, and cost targets, while supporting design for manufacturing and process improvements.

The role involves collaboration across departments, managing drawings, and ensuring BOM accuracy, with travel to customer plants as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering or related field.
• 2+ years in manufacturing engineering, BOM management, and coordination.
• Experience with CAD and ERP software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain BOMs and manufacturing routings.
• Collaborate with engineering on design for manufacturability and cost targets.
• Support machining operations and outsource item routing.
• Maintain drawing updates and engineering BOM controls.
• Assist in cost control and project cost management.

Skills

BOM management

Engineering coordination

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD

ERP systems

Job description

Afinitas, based in Mediapolis, IA, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and maintain manufacturing processes, BOMs, routings, and specifications. You will work with engineering to optimize manufacturability, quality, and cost targets, while supporting design for manufacturing and process improvements.

The role involves collaboration across departments, managing drawings, and ensuring BOM accuracy, with travel to customer plants as needed.