Manufacturing Engineer I — Process Improvement & Projects

Great Dane; Wayne (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Dental, vision, and medical benefits

Retirement programs and 401(k) with ER

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Great Dane is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development and implementation of capital projects within our manufacturing environments. You will collaborate with Plant and Branch Operations to anticipate and resolve issues and will help develop efficient manufacturing processes.

The role spans multiple levels of responsibility, with scope to lead and mentor other engineers, drive cost reductions, and improve safety and quality across our facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial or mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, including asset justification and plant layout.
• Analytical problem solving and strong communication skills.
• Understanding of compliance regulations and codes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates maintenance and repair services for plan locations.
• Follows manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures, requesting special services as needed.
• Conducts plant visits to assist with project planning and process improvement.
• Provides manufacturing engineering information to customers.
• Develops manufacturing processes for various levels (I–V) of engineering responsibilities.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Capital Projects

Process Development

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Great Dane is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development and implementation of capital projects within our manufacturing environments. You will collaborate with Plant and Branch Operations to anticipate and resolve issues and will help develop efficient manufacturing processes.

The role spans multiple levels of responsibility, with scope to lead and mentor other engineers, drive cost reductions, and improve safety and quality across our facilities.