Manufacturing Engineer I: Tooling & Process Improvement

New-Leader-Manufacturing; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New-Leader-Manufacturing in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to provide production and manufacturing support. The role focuses on tooling, fixture design, machinery maintenance, cost analysis, and the implementation and documentation of process improvements.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Agricultural Engineering with at least four years of relevant experience, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks), GD&T knowledge, and proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Agricultural Engineering with a minimum of four (4) years of experience as a manufacturing engineer, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Hands-on experience with production equipment and knowledge of equipment capabilities is preferred.
• Experience with low to medium volume tooling and fixture design, implementation, and maintenance is required. Familiarity with inspection methods, along with solid troubleshooting skills, is required.
• Significant experience with Computer Aided Design software (SolidWorks preferred) in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates, designs, and leads the implementation of production tooling, jigs and fixtures with an emphasis on maximizing utilization, efficiency of capital equipment, quality, and product throughput.
• Leads manufacturing projects related to tooling, equipment, and processes. Suggests design features of new product introduction to aid in manufacturing.
• Provides technical expertise and leadership to ensure that shop floor problems are resolved based on sound engineering concepts.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T

Troubleshooting

ERP systems

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Agricultural Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Visio

MS Access

Job description

New-Leader-Manufacturing in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to provide production and manufacturing support. The role focuses on tooling, fixture design, machinery maintenance, cost analysis, and the implementation and documentation of process improvements.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Agricultural Engineering with at least four years of relevant experience, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks), GD&T knowledge, and proficiency