Manufacturing Engineer II

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

Job summary

VT Industries, Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and at least 3 years of related work experience in manufacturing processes. This role involves overseeing technical development, improving manufacturing procedures, and using tools like CAD.

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, great problem-solving skills, and must thrive in team environments. Responsibilities include managing projects, communicating progress, and ensuring quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years related work experience is required.
• 5 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical development in assigned processes.
• Support and improve manufacturing processes.
• Communicate project progress to all levels of the company.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Technical proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD (Autocad and Solidworks)

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Responsibilities

• Coordinates efforts to design, develop, and validate manufacturing processes using tools such as Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and capability analysis.
• Support and oversee technical development in assigned processes
• Research, justify, plan, purchase and coordinate installation of processes and equipment
• Coordinate efforts to plan, design, develop and validate manufacturing processes and improvements to existing process using engineering methods.
• Support Production and maintenance operations
• Improve Processes and Eliminate Waste in Key Constraint Areas
• Improve Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Delivery in All Departments
• Drive Measurable Continuous Improvement
• Determine potential savings and calculate ROI for projects
• Understand and apply Ergonomics requirements to eliminate work hazards and improve work safety
• Communicate projects and progress to all levels of the company
• Utilize data and analysis tools to measure and drive quality initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Professional Characteristics

• Accepts responsibility, holds himself/herself accountable for performance
• Self-starter, who takes initiative and possesses a strong work ethic
• Creative problem solver, visionary, detail-oriented, solutions-focused
• High aptitude in learning new technology, systems, processes
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Team player throughout the organization
• High level of integrity, sincerity, and honesty
• Business-oriented, client-service mindset

Preferred Behaviors

• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or 5+ Years in technical role
• A minimum of 3+ years related work experience is required, 5 years of manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Demonstrated ability to be hands‑on and ready to delve into projects to accomplish the company’s strategic goals
• Experience working with process manufacturing
• Capability of managing projects on time and within budget
• Experience with CAD (Autocad and Solidworks), MS Office and Project
• Experience with industrial automation preferred
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and analytical skills
• Ability to drive and lead change
• All team members are expected to follow the Code of Conduct to the highest standards as well as to adhere to the Attendance Policy of VT Industries

Physical Requirements

Tolerance for sitting long periods of time. Possess finger dexterity to write, type, and use a calculator. Maintain adequate vision to view small print and computer terminal. Ability to speak and hear, walk throughout facilities with occasional moderate lifting (50 pounds), stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching with hands and arms required. Ability to travel between multiple facilities as required to perform core job duties. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Ability to climb up or down ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. Ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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