Manufacturing Engineer: Lean CAD‑Driven Metal Fabrication

Electrical Power Products, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Power Products, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to advance metal fabrication, create and improve manufacturing systems, and deliver precise drawings for products and fixtures. You will work in a high-mix, low-volume environment, ensuring safety, quality, and cost targets are met.

The role requires CAD proficiency, sheet metal experience, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and documentation throughout design and production stages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and other engineering software; 3+ years CAD experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings for errors or missing dimensions.
• Create internal drawings from customer specs.
• Develop sheet metal part models and drawings from 2D assemblies.
• Support device mounting and panel framing design.
• Ensure parts meet specifications and quality standards.
• Contribute to process development and documentation.

Skills

CAD experience

2D/3D CAD

Sheet metal design

Fabrication processes

Lean/Process improvement

Project management

Communication skills

Measurement & clearance

ISO/Quality systems

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

Bysoft

Job description

Electrical Power Products, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to advance metal fabrication, create and improve manufacturing systems, and deliver precise drawings for products and fixtures. You will work in a high-mix, low-volume environment, ensuring safety, quality, and cost targets are met.

The role requires CAD proficiency, sheet metal experience, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and documentation throughout design and production stages.