Manufacturing Engineer – Machining & Sheet Metal Fabrication

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom in Dubuque, IA seeks a Manufacturing Engineer II to plan, coordinate, and perform engineering work supporting machining, sheet metal, and tooling processes.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and improve processes, meet safety and quality standards, and manage projects from concept through implementation.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing engineering with machining or sheet metal.
• Ability to specify and apply technical engineering specs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with project schedules and change management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing information and define methods, steps, machinery needed to support production.
• Design and continuously improve manufacturing processes to meet cost and quality objectives.
• Develop engineering solutions and coordinate feasibility testing.
• Support the development and evaluation of engineering standards and specs.
• Inspect work and recommend actions to meet specs and regulatory requirements.
• Identify shortcomings and implement improvements through change management.
• Coordinate with suppliers and external resources per project plans.
• Support product development by analyzing customer needs and delivering manufacturing solutions.
• Manage assigned engineering activities within project plans.
• Provide technical support for engineering systems.

Skills

Machining

Sheet metal fabrication

Tooling

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering

Equivalent professional experience

Job description

Important information: To be immediately considered, please send an updated version of your resume to [e-mail].

Title: Manufacturing Engineer Fabrication

Pay Rate: $50 per hour

Duration: 12 months

Type – W2 contract (No C2C)

1st shift 6- 2:30 PM OT hours needed if requested. Metatarsal safety boots are required on their first day.

Visa sponsorship is not available, now or in the near future, for this position.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Manufacturing Engineer II located in Dubuque, IA, you will plan, coordinate, and perform manufacturing engineering work supporting machining, sheet metal, and tool design processes. You will work in a team environment to develop and improve manufacturing processes, equipment, and engineering solutions that meet established safety, quality, cost, and project requirements.

• Analyze manufacturing information and define the methods, process steps, machinery, tooling, and equipment needed to support production
• Design and continuously improve manufacturing processes and systems to achieve cost and quality objectives
• Develop engineering solutions and coordinate feasibility testing to support solution development and validation
• Support the development, application, and evaluation of engineering standards and specifications
• Inspect engineering work, equipment, installations, or structures and recommend corrective actions needed to meet specifications and regulatory requirements
• Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures and implement improvements through established change management processes
• Coordinate activities with suppliers, subcontractors, and other external resources in accordance with established project and contract management plans
• Support product development and engineering activities by analyzing customer needs and delivering appropriate manufacturing solutions
• Manage assigned engineering activities within established project plans, schedules, and goals
• Provide technical support and guidance to help others effectively use engineering and knowledge management systems

SKILL SET REQUIREMENTS

• Manufacturing engineering experience involving machining, sheet metal fabrication, tooling, equipment, or related manufacturing processes
• Ability to develop, implement, test, and improve engineering designs and manufacturing solutions
• Experience preparing and applying technical engineering specifications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex or conflicting information
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage work within an established project schedule
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with different audiences
• Ability to make timely decisions and remain accountable for commitments
• Knowledge of safe work systems, applicable policies, regulations, and risk-management practices
• Ability to work collaboratively with production teams, suppliers, contractors, and other engineering functions

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience designing or improving machining, sheet metal, tooling, or related manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose operational problems and implement practical engineering solutions
• Experience coordinating engineering work with suppliers, subcontractors, or other external partners
• Ability to develop feasibility testing approaches and evaluate engineering outcomes
• Experience creating clear technical specifications, engineering documentation, and reports
• Working knowledge of project management, contract management, costing, or budgeting
• A continuous-improvement mindset and the ability to identify inefficiencies in existing processes
• Ability to provide technical guidance and build alignment among stakeholders with different priorities

Education

• Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in one of the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline
• Equivalent manufacturing engineering education, training, and relevant professional experience