Manufacturing Engineer – Machining / Tooling / Production

Cube Hub Inc.; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cube Hub Inc. in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II for a 12-month contract. You will plan, coordinate, and perform manufacturing engineering work supporting machining, sheet metal, and tool design processes.

The role requires teamwork to improve processes while meeting safety, quality, and cost goals. You will analyze manufacturing information to define methods, equipment, and tooling; design and improve processes; support product development and supplier coordination; manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing or related engineering field.
• Experience in planning, coordinating, and improving manufacturing processes.
• Ability to develop and apply engineering specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage work within a project schedule.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and perform manufacturing engineering work for machining, sheet metal, and tooling.
• Analyze information to define methods, equipment, and tooling to support production.
• Design and continuously improve manufacturing processes and systems for cost and quality.
• Coordinate feasibility testing and support solution development and validation.
• Support engineering standards, specifications, and supplier coordination.
• Inspect and improve equipment, installations, and processes to meet requirements.
• Identify process shortcomings and implement improvements through change management.
• Collaborate with suppliers, subcontractors, and external resources per project plans.
• Support product development with manufacturing insights and solutions.
• Manage assigned engineering activities within project schedules and goals.

Skills

Machining

Sheet metal

Tooling

Equipment

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

12 months contract ; 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