Manufacturing Engineer: Process & Tooling Innovator

Precision Inc; Pella (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision, Inc. in Pella, IA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance production by developing efficient processes, tooling, and layouts on the shop floor. You will contribute to quality, safety, and cost improvements while supporting new product introductions.

You will lead cross-functional projects, collaborate with operations, quality, and supply chain, and translate data into actionable improvements, documentation, and standardized work instructions.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving with focus on continuous improvement and practical implementation.
• Experience in manufacturing methods, quality practices, and CAD tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Proven organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and meeting deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and related software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes to enhance quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Design and implement tooling, fixtures, layouts, and equipment to support production.
• Lead process development, cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage projects from concept through completion, including large-scale efforts.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve issues and drive improvements.
• Provide hands-on support on the manufacturing floor and troubleshoot production challenges.
• Document and standardize processes, work instructions, and preventive maintenance procedures.

Skills

Problem solving

Manufacturing methods

CAD tools

Communication

Organization & time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

3+ years manufacturing/industrial/quality/process engineering

2+ years process tooling/fixturing/workstation layout

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

DraftSight

Job description

Precision, Inc. in Pella, IA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance production by developing efficient processes, tooling, and layouts on the shop floor. You will contribute to quality, safety, and cost improvements while supporting new product introductions.

You will lead cross-functional projects, collaborate with operations, quality, and supply chain, and translate data into actionable improvements, documentation, and standardized work instructions.