Manufacturing Engineer: Tooling & Process Optimizer

Efcoforms; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Life and AD&D Insurance

401k Options

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

10 Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

SwapLoader seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support the production of SwapLoader hook-lift systems and related equipment through process improvement, quality engineering, tooling design, and manufacturing optimization. The role acts as a technical expert on product design, manufacturing processes, hydraulics, and field performance.

You will collaborate with engineering and production to enhance manufacturability, safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction while addressing warranty concerns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field required.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing or a related industry.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of life-safety practices and environmental compliance regulations.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement weld fixtures, assembly fixtures, jigs, tooling, and manufacturing aids.
• Design and improve material handling systems, carts, lifting devices, storage solutions, and workstations.
• Manage tooling and equipment improvement projects from concept through implementation.
• Collaborate with production teams to improve ergonomics, safety, quality, and productivity.
• Work with vendors and internal teams to source and deploy tooling and production equipment.
• Execute quality improvement projects involving welded structures, hydraulic systems, machined components, and final assembly.
• Investigate manufacturing defects, weld quality concerns, hydraulic performance issues, warranty claims, and customer feedback.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions using structured problem-solving methods and advanced tools, including CMM (Faro) inspection.
• Develop process controls, inspection plans, and quality standards.
• Monitor and report quality metrics related to reliability, dimensional accuracy, weld quality, and hydraulic performance.
• Partner with Engineering and Production to improve manufacturability and reduce recurring issues.
• Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of all SwapLoader products, including welded structures, hydraulic systems, mechanical assemblies, installation methods, and field operation.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for investigating product, manufacturing, assembly, and warranty-related concerns.
• Travel to customer, dealer, and distributor locations as needed to evaluate field failures and diagnose root causes.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Job description

SwapLoader seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support the production of SwapLoader hook-lift systems and related equipment through process improvement, quality engineering, tooling design, and manufacturing optimization. The role acts as a technical expert on product design, manufacturing processes, hydraulics, and field performance.

You will collaborate with engineering and production to enhance manufacturability, safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction while addressing warranty concerns.