Manufacturing Engineer: Tooling, Quality & Reliability

SwapLoader USA, Ltd.; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

SwapLoader USA, Ltd. in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead tooling design, process improvements, and quality initiatives for swap-loader products. The role focuses on safety, reliability, and manufacturability, with onsite work at our Des Moines headquarters.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain to optimize production, support field operations, and drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret technical drawings.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement weld fixtures, assembly fixtures, jigs, tooling, and production aids.
• Improve material handling, workstations, and ergonomics.
• Lead tooling and equipment improvements from concept to implementation.
• Investigate defects, perform root cause analysis, and champion corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production to improve manufacturability and quality.
• Travel to customer sites as needed for field support.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMM Faro

Welding fixtures design

Measurement tools

Job description

SwapLoader USA, Ltd. in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead tooling design, process improvements, and quality initiatives for swap-loader products. The role focuses on safety, reliability, and manufacturability, with onsite work at our Des Moines headquarters.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain to optimize production, support field operations, and drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions across projects.