Manufacturing Engineer: Wire Harness & Panel Assembly

Timberline Manufacturing; Marion (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Timberline Manufacturing in Marion, IA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive production, testing and quality initiatives. You will design testing programs for wire harness and control panel assemblies, lead process-improvement projects, and develop clear work instructions to support assembly builds.

The role requires a 4-year degree in a related field, hands-on problem solving, and strong communication to coordinate with suppliers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of related experience.
• Ability to interpret drawings for wire harness and panel assemblies.
• Knowledge of CAD and testing methods.

Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate testing programs for wire harness and control panel assemblies.
• Lead process-improvement and defect-reduction projects.
• Create work instructions and reference documents for production.
• Interpret data and customer specifications to guide builds.
• Coordinate daily tasks with other engineering resources.
• Support outside vendors for onboarding and issue resolution.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Production scheduling

Communication

Electrical & mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

4-year degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Arcadia

Job description

Timberline Manufacturing in Marion, IA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive production, testing and quality initiatives. You will design testing programs for wire harness and control panel assemblies, lead process-improvement projects, and develop clear work instructions to support assembly builds.

The role requires a 4-year degree in a related field, hands-on problem solving, and strong communication to coordinate with suppliers and internal teams.