Manufacturing/Process Engineer

We Do The Search; Decorah (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

We Do The Search seeks a Manufacturing/Process Engineer to develop, maintain, and improve production processes, focusing on stability, continuous improvement, and capital project support with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 4–7 years of hands-on experience in a production environment, Lean manufacturing experience, capital projects, and ability to travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or related field) required.
• 4–7 years of hands-on manufacturing or process engineering experience in a production environment.
• Experience in lean manufacturing.
• Experience with capital projects.
• Strong working knowledge of process capability, cycle time analysis, scrap reduction, and efficiency metrics.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining detailed work instructions, standard work, and process documentation.
• Experience supporting capital equipment installation, commissioning, and process validation activities.
• Must enjoy being hands-on working with production teams.
• Advanced problem-solving skills with practical application of root cause analysis methodologies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing data.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.
• Ability to travel up to 15% to support the needs of the business.

Skills

Process engineering

Lean manufacturing

Capital projects

Root cause analysis

Process documentation

Drawings interpretation

Cross-functional teamwork

Data analysis

Travel up to 15%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Summary of the Manufacturing/Process Engineer: The Manufacturing/Process Engineer will support the company's goals and vision by developing, maintaining, and improving production processes. This role focuses on process stability, continuous improvement, and capital project support while partnering with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to ensure efficient, safe, and repeatable manufacturing processes.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Manufacturing/Process Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or related field) required
• 4–7 years of hands-on manufacturing or process engineering experience in a production environment
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyze, improve, and sustain manufacturing processes
• Experience in lean manufacturing.
• Experience with capital projects.
• Strong working knowledge of process capability, cycle time analysis, scrap reduction, and efficiency metrics
• Proven experience developing and maintaining detailed work instructions, standard work, and process documentation
• Experience supporting capital equipment installation, commissioning, and process validation activities
• Must enjoy being hands-on working with production teams
• Advanced problem-solving skills with practical application of root cause analysis methodologies
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing data
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain
• Ability to travel up to 15% to support the needs of the business.