Manufacturing Process Engineer — Lean, Automation & Impact

Kloeckner Metals - Americas; Paton Township (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health insurance – Medical/Prescrip/DS

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Wellness Stipend

Paid Life insurance

Paid Short / Long-Term Disability

Adoption Assistance (Financial)

Adoption & Fertility NavigationSupport

Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals - Americas is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, improve, and sustain production processes, delivering high-quality products efficiently, safely, and at optimal cost. The role links product design to manufacturing, applying new technologies and Lean principles to resolve equipment issues and streamline workflows.

You will upgrade machinery, define production methods, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with design, R&D, and leadership to move products from

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, or electrical engineering.
• Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks or AutoCAD), PLC programming, and automation systems.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, project management, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process Improvement: Evaluate and refine production methods to boost efficiency, minimize waste, and reduce costs.
• Production Planning: Develop workflows, arrange equipment layouts, and establish assembly processes for new and existing products.
• Technical Support & Troubleshooting: Diagnose and fix equipment problems while addressing production bottlenecks.
• Quality Control: Create and maintain quality standards, including testing and inspection procedures.
• Equipment Management: Identify, install, and validate new manufacturing equipment.
• Collaboration: Partner with design, R&D, and leadership teams to move products from prototype to full-scale production.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all processes meet health, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing / Industrial / Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PLC programming

Automation systems

Robotics and sensors

Job description

Kloeckner Metals - Americas is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, improve, and sustain production processes, delivering high-quality products efficiently, safely, and at optimal cost. The role links product design to manufacturing, applying new technologies and Lean principles to resolve equipment issues and streamline workflows.

You will upgrade machinery, define production methods, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with design, R&D, and leadership to move products from