Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Doherty Staffing Solutions; Cresco (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Doherty Staffing Solutions is partnering with a leading manufacturing company in Cresco, IA to hire a Senior Manufacturing Engineer. This role provides key technical expertise in process development, troubleshooting, equipment implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative problem solver with strong manufacturing engineering experience and a passion for driving operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and controls systems in a production setting.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects through all phases to drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and work instructions while supporting daily production needs.
• Develop and implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Research, evaluate, and implement new manufacturing technologies, including equipment testing, installation, and startup support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex manufacturing challenges and provide training on new processes and equipment.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

Job description

Doherty Staffing Solutions is partnering with a leading manufacturing company in Cresco, IA to hire a Senior Manufacturing Engineer. This role provides key technical expertise in a dynamic engineering environment focused on process development, troubleshooting, equipment implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative problem solver with strong manufacturing engineering experience and a passion for driving operational excellence.

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What You'll Do as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer:

• Lead engineering projects through all phases, driving improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and work instructions while supporting daily production needs
• Develop and implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles
• Research, evaluate, and implement new manufacturing technologies, including equipment testing, installation, and startup support
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex manufacturing challenges and provide training on new processes and equipment

What You Need to Bring to the Senior Manufacturing Engineer role:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• Minimum of 5 years of professional engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and controls systems in a production setting
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

This Company Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Additional company-provided benefits and employee programs