Manufacturing Engineer II

Title: Manufacturing Engineer II - Factory Engineering
Location: Waterloo, IA – 50703 (onsite; may travel locally for meetings)
Duration: 24 Months (possible extension)
1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM; must be open to short-term 3rd shift (2-3 months based on build schedules), overtime possible

Position Overview:

• Join our manufacturing engineering team supporting production operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• The engineer will spend approximately 50% of their time on the shop floor and may travel to other Waterloo facilities for training.
• After completing training, the role may involve operating a Gator for onsite duties.
• Business casual attire is required; metatarsal shoes/boots must be worn on the first day.

Responsibilities:

• Support manufacturing and distribution processes, quality improvement, tooling and tool design.
• Utilize computer-aided design and engineering tools (AutoCAD, Creo, etc.).
• Apply design for manufacturing principles; work on incentive pay systems and ergonomics.
• Participate in capital budgeting, equipment justification, and facility improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams; communicate effectively and solve problems.
• Execute and support continuous improvement projects.
• Adapt to line/process design changes, material flow/presentation, visual management, and cycle balancing.
• May operate a Gator onsite following successful completion of training.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proficiency in CAD/engineering software.
• Understanding of manufacturing/distribution processes and quality systems.
• Knowledge of tooling, tool design, and preventive maintenance.
• Experience with Design for manufacturing and ergonomics principles.
• Awareness of capital budgeting processes.
• Background in engineering (manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, power systems, etc.).
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• 2+ years in manufacturing engineering, product design, material flow, operations, supply management, or quality.
• 1+ years in line/process design, visual management, or material presentation.
• Experience with enterprise product delivery process (EPDP).
• Familiarity with SAP, Creo-view, AutoCAD, and MAAP.
• Demonstrated project management and continuous improvement success.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.

Software Proficiency:

• Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, AutoCAD, Creo, SAP.

Interview Process:

• Initial interviews conducted via Microsoft Teams, position works onsite.

Additional Information:

• Business casual dress code.
• Must wear metatarsal footwear from day one.