Manufacturing Engineer II - Factory Engineering

Mindlance

Waterloo, IA

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SKILLS

Analysis Skills, AutoCAD, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Capital Budgeting, Capital Equipment, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Distribution Services, Documentation Plan, Electricity, Engineering Software, Ergonomics, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Industrial Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Operations Management, Order/Customer Fulfillment, PTC Creo, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Design, Production Support, Production Systems, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, SAP, Safety/Work Safety, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Vendor/Supplier Quality Management, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Waterloo, IA

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MAJOR PURPOSE:Plans, coordinates, and performs manufacturing engineering work for a project or process. Operates in a team environment within either the enterprise product delivery process or the enterprise order fulfillment process. At this level, projects are of moderate scope and responsibility or may be a significant portion of a major and diverse project or process; decisions are made within established guidelines and may be reviewed by supervisors and/or managers. May assign, coordinate and review portions of the work for support personnel, contractors and suppliers. MAJOR DUTIES: Description of the major duties performed in this job. * Establishes routings, methods, layouts, tools, costs, methods documentation, quality plans and labor standards for revisions to current operations and/or new parts or programs of moderate scope. * Provides support and trouble shooting for current operations. Investigates, gathers and analyze data and implement solutions. * Innovates and implements cost reduction, quality, safety and ergonomic improvement ideas of moderate scope. * Applies electronic tools across a broad range of applications, including e-builds, modeling and simulations. * Develops and implements plans to support lean manufacturing through the Deere Production System of moderate scope. Designs operations layouts. Improves material flow and material presentation. * Leads team studies related to capacity, energy, productivity and efficiency of moderate scope. * Leads analysis, development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and technology. * Analyzes and makes modifications to existing performance pay plans; assists in development of baseline data for new performance pay plans.

Position Title: PDP ME Assembly

Specific Position Requirements: Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Waterloo, IA (onsite; may travel locally for meetings)
Shift: 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.
Bill Rate:
" Recent Graduates: ***/hour
" Candidates with 2+ years of relevant experience: ***/hour
Visa Sponsorship: Not available now or in the future.

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.

EEO:

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

Manufacturing Engineer II - Factory Engineering

Mindlance

Waterloo, IA

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