Affinity Executive Search is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Waterloo

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Waterloo, Iowa

Salary: $75-100K

Job Summary of the Manufacturing Engineer: The Manufacturing Engineer is accountable for new process development for the production of existing products; design and fabrication of test fixtures; designs, develops, and/or purchases equipment to produce a quality and cost-effective product. This position is responsible for troubleshooting all machinery to produce a quality product in a cost-effective manner.

Qualifications of Manufacturing Engineer:

1. Be the technical expert for assembly in areas such as material strength, manufacturing processes, OSHA standards, electrical/pneumatic controls, fluid power, tool/fixture design and construction.
2. Responsible for obtaining quote requests for capital expenditures during the justification process to purchase a piece of equipment.
3. Maintain a close relationship with vendors and suppliers who sell or install manufacturing equipment.
4. Responsible for writing and updating processes to ensure proper methods of manufacturing.
5. Assist with product design of new/existing manufacturing processes and methods.
6. Responsible for training assistance on operation and preventative maintenance of installed equipment.

Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineer:

1. Be the technical expert for assembly processes including, but not limited to automatic assembly technology, PLC integration/programming, lean principles for reduction of waste, vision detection/programming, and value stream mapping.
2. Design and supervise the installation and building of production tools, fixtures, jigs, and workstations to improve safety, efficiency, reliability, and profit.
3. Manage projects and ensure they are kept within established budgets.
4. Assist in the monitoring of government requirements (EPA, OSHA, etc.) to ensure compliance with established standards.
5. Provide input on costs for cost-reduced products and set manufacturing standards for existing processes.
6. Make calculations to determine the feasibility of production projects to assure return on investment.
7. Design and supervise the installation of equipment and systems to improve efficiency and profitability.
8. Maintain manufacturing-related documentation/information including blueprints, BOM’s, Routings, databases, machine programs, and APQP documentation.
9. Utilize Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies/practices to improve efficiency and profitability throughout the plant.
10. Responsible for programming programmable controllers/machines used in the manufacturing processes.
11. This position supports the continual improvement and compliance of QMS and EMS.
12. Manage projects and ensure goals are met that address scope, budget, and schedule.
13. Write procedures and train plant personnel who will operate newly installed or modified equipment according to approved procedures.
14. Ensures department production processes are meeting goals for safety, efficiency, reliability, and capability.