Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company
Location: Waterloo, IA 50701
Duration: 24 Months (Possible extension/conversion)
Shift: 2nd (3:30 PM – 12:00 AM) OR 3rd (10:30 PM – 7:00 AM)
Job Summary
Manufacturing Engineer supporting foundry and assembly operations, focused on process improvement, project execution, and shop floor engineering support. This role is highly hands-on with ~75% time on the production floor, driving efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
• Execute manufacturing and process engineering projects
• Support foundry and assembly operations on shop floor
• Collaborate with engineers, supervisors, and operators
• Drive process improvements and production efficiency
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and process issues
• Support order fulfillment and production flow
• Participate in cross-functional engineering initiatives
Core Duties
• Manufacturing process support
• Project coordination & execution
• Shop floor troubleshooting
• Continuous improvement initiatives
• Cross-functional collaboration
Work Environment / Role Nature
• 75% shop floor (standing, active role)
• Manufacturing / foundry environment
• Fast-paced production setting
• Requires safety compliance (metatarsal boots)
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
Required Skills
• Foundry / process engineering – 1+ year
• Manufacturing engineering support – 1+ year
• Project management – 1+ year
• Problem-solving & troubleshooting – 1+ year
• Cross-functional collaboration – 1+ year
• Communication skills – 1+ year
Preferred Skills
• Manufacturing line / process design
• SAP / MES systems
• CAD tools (Creo, AutoCAD)
• Controls engineering / safety systems
• Robotics programming (FANUC)
Technical / Functional Exposure
• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint – 2+ years
• Manufacturing systems & workflows – 1+ year
• Production troubleshooting tools – 1+ year
• Engineering design tools (CAD) – 1+ year
Education / Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Technology (or equivalent experience)
• 1+ year relevant manufacturing / process engineering experience
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