Manufacturing Engineer II - Industrial Engineering- #26-14422

US Tech Solutions • Waterloo, IA • 2h ago

$42-$48 per hour

Waterloo, IA

Contract

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with an Industrial Engineering background to join our team. The ideal candidate will have proven performance in past manufacturing support roles and experience conducting time studies. You'll work on optimizing processes, supporting operations, and improving efficiency within our manufacturing environment.

Description:

Major PurposePlans, 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:

Contribute to the analysis of information and the specification of the methods and process steps, as well as the plant, machinery, and equipment, required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems to deliver the end product within specified cost and quality parameters.

Contribute to the design of engineering solutions; design the feasibility testing approach and supervise its implementation to support the development and validation of engineering solutions.

Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the drafting of engineering standards and specifications and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards.

Carry out inspections under the supervision of senior colleagues to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and make recommendations to senior colleagues on the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.

Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and acting as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract management plan.

Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.

Help others get the most out of knowledge management systems by offering support and advice.

Carry out a range of product development and engineering activities. Use established systems to analyze customer needs and define and deliver products.

Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.

Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Skills, Abilities, Knowledge:

Engineering Technology

Engineering Design

Engineering Development

Business Requirements Analysis

Engineering Specification

Engineering Testing

Project Schedule Management

Engineering Build

Engineering Implementation

Engineering Technical Operations Support

Health and Safety

Negotiation

Policy and Regulation

Review and Reporting

Risk Management

Contract Management

Costing and Budgeting

Key Responsibilities:

Support manufacturing and distribution operations, focusing on quality improvement and efficiency.

Conduct time studies and work measurement analyses for incentive pay systems such as CIPP (Continuous Improvement Pay Plan).

Develop and improve manufacturing methods, tooling, tool design, and processes.

Participate in total preventative maintenance and facilities management activities.

Document processes and procedures with technical writing, ensuring clarity and compliance.

Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Provide shop floor support and problem-solving, spending approximately 60% of time on feet and lifting up to 10 lbs as needed.

Utilize Microsoft Office and other relevant software to analyze data and prepare reports.

Work flexible hours to support manufacturing operations as required.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

2 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer (ideal); open to recent graduates with relevant internships or academic experience.

Experience with manufacturing and distribution processes, quality, tooling, and facilities.

Demonstrated experience in technical writing and communication.

Proven track record in shop floor manufacturing, incentive pay systems, and work measurement.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to be on feet for approximately 60% of the workday.

Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs.

Work Details:

Onsite only (no remote)

Business casual dress code

Interview preference: Onsite but open to Teams for candidates not local

Will need metatarsal safety boots for first day

This is a shop floor position so candidates must be comfortable in this environment

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level

About US Tech Solutions: US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com .

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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