Manufacturing Engineer - Specialized Recruiting Group

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Manufacturing Engineer to join our operations team. Since 1969, our company has been a leader in designing and manufacturing commercial high-speed and microwave ovens used in some of the most well-known restaurants. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement and enhancing quality, cost efficiency, and production processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, evaluate, improve, and document manufacturing methods and processes.
• Assist in resolving day-to-day material, quality, welding, fabrication, and assembly issues.
• Implement process control techniques and technical training in manufacturing environments.
• Analyze manufacturing process flows to enhance safety, quality, cost reduction, and throughput.
• Develop processes, cost analysis, fixture designs, area layouts, quality plans, labor plans, and inspection plans for product changes and new products.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement events or projects.
• Investigate manufacturing problems, provide root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Perform statistical analysis and process capability studies to control variation in production processes.
• Collaborate effectively with all functional areas and provide leadership to contractors and manufacturing personnel.
• Serve as a backup to production managers, providing support to hourly production associates.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2-5 years of related work experience with proven results in product, process, and quality improvements, as well as cost and efficiency savings.
• Experience or training in resistance/projection welding is highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze root causes and implement solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to foster collaborative working relationships across various functional areas, including production, design engineering, procurement, and finance.
• Proficiency with computer systems and software.

If you're a driven engineer looking to make an impact in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply!