Manufacturing Engineer – Gear Machining - Productive Resources LLC

Manufacturing Engineer - Gear Machining

Waterloo, Iowa - Full Time

Productive Resources (www.productiveresources.com) is seeking a candidate to be part of our engineering team at our customer's facility in Waterloo, Iowa. As a member of our team, the selected candidate will plan, coordinate, and perform manufacturing engineering work for a project or process. Operate 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.

This is a full-time position that is indefinite in duration with the opportunity of professional growth, and additional opportunities within our organization.

Duties:

• Recommend and implement cost reduction, quality, safety, and ergonomic improvement ideas.
• Lead team studies related to capacity, productivity, and efficiency.
• Establish routings, methods, layouts, tools, costs, methods documentation, quality plans, and labor standards for revisions to current operations.
• Lead selection and procurement of metal removal machines; plan and implement machining cells.
• Lead new model preparations and procure tooling, gauges, new machines, and more for an efficient production process.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Ag Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, related technical degree, or equivalent working experience.
• Effective interpersonal skills to interact with all levels in the organization and supplier personnel.
• High proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to proficiently use algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to initiate and complete multiple, concurrent projects.
• Willingness to work variable hours, including off-shifts and weekends.
• Three or more years of experience as a manufacturing engineer in a component manufacturing environment related to turning, milling, and drilling.
• Experience with the selection and procurement of capital equipment.
• Experience with machine programming related to gear and spline cutting processes.

Preferred Skills:

• Previous John Deere experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with turning, milling, drilling, and hard finishing of ferrous materials.
• Knowledge of gear and shaft manufacturing tools and technology.
• Experience making shop floor process adjustments to correct geometry and quality problems.
• Proficiency in interpreting part prints and GD&T designations.
• Experience with AutoCAD or related software.
• Experience leading and supporting cross-functional teams for moderate scope projects.
• Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, or other data analysis tools.
• Experience with SAP.

As a condition of employment consideration, Productive Resources conducts pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test. In addition, an employment candidate is required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States.

Why work for Productive Resources?

Productive Resources is a full-service engineering firm with over two decades of experience serving leading global clients. Our primary focus is on project-based product development and manufacturing engineering support. Our primary industries of focus are off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, defense, mining, recreational, industrial, and specialty machines.

We lead with our reputation for quality, teamwork, and innovative solutions which keep our clients engaged as a partner in their journey. Our diverse experience and client base will challenge your technical skills and provide greater opportunity for growth.

Our primary delivery center is our Technical Center in Waterloo, IA, as well as numerous customer areas we serve with onsite and remote teams throughout the U.S.

We Offer Competitive Benefits:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly