Manufacturing Assembly Engineer

Job title : Manufacturing Assembly Engineer

Client : Heavy Machine Manufacturing Company

Duration : 24 Months (Possibility of Extension/Conversion)

Location : Waterloo, IA 50701

Shift : 1st Shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM); must be open to short-term 3rd Shift (2–3 months). Overtime possible.

Description:

• Support manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Troubleshoot production issues.
• Improve quality, safety, and ergonomics.
• Develop tooling, layouts, and work methods.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Improve material flow and production efficiency.
• Lead process improvement projects.
• Create manufacturing documentation.
• Use CAD and engineering software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Support equipment and facility improvements.
• Spend ~50% of time on the shop floor.
• May operate a Gator after training.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• CAD software experience (AutoCAD, Creo).
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of tooling and quality systems.
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) knowledge.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Experience with line/process design.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.
• EPDP knowledge.
• SAP, Creo View, AutoCAD, or MAAP experience.
• Project management experience.

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