Industrial Engineer

EFCO Corp.•Des Moines, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a construction-minded professional with a passion for building and making a lasting impact in the industry? At EFCO, we don’t just build concrete structures, we build careers, partnerships, and opportunities. Established in 1934, we deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that make construction safer and more efficient. Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, EFCO is a growing, people-focused company committed to Quality, Integrity, Innovation, and Super Service. From engineering and design to manufacturing and field support, we help customers turn vision into reality while achieving the Lowest In-Place Concrete Cost (LIPCC). Purpose The Industrial Engineer role supports manufacturing and distribution operations through the execution of capital improvement projects, process development, and production support. This role drives Safety, Quality, and Efficiency through engineering analysis, facility planning, and technical problem-solving. This role also collaborates across departments to ensure optimized performance and alignment with EFCO’s strategic goals.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering related field of study or equivalent experience.
Experience: Previous experience in a steel fabrication environment is preferred.
Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering applications.
Other Requirements: Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Able to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. Must be able to work in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience: Previous experience in a steel fabrication environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate capital improvement projects and lead the development of new equipment, processes, and tooling.
Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Purchasing, Design Engineering and other cross-functional teams to drive improvements in safety, quality, cost, and throughput.
Provide regular updates to management through written communication and project review meetings.
Demonstrate strong Technical Skills, Responsibility, and Judgement to ensure successful implementation.
Serve as a technical resource to manufacturing and maintenance departments.
Investigate production issues, provide engineering-based solutions, and support sustained operational performance.
Apply Adaptability and Problem-Solving in dynamic shop floor environments.
Evaluate and recommend new equipment, tooling, and processes to improve quality, safety, and efficiency.
Coordinate implementation through plant layout development and engineering techniques.
Support development of procedures and guidelines for new and existing products.
Use Written Communication and Technical Skills to document and communicate plans effectively.
Support production teams with special projects or urgent needs as assigned.
Engage flexibly and collaboratively with team members to meet evolving priorities.
Additional duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals and priorities. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, to meet organizational goals and priorities.