Manufacturing Engineer I

NEW LEADER MANUFACTURING•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer I position provides production and manufacturing support in the areas of tooling, fixture design, machinery maintenance, cost analysis, and the implementation and documentation of process improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Agricultural Engineering with a minimum of four (4) years of experience as a manufacturing engineer, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with low to medium volume tooling and fixture design, implementation, and maintenance is required.
Familiarity with inspection methods, along with solid troubleshooting skills, is required.
Significant experience with Computer Aided Design software (SolidWorks preferred) in a manufacturing setting.
Prior experience in the development and documentation of various processes, procedures, and standards is needed.
Must possess a strong understanding of fixture fundamentals and GD&T principles.
Computer skills to include following programs: MS Office, Word, Excel, Access, Visio.
Experience working with ERP and reporting programs required.
Must be able to see the “big picture”, hearing and understanding the needs of both production and engineering, and communicating effectively to insure that the needs of both are optimized.
Driven to continuous process improvement.
Initiative. Able to work with minimal direction and insure that activities are focused on the most important needs of the organization.
Accountability and Results Orientation.

Nice To Haves

Preferably, experience in a similar industrial environment (equipment production, steel fabrication, etc.).
Hands-on experience with production equipment and knowledge of equipment capabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborates, designs, and leads the implementation of production tooling, jigs and fixtures with an emphasis on maximizing utilization, efficiency of capital equipment, quality, and product throughput.
Leads manufacturing projects related to tooling, equipment, and processes.
Suggests design features of new product introduction to aid in manufacturing.
Provides technical expertise and leadership to ensure that shop floor problems are resolved based on sound engineering concepts.
Recommends, documents, and implements functional manufacturing processes regarding new and existing products.
Specifies, obtains, and manages any outside purchased items, design services, build services and the associated costs and communication of the costs that are needed to support operations.
Communicates process changes related to design revisions, ensures appropriate level of documentation, and ensures that changes are implemented and followed.
Manages projects related to manufacturing, engineering, or related processes.
Demonstrates a good attendance record; is aware of the impact that missing work will have on the customer as well as co-workers.
Completes goals/projects on time or ahead of schedule.
Responds to work assignments and requests by being cooperative and available.
Follows through and meets commitments.
Available as a resource to subordinates and/or peers.
Follows safety procedures, protocols, policies and adheres to all SAFESTART concepts, and acts when others are not holding themselves accountable.
Leads by example and takes ownership in everything you do and or say.
If you see something, say something and follow through until it's right.
Treats others with respect and kindness.
Isn’t complacent. Seizes opportunities to learn by participating in activities to increase understanding.
Asks "why", is open-minded, and challenges the status quo.
Leads and supports changes for the sake of improvement.
Seeks new perspectives from all available sources to challenge your own, and brings them into your decision making process.
Involves all stakeholders in making decisions. Is open to input from all sources.
Considers long and short-term outcomes when making decisions.
Is fearless.
Readily admits mistakes.