Manufacturing Engineer

Electrical Power Products • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

EP² provides power management systems for commercial and utility industries in power generation, transmission, and distribution. The Manufacturing Engineer will be located in Des Moines, Iowa, and report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. The role creates, develops, and improves manufacturing systems and processes in a high-mix, low-volume metal fabrication environment, supporting operational excellence across Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery. It also provides design, engineering, and process support for manufacturing operations.

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into Axiom, a new independent publicly traded company, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, which focuses on critical digital infrastructure and end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Typically 0–3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, sheet metal fabrication, or a related field.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar 2D CAD platforms.
• Experience with Inventor, SolidWorks, or comparable 3D CAD software.
• Working knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes, including laser cutting, press brake operations, welding, and assembly.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing process development, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Project management experience and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with BySoft or similar CAM programming software.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings and specifications for accuracy, completeness, and manufacturability.
• Create and revise technical drawings based on customer requirements and engineering specifications.
• Develop sheet metal part models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings using 2D and 3D CAD software.
• Design structural components for panel framing, device mounting, and related fabrication applications.
• Generate bills of materials, piece counts, and material requirements to support production schedules.
• Support material allocation, inventory management, and manufacturing documentation activities.
• Create and maintain machine programs for sheet metal fabrication equipment using CAM software.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to review and develop new product designs and customer-specific solutions.
• Develop, document, and improve manufacturing processes to support efficient production and quality compliance.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and process improvement methodologies.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet company quality standards and applicable ISO requirements.
• Provide technical support and guidance to production personnel on fabrication processes, equipment, and best practices.
• Maintain a safe working environment and support compliance with company safety policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Matching 401(k) contributions
• Vacation and paid sick time
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level