Manufacturing Engineer

LITTLE TREES•De Witt, IA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer improves manufacturing processes and equipment performance. This hands-on, fully on-site role in DeWitt, Iowa, focuses on increasing efficiency, solving manufacturing challenges, and driving continuous improvement. The position may require 10–20% travel, including periodic visits to the sister manufacturing facility in Watertown, New York.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated success implementing process improvements and improving safety, quality, productivity, or operational efficiency.
Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical, industrial, or a related engineering discipline.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, root cause analysis, mechanical systems, pneumatics, and material properties, with the ability to apply engineering principles to improve manufacturing performance, quality, and efficiency.
Proficiency with SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software for developing tooling, fixtures, machine improvements, and manufacturing drawings.
Ability to travel 10–20% as needed, including periodic visits to the sister manufacturing facility in Watertown, New York.

Nice To Haves

Experience with automation, controls, or robotics.
Experience in high-speed, high-volume manufacturing.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience leading capital or manufacturing improvement projects.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.

Responsibilities

Analyze production data, workflows, cycle times, material flow, and process constraints to improve safety, quality, productivity, and throughput.
Develop tooling, fixtures, machine modifications, and automation solutions to improve safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance.
Lead initiatives to eliminate bottlenecks, reduce variation, and improve manufacturing performance.
Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering personnel to implement and validate improvements.
Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including 3D models, manufacturing drawings, bills of material, engineering change documentation, and assembly instructions.
Lead equipment upgrades, automation initiatives, and manufacturing technology improvements from concept through planning, design, testing, validation, commissioning, and results tracking.