SwapLoader - Manufacturing Engineer

EFCO Forming & Shoring Solutions•Des Moines, IA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer supports the manufacturing of SwapLoader hook-lift systems and related truck-mounted equipment through process improvement, quality engineering, tooling design, and manufacturing optimization. The role serves as a technical subject matter expert on SwapLoader products, developing a deep understanding of product design, manufacturing processes, assembly methods, hydraulic systems, and field performance. The position supports initiatives that improve safety, quality, manufacturability, reliability, and customer satisfaction, and helps resolve complex product and warranty concerns. This role works 100% onsite at SwapLoader’s Des Moines, Iowa headquarters. It requires a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, and 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing or a related industry. The work involves medium physical demands, including frequent walking and sitting or standing, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and working around conditions such as heat, cold, fumes, odors, gases, and noise. Personal protective equipment is required as applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in manufacturing or a related industry.
Excellent PC skills.
Strong working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Knowledge of life-safety practices and environmental compliance regulations.
Ability to work effectively under pressure, exercise good judgment, and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to regularly perform job functions at the company office or worksite.
Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, and noise.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement weld fixtures, assembly fixtures, jigs, tooling, and manufacturing aids.
Design and improve material-handling systems, carts, lifting devices, storage solutions, and workstations.
Manage tooling and equipment improvement projects from concept through implementation.
Collaborate with production teams to improve ergonomics, safety, quality, and productivity.
Work with vendors and internal teams to source and deploy tooling and production equipment.
Execute quality improvement projects involving welded structures, hydraulic systems, machined components, and final assembly.
Investigate manufacturing defects, weld quality concerns, hydraulic performance issues, warranty claims, and customer feedback.
Facilitate root-cause analysis and corrective actions using structured problem-solving methods and tools, including CMM (Faro) inspection.
Develop process controls, inspection plans, and quality standards.
Monitor and report quality metrics related to reliability, dimensional accuracy, weld quality, and hydraulic performance.
Partner with Engineering and Production to improve manufacturability and reduce recurring issues.
Develop and maintain working knowledge of SwapLoader products, installation methods, and field operation.
Serve as the primary technical resource for investigating product, manufacturing, assembly, and warranty-related concerns.
Travel to customer, dealer, and distributor locations as needed to evaluate field failures and diagnose root causes.
Coordinate corrective actions among Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Service teams.
Analyze warranty trends and field-performance data to identify product and process improvement opportunities.
Communicate findings, recommendations, and corrective actions to internal and external stakeholders.
Improve welding, powder coat, and final assembly processes to support safety, quality, capacity, and efficiency.
Develop standardized work instructions and manufacturing methods.
Analyze production flow, layouts, and labor utilization to improve throughput and reduce waste.
Coordinate with Product Engineering regarding manufacturability, tolerances, inspection criteria, and new product launches.
Participate in audits, continuous improvement events, and special projects.
Perform additional duties as assigned to meet organizational goals and priorities.
Participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities, including wearing required PPE, attending safety training, and reporting hazards, unsafe practices, near misses, property damage, and injuries.