Manufacturing Process Engineer
About The Position
HireNow Staffing is confidentially partnering with a heavy industrial manufacturing operation in Waterloo, Iowa seeking a seasoned Manufacturing Process Engineer to drive measurable performance improvements across production operations. This role requires a technically strong, hands-on engineer who understands how to translate process analysis into real-world manufacturing improvements. The ideal candidate has demonstrated stability in prior roles and a proven ability to support both production teams and product engineering initiatives. Candidates with frequent short-term employment history will not be considered. This is a fully onsite position requiring close collaboration with operations, tooling, and design teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related discipline).
- Proven manufacturing or process engineering experience within an industrial production environment.
- Experience supporting manufacturability reviews in collaboration with product design teams.
- Hands-on exposure to tooling systems such as molds, dies, fixtures, and gauges.
- Demonstrated project execution experience in a manufacturing setting.
- Strong analytical and structured problem-solving capabilities.
- Stable employment history with demonstrated tenure.
- Ability to work 100% onsite in Waterloo, Iowa.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in die casting or heavy industrial manufacturing environments.
- Exposure to APQP, PFMEA, and structured process documentation systems.
- Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen).
- Background in high-volume production operations.
- Proven ability to drive cost reduction and operational efficiency projects.
Responsibilities
- Process Optimization & Efficiency Evaluate current production methods to identify bottlenecks and process constraints.
- Implement measurable improvements to cycle time, scrap reduction, throughput, and labor efficiency.
- Develop standardized work instructions and refine machine setup procedures.
- Drive waste reduction initiatives across manufacturing lines.
- Cross-Functional Engineering Support Partner with Product Design to ensure manufacturability of new and revised products.
- Provide technical feedback during design reviews to improve production feasibility.
- Support transition of new processes, equipment, and tooling into full production.
- Tooling & Production Support Oversee tooling performance including molds, dies, fixtures, and gauges.
- Support troubleshooting of tooling-related production issues.
- Coordinate modifications and continuous improvement updates to tooling systems.
- Root Cause & Data-Driven Analysis Lead root cause investigations related to quality issues and production inefficiencies.
- Analyze production data to detect trends and recommend corrective action.
- Monitor and improve key process metrics such as yield, scrap, downtime, and cost per unit.
- Project Execution Manage assigned engineering projects from planning through implementation.
- Ensure initiatives are delivered within defined scope, timeline, and budget.
- Support safety, compliance, and quality standards across operations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
