Production Engineer (m/f/d)

Nordex Group•West Branch, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of Production Engineer directly supports the company’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. The Production Engineer will be working within the Production team, reporting to the Production Manager. The Production Engineer is responsible for managing and participating in both local and global production-related projects, as well as for the development and implementation of new processes across the production department. The Production Engineer will collaborate with various departments and provide technical training and support, ensuring efficient planning and monitoring production process. Your role is to drive continuous improvement and ensure smooth production operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
3-5 years of experience in manufacturing of Wind energy, Automotive, Aerospace, Heavy equipment or Industrial manufacturing.
Hands on experience in manufacturing or assembly operations
Process improvement and KPI monitoring
Root cause analysis (RCA, CAPA)
Safety and quality initiatives
ERP/MES systems (SAP commonly)
Shop floor support experience working with operators, supervisors, and maintenance
Participation in audits, layout changes, and small to mid size projects
CAPEX projects and layout redesigns
Shop‑floor exposure (not just desk engineering)
Experience with large assemblies and heavy components
Proven continuous improvement results
Ability to work in shift‑based or dynamic production environments
Ability to read and interpret electrical or mechanical schematics and assembly instructions.
Ability to travel domestic and international locations to project sites and on business as required with the ability to obtain a passport.
Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver’s abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.
Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline (preferred).
Understanding of ISO 9000:2000 Quality System is a plus.

Responsibilities

Analyze production area requirements based on assembly plans and ensure the timely availability of tools, equipment, and resources to meet the production schedule.
Monitor, analyze, and report production KPIs to identify performance gaps and continuous improvement opportunities.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by implementing corrective and preventive action plans to enhance safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance.
Provide technical support and guidance to production teams, fostering a collaborative, safe, and high‑performance work environment.
Participate in and manage production‑related projects aimed at improving efficiency, capacity, and process stability.
Contribute to the improvement and optimization of workstation and line layouts in coordination with Industrial Engineering, HSE, and other relevant departments.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, company standards, and best practices.
Support root cause analysis (RCA) and define corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) related to defects, non‑conformities, and process deviations.
Identify and mitigate operational risks, ergonomic concerns, and unsafe conditions on the shop floor.
Support workforce planning activities, including skills matrix development and cross‑training initiatives to enhance flexibility and resilience.
Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory or certification inspections.
Lead or actively participate in cross‑functional improvement and problem‑solving initiatives involving Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
Perform other duties as assigned.