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Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Salary $100K - $108K, 10% bonus, 401K match, Excellent Benefits & RELOCATION PAID
Immediate job opening for a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer with a global industrial manufacturer of precision-engineered components and systems. This opportunity is based at a large-scale, high-tech production facility & was created as part of ongoing investments in automation, safety, and operational excellence. You’ll join a collaborative engineering team working to streamline manufacturing processes, drive continuous improvement, and support long-term plant performance.
- High-impact role within a stable, innovation-driven company
- Publicly traded manufacturer with long-term growth strategy
- Supportive culture that values technical depth, process thinking, and cross-functional teamwork
- Site located in Eastern Iowa with full relocation support available
- Facility serves a wide range of industries including infrastructure, agriculture, and industrial equipment
This role will focus on optimizing manufacturing processes and leading plant-wide engineering initiatives. Reports to the Engineering Manager and works closely with operations, maintenance, and safety leadership.
Select Responsibilities
- Lead process improvement projects to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve workplace safety, including welding optimization and layout redesign.
- Oversee cross-functional projects, including budget tracking, contractor coordination, and execution of capital initiatives.
- Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions to resolve persistent manufacturing issues.
- Act as an internal expert on mechanical systems, controls, pneumatics, and production tooling.
- Collaborate on safety audits and help champion a proactive safety culture across departments.
- Use CAD and simulation tools to model and improve production workflows.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment
- Preferred knowledge in Welding or certification (CWI)
- Lean, 5S, or time study experience preferred
- Knowledge of mechanical systems including pneumatics, hydraulics, and controls
- Proficiency in CAD software and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP or similar)
- Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills
Salary : $100,000 - $108,000
